1998 Ford Expedition Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1998 Ford Expedition. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 05V388000Sep 7, 20054,500,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Ford Expedition 1997–2002, F-150 1994–2002, F-250 1994–1999 +3 more

  Reported issue: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.

  Possible consequence: A fire at the switch could occur.

  Remedy: By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed…

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• 00V168000Jun 19, 200020,637 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting
  Covers: Ford Expedition 1997–1998, Windstar 1996–1998, F-150 1997–1998 +2 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: mini vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Off lease canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet canadian requirements and not the photometric requirements of fmvss 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." according to ford, the vehicles were imported into the u.s. Erroneously.

  Possible consequence: The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by u.s. Standards.

  Remedy: Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.

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• 00V073000Mar 7, 2000565,800 vehicles potentially affected
  Trailer hitches
  Covers: Ford Expedition 1997–2000, Lincoln Navigator 1997–2000

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly to the frame attaching bolts could lose the clamp load.

  Possible consequence: The trailer hitch could then separate from the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the trailer hitch mounting bolts and nut plates.

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• 98V095000May 13, 19981,520,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
  Covers: Ford Expedition 1997–1998, F-150 1997–1998, F-250 1997–1998 +1 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles and light duty pickup trucks. The lug nuts on these vehicles may not create sufficient clamp load allowing wheel movement in relation to the hub/rotor mounting surface.

  Possible consequence: This can result in the loosening of lug nuts, stud fatigue failure, and the potential for a wheel separation from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Owners of these vehicles will be receiving two notifications. The first notification, which began in may 1998, will provide an interim repair procedure until parts become available. This interim procedure can be completed by owners or their dealers. It specifies that the lug nut torque must be verified to be 100 lbs…

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• 97V171000Oct 7, 1997866,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
  Covers: Ford Expedition 1997–1998, F-150 1997–1998, F-250 1997–1998 +1 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. If the automatic transmission shift cable assembly was not fully attached to the steering column bracket, the shift cable assembly can come out of the bracket. The vehicle operator would then not be able to shift the transmission from one of the drive gear positions into the park position even though the gear shift selector would…

  Possible consequence: The condition would not allow a disengagement of the transmission from the park position or affect proper neutral start switch operation. Unintended vehicle movement could occur if the parking brake was not set.

  Remedy: Dealers will make the proper attachment of the transmission shift control cable to the steering column bracket and add a tie strap to that connection.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE01022Front stabilizer linkClosed · Jul 2, 2001
• PE99060Factory installed towing hitch separatioClosed · Sep 27, 1999
• PE98024Tie rod end failuresClosed · Apr 21, 1998

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