1998 Ford Expedition Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 3%of 836 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Ford Expedition, 3% of the 836 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Upon inspection of the underside of my vehicle while changing my oil, I observed that the rear strap of my fuel tank had rusted through on one side and was no longer securing my fuel tank in place. I have since purchased replacement fuel tank straps and upon researching guidance for replacing the straps, I found many articles online regarding a fuel tank strap recall for 1997-2001 f150's, however it appears that the expeditions, which are very similar to the f-150's, were not covered by this recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10607291, filed 2014-07, 120,000 miles“When entering the travel trailer interior was made of aes , a gas or chemical substance that caused the consumer to have red eyes and a burning sensation in the lungs.”
NHTSA complaint #10034115, filed 2003-08, 92,000 miles“When it rains everything inside goes dead and it will not crank. Can be going down the road and it shuts off on you . This will continue for a few days until everything dries out or its not damp outside anymore.I have looked this up on computer and it looks like it is coming back to the fuse panel getting wet because of poor drainage coming from windshield , some people are saying that it has caused fires. Ihave only owned this vehicle for 11/2 years and don't know if there has been any recalls or anything fixed on it. Please let me know . Thanks. …”
NHTSA complaint #10638720, filed 2014-09“Running boards are very slick when wet. I do not believe it is possible to safely use them when wet. My wife, two of my sons, and I have all fallen getting out of the vehicle due to the slippery running board. My fall resulted in a badly broken arm and head trauma. Ford and the dealer have been uninterested in fixing this problem in my contacts with them.”
NHTSA complaint #741218, filed 2001-02“Want to see if dealer sold me a wrecked or damaged vehicle. Having minor problems with car and I have some bubbles in the hood which would indicate the vehicle has been through some kind of damage. Requesting further info to make sure so I can feel a little better about the purchace.”
NHTSA complaint #726015, filed 2000-07Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 | 5 | 6% |
| 2023 | 4 | 6% |
| 2022 | 13 | 11% |
| 2021 | 11 | 5% |
| 2020 | 22 | 5% |
| 2019 | 16 | 3% |
| 2018 | 13 | 3% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 8 | 5% |
| 2014 | 6 | 8% |
| 2012 | 15 | 13% |
| 2011 | 10 | 14% |
| 2010 | 10 | 17% |
| 2009 | 7 | 25% |
| 2008 | 34 | 23% |
| 2007 | 9 | 4% |
| 2006 | 19 | 6% |
| 2005 | 15 | 5% |
| 2004 | 24 | 8% |
| 2003 | 32 | 5% |
| 2002 | 14 | 4% |
| 2001 | 25 | 4% |
| 2000 | 47 | 5% |
| 1999 | 20 | 2% |
| 1998 | 25 | 3% |
| 1997 | 38 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford Expedition
144 complaintsEngine cooling
127 complaintsElectrical system
115 complaintsVehicle speed control
78 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
70 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
61 complaintsBrakes
57 complaintsSteering
52 complaintsTires
38 complaintsWheels
37 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Ford Expedition
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology