1998 Ford Explorer Sport Brakes Problems

“Blend door in the ventilation system does not operate. Leads to heat in the summer and difficulity defrosting the winshield in the winter. From what I have read this is a common problem on the 1998 explorers. I also had the evaporator tank replaced last year. This is a manufacturing problem and should be recalled to fix. I also had two sets of brakes and rotors on this vehicle and the radio still does'nt work right.”

“My car hyper-accelerates at random even when the brake is on it has caused 2 accidents resulting in property damage one recent which the injury results are pending. I am fearful that the car will not stop and someone will be seriously injured. I have had it to the dealership wrote to the manufacturer but to no avail. I cannot afford another car or even a trade in. I just put new brakes on the car and the problem still persists. The date below is for the most recent accident. The car has done this many times but only twice resulting in a crash.”

“The contact owns a 1998 Ford Explorer Sport. The contact stated that the tail lights failed and the fuses would continuously blow out. An independent mechanic installed new fuses in the vehicle and made the necessary repairs, but the fuses blew out again the same day. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic. While at the repair shop, the vehicle caught fire due to the master cylinder. The mechanic was able to extinguish the fire, but the vehicle was partially destroyed and would need to be rebuilt. …”

“After changing the front wheel bearing hubs, the vehicle ABS light came on. This has been going on for about a year. The vehicle does stop, but the ABS function doesn't work. This has not been a problem for me, but, sometimes the ABS light stays out for a while and then comes back on. Dealer stated that the ABS control module and motor assemblies would cost about $2300 for parts, sans labor to repair. Dealer also stated that there were only about 12 new parts available, and nothing refurbished. …”