1998 Ford Explorer Sport Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 143,228miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport, 2% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 143,228 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was going approximately 50 MPH, in my 1998 Ford explorer, eddie bauer, this afternoon ; I was about 10 to 15 miles off the interstate. All of a sudden my gas pedal broke off and was just hanging there. It was a very busy state hwy where the speed limit is 55 MPH. Luckily a chp officer came by and pushed my car forward to a wider spot on the side of the road then the tow truck came and towed me to a shop. It really scares me to think about if my wife or son had been driving and not knowing what to do or what was wrong. Also, I was very lucky it did not happen to me while on the interstate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10280278, filed 2009-08, 168,455 miles“Large fuel leak from braided steel fuel lines where they were rubbing against their brace on the top front of engine. They were cut, with a splice put in, and the brace removed, rather than a replacement. The reason being the replacement part cost of $600.”
NHTSA complaint #10296772, filed 2009-12, 118,000 miles“Intake manifold gasket has failed on two different occasions on my vehicle. This part was replaced because it was leaking on both occasions. This leakage and problem is dangerous to the vehicle and the occupants of the vehicle. This is part of the fuel system and should not be taken lightly.”
NHTSA complaint #10106143, filed 2005-01Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport
33 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsTires
11 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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