1998 Ford Explorer Sport Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport, 2% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 have already put in one complaint on my 1998 Ford explorer, but now I got it back a few days ago from the dealer they checked it and found out it has rack and pinion problems already. I have only 24000 miles on it. There is another complaint in here for the same thing. I am worried the steering is going to go out, and I cannot afford to pay $900.00. Why is Ford not doing anything with these 1998 explorers.”
NHTSA complaint #10132419, filed 2005-08, 22,000 milesSteering: 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 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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