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1998 Ford Explorer Sport Wheels Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 121 total for the year
Median mileage
174,559miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport, 1% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 174,559 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200323%
200211%
200011%
199811%

Other parts of the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport

Latches, locks and linkages
33 complaints
Electrical system
18 complaints
Seats
14 complaints
Engine cooling
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Tires
11 complaints
Equipment
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Fuel 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 30, 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