1998 Ford Explorer Other or unknown Problems

“Spare tire lost from lift/hanger. At the time of purchasing new tires I learned my spare tire was missing. The cable used to lift the tire was broken, it did not appear to be cut. I don't know when the tire was lost, but this could be a very serious hazard to other motorists if it happened while driving.”

“We used the Ford Explorer ealier in the day to visit local relatives. We parked the car in our attached garage at around 4pm that day. We were woken up around 1am to noises coming from the garage. Upon opening the garage door from our laundry room, I found the hood of the Ford Explorer in flames. I slammed the laundry room door and proceeded to get our 3 yr old son out from his room that is located above the garage and out of the house. My husband also went into the garage to see what was happening, by then the truck was fully engulfed in flames. …”

“On april 4, 2006, my 1998 Ford Explorer caught fire and was totaled. I arrived at work at approximately 3:15 pm. I went in and went to work. At about 3:55, I was paged over the intercom to get to the north entrance immediately. When I got there the security guards told me that my truck was on fire. As I looked out the doors, the front of my truck was engulfed in flames. The fire department had got there and was in the process of putting the fire out. When the fire was put out, all that was left was a big mess. My truck was gone. The vehicle had been running fine. …”

“The accelerator pedal would stick causing sudden acceleration. This will eventually get someone killed. Ford should recall vehicle. The vehicle would surge when the brakes were applied. The problem remained the same. The reverse lights were inoperative, the heater control valve was replaced, the left rear brake light was replaced. . Surges into oncoming traffic with brakes on. …”

“While the truck was being inspected for engine stalling, the dealer informed the consumer that both upper and lower ball joints was loose and needed to be replaced.”