Transmission and drivetrainPart report
1998 Ford XL Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Ford XL, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,200 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford XL
Suspension
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Ford XL
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology