Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 1998 Ford Expedition.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
I am in need of your assistance with a potential claim against the Ford motor company. On Saturday, December 19, 2009, my 1998 Ford Expedition initiated a fire in my garage which completely destroyed my entire home with all contents and two vehicles. . Read more...
My wife was driving her 1998 Ford Expedition on the highway when her spare tire suddenly fell from beneath the vehicle and kicked up the rear end. Fortunately, she did not lose control, and the cars behind her were able to swerve around the loose tire without incident. Upon inspection, we found that the cable which supports the spare tire snapped off at the end. Our local Ford dealer says there is no recurrent problem, and that we can purchase a new spare tire carrier (just like the defective one) for $100. However, with a simple search online, I found numerous documented cases just like mine where the spare tire mechanism failed and loose tires have caused crashes and injuries. I do not think it is responsible to put these vehicles back on the road when the tire can fall out at any moment.
Hello, my name is john franco and I live in martinez, CA. I have a 1998 Ford Expedition with approximatelt 111,000 miles on it. I recently had a spark plug pop out while driving. After researching the root cause of the problem I determined that it is inherent in my type of engine. There are a number of websites with stories of Ford owners who experienced identical problems. . Read more...
The cable which holds the assembly of the spare tire under the vehicle broke while driving and caused the tire to drop onto the roadway.
This has occurred 8 or 9 times in the last 4 weeksã‚⦠(the most recent being 01/14/2003) my 98 e/b 4x4 recently began over accelerating at intermittent times. (I live in mn, and have noticed this problem is worse when the temp is below zero. ) I have had 2 minor accidents already because out of the blue my vehicle takes off as though it is going 70 miles an hour. The brakes do not seem to work when this is occurring. In order to stop this from occurring, I need to quickly shift into neutral, which causes the engine to rev up to 4500 rpm. I have tried restarting the engine multiple times, and kicking down the gas pedal, and each time the rpm remains high. When I am traveling at highway speeds, and this begins to occur, the engine revs to 3000 rpm, and drives itself at 65-70 mph (acts almost as if the cruise is set). I have been stranded twice now, and have found that once the vehicle sits for 10 minutes or so, it seems to be ok.
While driving about 55 mph suspension light came on without a reason. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for repairs. Dealer had repaired vehicle a couple of times before, but the problem still occurs.
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Requesting information on fuel tank location.