Carrier/rack problems of the 1998 Ford Expedition

Four problems related to carrier/rack have been reported for the 1998 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2000

Under cable mount for the spare tire broke while driving, causing spare to fall. Dealer has been contacted.

2 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2000

While vehicle was traveling on the street at 25 mph spare tire cable snapped, causing tire to fall off the rack under the vehicle and onto the street. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time.

3 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 10/23/1999

While driving at approximately 55 mph on the freeway roof luggage rack and luggage came off vehicle . Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.

4 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 09/08/1999

While the vehicle was traveling spare tire cable, located underneath vehicle, broke, and allowed the spare tire to fall onto the street. This could have caused a vehicle accident. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time.


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