general problems of the 1998 Ford Expedition

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

1 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2020

Parking on the street in is gone.

2 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2011

We have our Expedition for a while and we know the people who owned it before us. While it is raining and days after the power to the truck does not turn off. The radio will turn on, the blower for heat or air will keep blowing, the lights will turn on, the four wheell drive will stop, abs will stop, and the wiper blades will not work. So because the electrical items will turn on at random, they drain the battery and the truck will not start the next day. We found out that due to manufacturing error, the windshield leaks water into the general electric module. The other problem is the part not only expensive, but if you buy one and it does not work, it is not returnable. And that was told to us by multiple dealerships. So basically Ford knows of the problem and it is a safety issue and has done nothing about it.

3 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2009

The fuse for the passenger side head light keeps melting. It appears where the fuse goes is melting as well if not causing it. From time to time the passenger side head light blinks and then goes out. If you wiggle the fuse it lights back up.

4 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 01/25/1999

Running board lights failed.


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