18 problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 1998 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I understand this problem is under investigation as of sept. 2001. As stated 14 incidents reported. I have a very hard time believing that I am number 15. This is ludicrous. This is a Ford defect, just like the explorer and should be immediately recalled. I was extremely lucky, as it seems the others were also. I guess the NHTSA only really cares if there are fatalities involved. People saving people, who are they kidding. They probably have the Ford motor CO. In their pockets. Please note that we leased this vehicle brand new and just recently purchased it.
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Caused loss of controll of SUV.
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There was no accident involved with this part failure as our mechanic caught the problem before we had an accident. Our mechanic felt since this is the exact same part used in the explorer and mountaineer and has since been recalled, this one for the Expedition should be recalled as well. This is the exact same part! Ford was of no help and frankly Ford nor the dealership cared about this problem. No safety defec tmentioned.
Vehicle does not handle the way it should, it acts like it's out of alignment at all times. Does not go where consumer steers it, and does not handle well. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet.
Cost for repair $366. 83 excluding tax. No safety defec tlisted.
When making first sharp turn going 25 mph the right area makes a loud thump.
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Tires wore out on the right side due to not having cams for a front end alignment. Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.
Problem was fixed by dealer with no questions asked. While at dealership was told that 2-f150 came in with same problem, whether that was true I do not know.
On 1/11/99 I went into our garage and noticed that the front left of our Expedition was noticebly lower than normal. I looked under the vehicle and saw a bar broken and hanging there.
Engine would have severe vibration. Its very noticeable when vehicle is idling. Problem is intermittent. Took to dealership, and was informed that vibration was normal.
Possible suspension failed caused vehicle to vibrate. Yh.
Firestone wilderness/at, size p235/75r16,standard equipment on this truck were out of round , and wobbled. Tread also separated under hot weather conditions. Firestone was not contacted. Consumer replaced at own expense.
The vehicle drifts at highway speed due to flaw in the vehicle's front end design. Yh.
Front end suspension out of alignment. Yh.
Vehicle requires wheel alignment and tire balancing.