Structure Related Problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows twelve common structure related problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the door (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the body (seven problems).


Recently reported Structure problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer

The Door problem

The contact owns a 1998 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that when the vehicle was parked, the front passenger side door did not open from the inside or outside. The contact stated that the passenger had to climb over and go out of the front driver's side door.   Read details...

The Body problem

My Explorer had been parked in my driveway for well over 15 hours when I heard my neighbor screaming. The SUV was fully ignited into flames. Just out of no where. I was able to get the fire out with my water hoses before the gotta department showed up but the entire vehicle is ruined and half my   Read details...

The Structure problem

Spot welds on the accelerator pedal mounting bracket failed and broke completely off causing loss of accelerator function and allowing pedal to fall behind brake pedal. This is a known defect that many Ford Explorers are experiencing and should be a safety recall before someone dies!   Read details...


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