Table 1 shows 17 common visibility related problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the windshield wiper/washer motor (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the windshield wiper/washer (twelve problems).
While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers would come on and off on their on. This problem was intermittent, and consumer was aware of the problem. Read details...
This is the second time this component has been replaced. Original component was replaced in June, 1999, at 18,000 miles. Vehicle is based in a dry climate and windshield wiper is rarely used. Failure occurs without warning. Read details...
Heater blend door broken, Ford is aware of it in 1995 to about 1999-2000 Ford Explorers, with blend door broken there is not a proper flow of heat to the windshield, and the cost from Ford is $1000. 00 dollars to replace, and they state there is no recall or warranty. Read details...