Seven problems related to body have been reported for the 1998 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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 garage as well. The fire started down by the brakes and the entire vehicle was engolfed within seconds. Obviously it was electrical. Upon further investigation I believe it was the cruise control switch malfunction. My SUV had 134,000 miles on it and kept in immaculate condition. I will download the fire departments report once to get it. Johnhensman722@gmail. Com.
I have 1998 Ford Explorer and I noticed trying to unlock the door automatically that it would stick sometimes. Sometimes becale always and noticed the passenger door never would unlock. Then one day parked I tried to open passenger door and it wouldnt open. I had to open it from the inside. Now it wont open from the inside. The door is totally non functional. Door latch issue I dont know but have read many complaints of the same. Also driver door lock will sometimes stick, the door open but when closing it it never wants to shut all the way the first time or the 2nd it takes a few times to get the door to completely close but the passenger door is a loss no one can ride in it. Seen many other complaints of the same problem Ford should have to fix this issue they know about.
Tl- the contact owns a 1998 Ford Explorer. The stated the vehicle felt as though it would tip over and sways when driving approximately from 70-75mph. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the techician diagnoised the issue as an suspension malfunction. The vehice was repaired however the problem has recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 123,000. Kh.
Door locks and windows quit working after buying it. So many issue . . The steering wheel control words melted. Back door don't shut probably and never has since bought. This was bought as a new not used vehicle. Door locks was the worse. They sometimes stick and won't unlock since bought new. Never fix by butler Ford in milledgeville GA. Overdrive switch slips out of position. Does not show correct speed. I could go on and on.
Consumer states that while driving, vehicle suddenly experienced a rollover, resulting in major injuries to passenger and driver, the roof crushed in on the passenger and broke his neck, consumer is concerned about the design of the roof.
Grill lower panel failed. Yh.
Left fender well was hitting front tire on turn.