Brake Light problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer

Five problems related to brake light have been reported for the 1998 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 04/17/2009

The contact owns a 1998 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the brake light would not illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was repaired at a repair shop, but the failure continued. The contact took the vehicle back to the repair shop and had it repaired again for free. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The current mileage was 167,994 and failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

2 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2003

The accelerator pedal would stick causing sudden acceleration. This will eventually get someone killed. Ford should recall vehicle. The vehicle would surge when the brakes were applied. The problem remained the same. The reverse lights were inoperative, the heater control valve was replaced, the left rear brake light was replaced. . Surges into oncoming traffic with brakes on. The consumer received a response from NHTSA that indicated that review of the evidence during the investigation concluded that there was insufficient evidence to include the 1998 Ford Explorer 5. 0 liter engine in the scope of recall 00v-422.

3 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1999

No summary.

4 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1998

Left rear brake light bulb failed.

5 Brake Light problem

Brake lights are not working properly. Dealer contacted.




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