Radio/tape Cd Player problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer

Am/fm/cassette cd radio display no longer works. At times the display appears but then goes blank for some unknown reason. Currently the display has been blank for months.

The information for the radio was visible at times and sometimes it was not visible.

Radio led display does not work the majority of the time.

Radio display goes out. Cannot see the clock or radio selection. This has been vary dangerious in the winter during early morning driving when I cannot see my watch and travel through school zones and I don't know if the zone is active or not. The radio was replaced once under warranty and has since gone out again.

Radio lights go out intermittently. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet.

Am/fm/casst/cd radio display quit working. Told tough luck by dealer, buy a new one for $400.

The cds in the single cd player heat up to where it is hot to touch. This could be a fire hazard. The outside of the cd/radio unit is also hot. I was told by Ford that this was common. The advisor at Ford said he has a 2000 Ford truck and his wife a 1998 mustang that does the same thing. I noted this on my 30000 mile service and Ford did not even look at the problem. It was dismissed and not even noted on my repair record/invoice. Also, the rear windshield wiper motor has been replaced for the second time. In fact, I only used it once or twice after the first time it was replaced. .

Radios do not operate properly,steerig wheel when go over a bump it swing left/ right.

Stereo reciever failed.

Cd's become very hot, removal causes rapidmovement as if hand will burn. Could cause a fire or accident.

Started to eject cd. The cd had overheated & melted cd. A design flaw. Called manufacturer. & dealer. Mechanic heard of overheated cd player. Checked out electrical system & could not locate problem.

I have the 6 disc changer 91p eddie bauer radio with controls on the steering wheel. At times, when I use the controls on the steering wheel to turn up the volume, the volume shoots all the way up and I have to use the knob on the radio to turn the volume down. Another problem is the radio stations lock up. The radio gets "locked up" and I have to turn it off and then back on to clear the problem. The dealer has had the truck at least 4 times and can't duplicate the problem. It is a random problem. The servicing dealer is kings Ford at 9555 kings automall drive cincinnati OH 45249 513-697-2414. They act like they don't care since they can't duplicate the problem.

Audio volume control mounted on steering wheel is out of order. Yh.

Radio failed. Mjs.

This problem was fixd one time by Ford, 2nd time it failed thay said it was out of there hands. The radio get so hot you cant touch it!this might start a fire.

Radio led indicators failed. Nlm.