1998 Explorer Van Ford ExplorerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1998 Explorer Van Ford Explorer, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 20, 2004. Updated daily.
Where the 1998 Explorer Van Ford Explorer has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1998 Explorer Van Ford Explorer recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1998 vs. every other Ford Explorer year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Ford Explorer median. How we score
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What Ford Explorer owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I HAD TO REPLACE THE CENTER ARMREST ON 9-9-99 UNDER WARANTY AND A SECOND TIME AT MY EXPENSE. THE TRANSMISSION MOUNT BOLT WAS MISSING. RAZZARI FORD IN MERCED, CA, CANNOT FIX UNDER WARRANTY. *JB FORD MOTOR COMPANY CLAIMS MISSING BOLT AND DEFECTIVE ARMREST IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. I REMINDED THEM I WILL…
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