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1998 Ford Expedition vs 1998 Mazda MPV

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1998 Ford Expedition1998 Mazda MPV
NHTSA complaints83619
Recall campaigns31
Service bulletins (TSBs)29469
Investigations50
Crash reports434
Fire reports733
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)13–1515–17
Median reported incident mileage110,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord ExpeditionMazda MPV
Suspension1442
Engine and Engine Cooling1271
Electrical System1153
Vehicle Speed Control780
Power Train701
Visibility591
Steering522
Service Brakes, Hydraulic482

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling320
Rust / corrosion270
Vibration / shaking240
Hesitation / surging110
Clunking / rattling90
Loss of power80
Electrical failures60
Overheating60

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.