1998 Ford Expedition fuel system, gasoline problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1998 Ford Expedition — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Upon inspection of the underside of my vehicle while changing my oil, I observed that the rear strap of my fuel tank had rusted through on one side and was no longer securing my fuel tank in place. I have since purchased replacement fuel tank straps and upon researching guidance for replacing the…”
filed Jul 1, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford expedition. The contact stated that the fuel tank ruptured and the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was advised that both fuel straps was also rusted. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. The manufacturer advised that…”
filed Sep 19, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Expedition years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Expedition | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Expedition | 7 | 6% |
| 2021 Expedition | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 Expedition | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Expedition | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Expedition | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Expedition | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Expedition | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 Expedition | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Expedition | 14 | 7% |
| 2006 Expedition | 15 | 5% |
| 2005 Expedition | 36 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Ford Expedition
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.