1998 Ford Explorer Sport electrical system problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford explorer sport. The contact stated that the tail lights failed and the fuses would continuously blow out. An independent mechanic installed new fuses in the vehicle and made the necessary repairs, but the fuses blew out again the same day. The vehicle was taken back…”
filed Jul 20, 2009
“On the way home from work, pulled into driveway and noticed the engine was on fire, contacted the local fire department who responded and extinguish the fire... The vehicle was destroyed. *nm”
filed Feb 21, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt
0245 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 4, 2002
Electrical System problems in other Explorer Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Explorer Sport | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 Explorer Sport | 8 | 6% |
| 2001 Explorer Sport | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 Explorer Sport | 12 | 17% |
| 1999 Explorer Sport | 14 | 15% |
| 1997 Explorer Sport | 2 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport
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.