1998 Ford Explorer problems by component
1,959 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Ford Explorer, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires → | 696 | 36% | 86,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 281 | 14% | 112,500 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 189 | 10% | 100,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 114 | 6% | 105,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 111 | 6% | — |
| Visibility → | 108 | 6% | — |
| Power Train → | 103 | 5% | 108,201 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 86 | 4% | 70,196 mi |
| Seats → | 70 | 4% | 85,110 mi |
| Steering → | 70 | 4% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 65 | 3% | 94,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 55 | 3% | — |
| Structure → | 48 | 2% | 112,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 40 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 38 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 38 | 2% | — |
| Equipment → | 37 | 2% | 82,000 mi |
| Wheels → | 18 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 6 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 0% | — |
| Child Seat | 4 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 0% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.