1998 Ford Expedition drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 29 complaints for the 1998 Ford Expedition, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 154,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 154,000 miles, and 6% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
I stopped the vehicle at my garage and placed it in park so I could unload groceries. I left the car ignition on and exited the vehicle to put the groceries in the garage. I unloaded one bag and returned to the vehicle for the second bag and as I walked up to it, the vehicle started moving backwards slowly I panicked. I attempted to get into the auto to apply the brake, the vehicle then started moving quicker before I was securely in it.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford expedition. The contact stated that the shifter column failed and the shifter could not be engaged in any gear. The dealer was contacted and advised that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 97v171000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 220,000. Updated 03/05/14
Other problems reported for the 1998 Ford Expedition
- Suspension 148 complaints
- Engine 138 complaints
- Electrical system 124 complaints
- Cruise control 79 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 70 complaints
- Brakes 61 complaints
- Steering 52 complaints
- Transmission 47 complaints