1998 Ford Expedition engine problems
138 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1998 Ford Expedition, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 138 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 115,000 miles 93 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 9
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 25 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 15 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 15 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 9 |
What the data shows
Of the 93 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 115,000 miles, and 5% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
While the vehicle was parked, a fire started in the engine. The fire was put out and the vehicle was towed. Please provide more information.
Engine failure. In my research of the type of engine in my vehicle, a 4.6l made in the romeo plant, have found that there has been numerous people that had their motors fail(blown). I have a ford expedition 1998 with a 4.6l engine and the 8th digit of the VIN # being a w for romeo plant. When I called in excess of 20+ auto salvage yards, I had gotten the same response. That particular engine from that particular plant was a problem. I was also told 1997 was the same occurrence.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Ford Expedition
- Suspension 148 complaints
- Electrical system 124 complaints
- Cruise control 79 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 70 complaints
- Brakes 61 complaints
- Steering 52 complaints
- Transmission 47 complaints
- Tires 39 complaints