1998 Ford Expedition suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 148 complaints for the 1998 Ford Expedition, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 148 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 97,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 96,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving, consumer states that the vehicle began drifting, consumer then made a correction and lost control of the vehicle, one person was injured in the accident, shortly after the accident the dealer found some alignment problems. *slc
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford expedition. The contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle exhibited a loud bang. The rear end of the vehicle suddenly collapsed and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the rear trailing arm was fractured due to extensive rust and corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Ford Expedition
- 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
- Tires 39 complaints