1998 Ford Expedition electrical system problems
The 1998 Ford Expedition has 130 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
130
Electrical System complaints
13%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“DT: CONSUMER'S 1998 FORD EXPEDITION BURST INTO FLAMES. WHILE CONSUMER WAS IN VEHICLE, WITH THE VEHICLE OFF, SHE NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN THE CONSUMER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE THE SMOKE TURNED TO BLACK. WHEN THE CONSUMER WALKED AWAY SHE LOOKED BACK TOWARDS THE VEHICLE AND…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1998 Ford Expedition have?
NHTSA has 130 complaints about the 1998 Ford Expedition electrical system — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.