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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…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 10, 2005 · fire

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.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.