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1998 Ford Expedition suspension problems

The 1998 Ford Expedition has 148 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

148

Suspension complaints

14%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Suspension complaints by year

What owners report

THE CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES, AND UPON HER RETURN, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER CHECKED THE VEHICLE, AND THE FIRE SMOLDERED ITSELF OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND THE WIRE HARNESS WAS BURNED. *AK THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY THE…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · March 29, 2005 · fire

Common questions

How many suspension complaints does the 1998 Ford Expedition have?

NHTSA has 148 complaints about the 1998 Ford Expedition suspension — 14% 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.