Owner-reported complaints naming the body or structure system, filed with NHTSA
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Body & structure reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
25
Latest Sep 24, 2014
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
3%
of 836 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
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Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
3
What this page shows
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1998 Ford Expedition submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 25 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming body or structure
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Body & structureElectrical
Filed Sep 24, 2014
WHEN IT RAINS EVERYTHING INSIDE GOES DEAD AND IT WILL NOT CRANK. CAN BE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND IT SHUTS OFF ON YOU . THIS WILL CONTINUE FOR A FEW DAYS UNTIL EVERYTHING DRIES OUT OR ITS NOT DAMP OUTSIDE ANYMORE.I HAVE LOOKED THIS UP ON COMPUTER AND IT LOOKS LIKE IT IS COMING BACK TO THE FUSE PANEL GETTING WET BECAUSE OF POOR DRAINAGE COMING FROM WINDSHIELD , SOME PEOPLE ARE SAYING THAT IT HAS CAUSED FIRES. IHAVE ONLY OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR 11/2 YEARS AND DON'T KNOW IF THERE HAS BEEN ANY RECALLS OR ANYTHING FIXED ON IT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW . THANKS. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ID
10638720
Incident
Jul 18, 2014
Body & structureFuel system
Filed Jul 1, 2014
UPON INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE OF MY VEHICLE WHILE CHANGING MY OIL, I OBSERVED THAT THE REAR STRAP OF MY FUEL TANK HAD RUSTED THROUGH ON ONE SIDE AND WAS NO LONGER SECURING MY FUEL TANK IN PLACE. I HAVE SINCE PURCHASED REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK STRAPS AND UPON RESEARCHING GUIDANCE FOR REPLACING THE STRAPS, I FOUND MANY ARTICLES ONLINE REGARDING A FUEL TANK STRAP RECALL FOR 1997-2001 F150'S, HOWEVER IT APPEARS THAT THE EXPEDITIONS, WHICH ARE VERY SIMILAR TO THE F-150'S, WERE NOT COVERED BY THIS RECALL. I'M VERY LUCKY THAT I FOUND THE RUSTED STRAP BEFORE THE TANK DROPPED AND POTENTIALLY RUPTURED, CAUSING INJURY TO ME, MY WIFE AND OUR INFANT SON. IF THE GAS TANK STRAP RECALL CANNOT BE EXTENDED TO COVER EXPEDITIONS, I WOULD AT LEAST LIKE TO KNOW THE REASON WHY THE EXPEDITIONS ARE NOT COVERED. THANK YOU. *TR
NHTSA ID
10607291
Incident
Jan 10, 2014
Mileage
120,000 mi
Body & structureEngine
Filed Apr 25, 2014
Fire reported
FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AT WALMART STORE, IT STARTED AT DRIVER SIDE ON ENGINE AND IT TOOK A FEW MINUTES TO BURN WHOLE SUV. *TR
NHTSA ID
10585018
Incident
Mar 2, 2013
Mileage
120,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Nov 14, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THE BUMPER AND REAR AXLE WAS COVERED WITH RUST AND SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE ALSO COVERED WITH RUST AS WELL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST WITH THE DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ID
10435454
Incident
Nov 11, 2011
Mileage
140,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Sep 14, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILING ARM THAT CONNECTED THE REAR END TO THE FRAME FRACTURED IN HALF WHEN HE SHIFTED INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 170,000.
NHTSA ID
10355518
Incident
Jul 6, 2010
Mileage
170,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jul 1, 2005
DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1998 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE WHITE PLASTIC PIECE ON THE FRONT OF BUMPER RIPPED OFF AND WAS COMING UP ON WINDSHIELD, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. CONTACT HEARD SOME FLAPPING COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. SHE GOT OUT AND CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND DID NOT SEE ANYTHING. ABOUT 20 MILES FURTHER OF THE BUMPER CAME OFF. *AK
NHTSA ID
10127316
Incident
Jun 26, 2005
Body & structure
Filed Mar 7, 2005
THE WINDOWS OF THE CONSUMER'S 1998 FORD EXPEDITION LEAKED DAMAGING THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. *NM *NM
NHTSA ID
10113777
Incident
Jan 1, 1901
Body & structure
Filed Aug 18, 2003
WHEN ENTERING THE TRAVEL TRAILER INTERIOR WAS MADE OF AES , A GAS OR CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE THAT CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE RED EYES AND A BURNING SENSATION IN THE LUNGS. *AK
NHTSA ID
10034115
Mileage
92,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jul 11, 2002
Fire reported
WHILE IN MOTION, THE PASSENGER DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FORD DEALERSHIP ACCUSED CONSUMER OF STARTING THE FIRE. THE BROOKLYN FIRE DEPT INFORMED CONSUMER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE AND THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THE FORD DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THEY WOULD REPLACE THE DOOR AT THE CONSUMERS EXPENSE AND NOT UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. *JG
NHTSA ID
566655
Incident
May 22, 2002
Body & structure
Filed Jun 7, 2002
Fire reported
PASSENGER DOOR PANEL CAUGHT FIRE. VEHICLE HAS POWER DOORS AND LOCKS. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT INNER PANEL. ALSO, THERE WAS A GLOW FROM OUTSIDE. DRIVER AND 2 CHILDREN GOT OUT. A FIREMEN THAT ARRIVED MOVED VEHICLE BEFORE PARTIALLY CATCHING FIRE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ID
8011284
Incident
May 27, 2002
Body & structure
Filed Mar 17, 2002
REAR WIPER HAS NEVER PERFORMED AS EXPECTED, IT HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND REPAIRED TWICE. IT DOESNT WORK AT ALL CURRENTLY. *AK
NHTSA ID
759448
Incident
Apr 26, 1999
Body & structureElectricalExterior lighting+1 more
Filed Oct 15, 2001
DOOR BELT MOLDING WAS WORN.
NHTSA ID
563693
Incident
Dec 8, 1999
Body & structureElectricalVisibility
Filed Aug 20, 2001
VEHICLE WILL NOT START. ALSO, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE DOORS OR WINDOWS.*AK
NHTSA ID
894727
Incident
Aug 1, 2001
Body & structure
Filed Aug 19, 2001
ON 2 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS MY BACK WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED WORKING, ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS TO INCLUDE RIGHT NOW, MY BACK WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP HAS STOPPED WORKING.... ON 2 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS TO INCLUDE RIGHT NOW MY FRONT WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP HAS STOPPED WORKING
NHTSA ID
750754
Incident
Mar 1, 1999
Body & structure
Filed Aug 17, 2001
LOCAL FORD REPRESENTATIVE CONTACT BY DEALER AND MYSELF IN WRITING AS WELL AS FORD MOTORE CO IN WRITING.F.M.C. CONTACTED ME BY PHONE ON 8/16/2001 AND WILL NOT AUTHORIZE FURTHER REPAIRS UNTIL A PENCIL CAN BE PASSED THROUGH RUSTED DOOR PANELS (4).WILL NOT COVER ANY ISSUES ONCE THE 5 YR UNLIMITED MILEAGE WARRANTY BUMPER TO BUMPER CORROSION COVERAGE HAS EXPIRED.COPIES OF DOCUMENTATION TO FORD REP AND F.M.C. ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.*AK
NHTSA ID
750679
Incident
Apr 16, 2001
Body & structure
Filed Feb 20, 2001
1 injury reported
RUNNING BOARDS ARE VERY SLICK WHEN WET. I DO NOT BELIEVE IT IS POSSIBLE TO SAFELY USE THEM WHEN WET. MY WIFE, TWO OF MY SONS, AND I HAVE ALL FALLEN GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE SLIPPERY RUNNING BOARD. MY FALL RESULTED IN A BADLY BROKEN ARM AND HEAD TRAUMA. FORD AND THE DEALER HAVE BEEN UNINTERESTED IN FIXING THIS PROBLEM IN MY CONTACTS WITH THEM. *AK
NHTSA ID
741218
Incident
Dec 15, 2000
Body & structureSeat belts
Filed Sep 19, 2000
Crash reported2 injuries reported
LOW SPEED DRIVER SIDE IMPACT BY DODGE MINIVAN RESULTED IN ROLLOVER ACCIDENT. DRIVER SIDE ROOF CRUSH AND SEAT BELT FAILURE RESULTED IN BROKEN NECK FOR DRIVER. NOW C-6 QUADRAPLEGIC
NHTSA ID
731894
Incident
May 12, 1999
Body & structure
Filed Jul 25, 2000
WANT TO SEE IF DEALER SOLD ME A WRECKED OR DAMAGED VEHICLE. HAVING MINOR PROBLEMS WITH CAR AND I HAVE SOME "BUBBLES" IN THE HOOD WHICH WOULD INDICATE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN THROUGH SOME KIND OF DAMAGE. REQUESTING FURTHER INFO TO MAKE SURE SO I CAN FEEL A LITTLE BETTER ABOUT THE PURCHACE. *AK
NHTSA ID
726015
Body & structure
Filed Jun 15, 2000
ASSIST HANDLE ON FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SPLIT IN HALF WHEN OCCUPANT CAUGHT ONTO IT TO GET INTO THE TRUCK. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ID
863639
Incident
Mar 16, 2000
Body & structureDriver assistance
Filed May 22, 2000
UPON MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT HAND TURN VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO DOORS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED WITH OPERATOR CONTROLLING THE DOOR LOCK BUTTON. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ID
862288
Body & structure
Filed May 3, 2000
UNDER BACK SEAT IN REAR OF VEHICLE FRAME HAS A BAD STRESS FRACTURE. THE CRACK GOES THE WIDTH OF THE BODY ON THE FLOORBOARD. LOCATED WHERE SEATS ARE MOUNTED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED NOTHING CAN BE DONE. MANUFACTURER WAS IN AGREEMENT. CRACK AT PRESENT IS AT LEAST 3 TO 4 INCHES LONG & GETTING WORSE. *AK
NHTSA ID
861371
Incident
Apr 4, 2000
Body & structure
Filed Apr 28, 1999
IN HIGH/ WINDY CLIMATE, VEHICLE IS BLOWEN AROUND WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ID
837215
Incident
Jan 1, 1999
Body & structureDriver assistanceExterior lighting+1 more
Filed Mar 2, 1999
CRUISE CONTROL EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT FAILURE.
NHTSA ID
544197
Incident
Jan 25, 1999
Body & structure
Filed Feb 1, 1999
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED. *YC
NHTSA ID
608067
Incident
May 1, 1998
Body & structure
Filed Jan 12, 1999
RUNNING BOARDS ON EARLY 1998 EXPEDITIONS DO NOT EXTEND OUT FAR ENOUGH TO BE SAFE. ESPECIALLY IN ICY/SNOWY CONDITIONS, THE NARROW AREA TO PLACE YOUR FEET CAN CAUSE YOU TO SLIP OFF. THE NEWER 1998 EXPEDITIONS APPEAR TO HAVE THE RUNNING BOARDS MOVED OUT APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES.
NHTSA ID
700122
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