Model year record
1998 EXPLORER VAN Ford Explorer
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 7 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting: headlights: switch | 1 | 124,900 mi |
| Power train: automatic transmission | 1 | 82,344 mi |
| Power train: driveline: differential unit | 1 | 78,000 mi |
| Seats | 1 | — |
| Seats: front assembly: recliner | 1 | 93,500 mi |
| Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments | 1 | 59,000 mi |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 82,344 mi |
The 1997 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.