1998 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Explorer Sport Trac years
- Not enough data 11th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. That ranks 11th out of 14 Explorer Sport Trac model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 107,883 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Ford Explorer Sport Trac problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | 107,883 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 20% | 179,766 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 20% | 51,700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | 179,766 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | 45,700 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 88,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Takata recall.. The lights inside will cut on for no reason. The radio and other components will cut on and off when they want..the brake paddle works when it want .
The brake line on both of my 1996 and 1998 ford explorer rusted out last year and this year on both suvs, causing the brake system to totally fail on the 1996 and lost one set of brakes on the 1998. We were very lucky. The problem was noticed when parked. *jb
On january 26th, 2006 at 3am our 1998 ford explorer exploded in 33 degree weather after sitting in the driveway for 15 hours. The fire caused my vehicle, a 1994 buick century to catch fire as well. Both vehicles were totaled. The fire investigator ruled the fire as and "unknown cause" and ruled out…
The driver's side door will not open from the inside or outside. The consumer was aware of the ford technical service bulletin regarding lock components. *ak the door could not be opened with the key or from the inside handle. The door could not be unlocked without excessive effort. *sc *jb
I own a ford explorer 1988 bought new in 1999. I have only 36.000 miles on it and last month i was just driving for about 2 miles when i sensed a powerful smell of gas. Pulled over imediately, opened the hood a i saw gasolin pouring on the engine and the batteries from the two fuel lines going into…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport Trac a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Explorer Sport Trac model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.