1998 Ford Expedition: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed May 18, 2015 · Engine · 160,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 1998 ford expedition. While the vehicle was parked, the engine caught fire. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The vehicle was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. A police report was not filed. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Apr 25, 2014 · Body, Engine · 120,000 miles · NJ · fire

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.

Filed Apr 19, 2012 · Acceleration · 202,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford expedition. While parked, the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The fire department was called and a report was filed. The fire department stated that the fire was caused by a short in the cruise control switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 202,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2011 · Acceleration · 185,467 miles · MS · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire while parked in the driveway overnight. The contact was awakened by a loud explosion when she discovered the vehicle in flames. The fire department arrived to assist and advised that the fire originated from the engine. The vehicle was destroyed and a fire report was filed. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v388000 (vehicle speed control) and stated that she was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was included with the recall but had not received recall repairs. The failure and current mileage was 185,467.

Filed Aug 30, 2010 · Engine · 150,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford expedition. The contact stated that the spark plugs blew out of the engine while traveling 65 MPH; the contact smelled something burning under the hood. In march of 2009 one spark plug blew out, but in august of 2010 2 additional spark plugs blew out. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer confirmed the failure. The failure mileage was 150000 and current mileage was 160000.

Filed Aug 13, 2010 · Electrical · NH · fire

My 1998 ford expedition had a recall and they wanted to keep my car for three day minimum of three days. I have to work so I waited until I had a long weekend. I waited to long I guess because I came out of the bank and my car was on fire. I called auto fair ford in manchester,nh and they said because I did not bring it in immediately that they would replace the part that started the fire but I was responsible for everything else destroyed by the recalled part. I will never buy or deal with ford or ford vehicles again!

Filed Mar 9, 2010 · Acceleration · 114,100 miles · FL · fire

Truck caught on fire. It had been idle for approximately 3 hours before incident occurred. Truck was a total lost.

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Acceleration · 100,000 miles · OR · fire

Car caught fire for problem with speed control device , I was never informed about problem with this and the recall the dealership refused to provide a carfax and or vehicle history when requested . Below I will paste the info about the recall. Make: ford model: expedition model year: 1998 manufacturer: ford motor company mfr's report date: sep 07, 2005 the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v388000 ea05005 the federal safety agency action number: ea05005 component: vehicle speed control potential number of units affected: 4500000 summary: on certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn. Consequence: a fire at the switch could occur. Remedy: by letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286) notes: ford recall no. 05s28. Customers may also contact the federal safety agency's vehicle safety hotline at 1‑888‑327‑4236 (tty 1‑800‑424‑9153), or go to

Filed Aug 10, 2009 · Electrical · NY · fire

My SUV caught fire parked in a parking lot and not running at the time.

Filed Mar 24, 2009 · Acceleration, Electrical · 181,000 miles · NC · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford expedition. The contact noticed a large amount of smoke while the vehicle was parked in a carport. Suddenly, the vehicle erupted uncontrollably in flames and exploded. The fire department was called to the scene and a fire report was filed. There were no warnings prior to the failure. The two pet dogs that were outside when the massive fire erupted sustained severe burns. There were no personal injuries. The property damage consisted of the carport and portions of the house, such as the roof, siding, and a couple of rooms inside. The vehicle was completely destroyed and currently remains at the scene for investigation purposes. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The insurance company was notified, but the cause of the failure has not yet been determined. The failure and current mileages were 181,000. Updated 05/08/09 *bf updated 05/12/09.*jb updated 06/09/09.

Filed Feb 14, 2009 · Fuel system · 165,000 miles · MO

Was driving the 98 expedition we just bought and the spark plug blew and broke the coil off. Which come to find out could have even caught fire. With me having 7 kids to put in car that is more then a little worry for me and I risk my kids life putting them in this vehicle and not aware that this motor does this and can cause such a bad risk. There for ford should have to pay some how for the lives they could have taking. Because of there motors and they haven't even recalled this problem that so many people have with them. We buy cars to put our family in looking at its safety rating and no one thinks they would have to worry about there motor literally catching fire. Which mine could have with my kids in side. Im am very upset!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Filed Nov 26, 2008 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford expedition. The contact stated that her vehicle caught fire in her driveway. The fire department extinguished the fire and a report was filed. The insurance company was unable to determine the cause of the failure; however, they would not replace the vehicle because the insurance coverage was cancelled. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer wanted possession of the vehicle in order to perform an inspection; however, it was no longer available because the insurance company disposed of the vehicle. The manufacturer would not assist with any reimbursement and stated that they were not liable for the repairs. They further stated that the customer's claim will be closed. The failure mileage was 60,000.