1998 Ford Expedition lights problems

Filed Jan 20, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · CA

Parking on the street in is gone

Filed Mar 17, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 100,000 miles · WI

We have our expedition for a while and we know the people who owned it before us. While it is raining and days after the power to the truck does not turn off. The radio will turn on, the blower for heat or air will keep blowing, the lights will turn on, the four wheel drive will stop, ABS will stop, and the wiper blades will not work. So because the electrical items will turn on at random, they drain the battery and the truck will not start the next day. We found out that due to manufacturing error, the windshield leaks water into the general electric module. The other problem is the part not only expensive, but if you buy one and it does not work, it is not returnable. And that was told to us by multiple dealerships. So basically ford knows of the problem and it is a safety issue and has done nothing about it.

Filed Feb 8, 2013 · Lights · 220,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the headlights and instrument panel lighting flickered. The reading on the instrument panel gauges began to fluctuate randomly and the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.

Filed Jan 28, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 169,000 miles · MI

First, the interior lights and running lights would not power off while all doors were closed, door ajar indicator was on. Took to dealer problem resolved for a month or so. Now need to spray wd40 on latches religiously. Dealer also replaced cruise control harness at this time. Then came the radio and heater running with the key out of the ignition. Beeps and clicks and bad smells coming from under dash. Again to the dealer, no codes found for the issues I was having. Battery draining occurring frequently now and no resolution. I now have to disconnect the battery everynight. Now when I drive down the road I get the many failure lights flashing on the dash, the windows won't work, speedometer fails, truck loses power and the transmisson shifts strangely. I was hours from home and doing 70mph on the highway when evidencing decided to not work at the same time. Then I realize that this is occurring only when it rains or is very wet out. And I was truly afraid for my life and the others that were on the road with me. I had to drift across a lane of traffic with no power to get to the side of the road. I put the truck in park and put my head down, whew, and the motor powered back up and all the failure lights were off. Only after investigating on the internet today do I find out this is a common problem. And the fix... Replace the windshield seal! And possible damaged fuse box and gem! Now why didn't the ford dealer help remedy this problem one of the many times I was in? This problem has been occurring for several years. New windshield $165 and they come to the house. I paid big money for "no codes match your issues, miss." tw*

Filed Mar 8, 2009 · Lights · 86,000 miles · PA

The fuse for the passenger side head light keeps melting. It appears where the fuse goes is melting as well if not causing it. From time to time the passenger side head light blinks and then goes out. If you wiggle the fuse it lights back up.

Filed Jun 2, 2008 · Lights · 120,000 miles · MS

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford expedition. Everytime the contact enters the vehicle, the interior lighting remains illuminated even after the door is closed. She must manually turn off the light. As a consequence, the battery eventually fails and has to be recharged in order to drive the vehicle. The contact is in the process of notifying the dealer to determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000 and current mileage was 143,000. Updated 07/15/08 *bf updated 07/15/08

Filed Feb 29, 2008 · Lights, Steering · 115,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford expedition. When the key was turned in the ignition, the vehicle would not start. The gear indicator was not in park and the contact was unable to shift into park. He noticed a screw on the floor. The contact, a mechanic, took the dashboard apart and noticed that the screw fell from the steering column. The screw was replaced, but it continued to fall out. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 97v171000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl). The passenger side headlight would fail every three months and was replaced. The failure mileage was 115,000 and current mileage was 126,000.

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Lights, Visibility · 100,000 miles · TX

The turn signal indicators failed. A recall was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak the vehicle's wiper also failed.

Filed Jul 12, 2004 · Lights · 87,000 miles · OH

Interior and exterior lighting and locking system; lights stay on inside vehicle while driving - distracting at night. Sometimes can take up to 30 minutes to "decide" to turn off - other times within a few minutes of driving... No real pattern has been established. "door ajar" light never goes off even though numerous checks of all doors have been done and none are open. Running boards and interior lights stay on after car has been turned off (whether locked or unlocked). These lights do not shut off for over 1 hour after vehicle has been exited last. Door locks will spontaneously lock and unlock while driving. "beeping" sound will alarm while driving alerting that doors are unlocked or possibly ajar - then doors will lock and unlock - sometimes once, other times four or five times in a row. Lighting issue occurs every time car is exited. Interior lighting issue (while running) occurs 3 times weekly, if not more at times. Locking issue occurs at least twice weekly. Not under warranty... After inquiring with dealer they responded, "never heard of this problem before". However, I have asked random expedition owners in parking lots and gas stations - all have confirmed the same problem.

Filed Feb 4, 2004 · Lights · 50,000 miles · IL

Turn signal control malfunctions. Right signal not working unless stalk is pulled slightly back and lane change feature is used. Emergency flashers fail to operate. Problem was intermittent and is now constant.