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.
1998 Ford Expedition: headlights failing or too dim
9 of the 836 complaints about the 1998 Ford Expedition describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
When driving on the highway,the engine shut down and the headlights went out. The cause was unknown. The consumer felt it was very dangerous. *ak *scc
When touching the signal switch, the headlights turned off by themselves. Vehicle will be taken to the dealer on 7/10/2003. *ak when the turn signals were used, the headlamp switched on and off. When barely touched, the turn signal headlamp(s) turned off and came back on after touching them again. *scc
While driving headlights dimmed. Then, passenger's side window fell out.
While driving on highway at night on 1/10/01 multi-function switch failed, causing headlights to go out.
Headlights failed while driving after dark.
Head light bulb out. Yh
Service bulletins that may apply
- Courtesy rail lamps do not operate correctly or cause a battery draw
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Subject regarding inoperative running board lights
- Some vehicles may exhibit courtesy rail lamps above the 2ND row seats that do not operate properly or...
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
- Information on replacing multifunction switch
Related recalls
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Off lease canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet canadian requirements and not the photometric requirements of fmvss 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." according to ford, the vehicles were imported into the u.s. Erroneously.
- Risk
- The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by u.s. Standards.
- Remedy
- Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.
Recall number 00V168000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Ford Expedition headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1998 Ford Expedition?
9 of 836 owner complaints about the 1998 Ford Expedition (1%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Ford Expedition?
There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Ford Expedition
Fire or smoke 61Adaptive cruise 33Tire blowout 30Ball joint 29Wipers 27Stalling 18ABS 13No deployment 12Seat belt 12Brake failure 11Engine failure 9Loss of power 9Won't start 9Grinding brakes 8Door locks 8Knocking 8Sudden acceleration 8Transmission failure 8Check engine light 7Hesitation 6Overheating 6Pulling 6Won't shift 6
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