1998 ford expedition after reviewing all the complaints listed I realized I had experience similar ones for instance spark plug blew out in dec/02. In aug./03 the tie rod broke. We have had trouble with 4x4 working or in this case not. When switched in while lifted on a hoist it registers, but when on the ground it doesn't work. Something to do with the weight. Also the door locks no longer work, something to do with a sensor. Interior light stays on in hot weather. And the list goes on.
1998 Ford Expedition steering complaints
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While backing out of the driveway left front tie rod broke.
Broken tie rod.
The ballstud of the driver's side inner tie rod broke apart while driving. The ball of the ballstud seperated from the socket.
When steering wheel is tilted to lowest position turn signals fail to operate.
When the vehicle was turned, the driver's tire turned outward, which was the result of a broken tie rod.
The steering stabilizer bolts broke.
Tie rod broke while driving off highway 25-30 MPH, resulting in tie rod and ball joint to be replaced.
Wipers/washer don't always work. Will work if turn signal is turned on.
Tie rod end on front left wheel has disconnected while driving at 30-35 MPH. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time.*ak consumer states that the driver had no control over the vehicle after crossing the railroad tracks.
Internal failure of component noted by knocking noise in steering gear box. Additional play in steering noted and other owners have stated same problem.
Both tie rod ends were broken and replaced by a repair shop. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
The truck began to pull to the right, then the tie rod broke from the wheel.
While backing out consumer heard a dragging sound, tie rod end broke.
The links have fallen off or self destrucuted 3 times. Twicw on the left front, and once on the right front. The dealership is fully aware a problem exists as they told us a recall might be forth coming. However, after reading in the paper that only 14 problems have been reported, I felt I must inform your organisation of the chronic failure on my expedition.
The vehicle drove into a large dip on the roadway (with no traffic control device posted) causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle and drove off into the grass stricking a ditch which caused the vehicle to rollover on it's left side three times before coming to rest, one ocupant was killed the other was injured, the client believes this accident was as a result of faulty steering component similar to the one in recall 98v‑116 (attorney for client). Nlm
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Driving 70 MPH on interstate and lost power steering, while passing slower vehicle. Cj
I uderstand this faliure is quite common but at only 19000 miles if this were to happen on the highway, and it is likely to it would result in loss of steering and brakes.
Shortly after purchase transmission leaked , had to be repaired. Currently, transmission squealed. Took vehicle to dealer, who found a leak. Also, transmission was tearing itself up, and had to be replaced. *ak transfer case broke and drive shaft was shuddered. Steering was very loose due to lower steering shaft failure.
After being corrected to drive straight vehicle steered to the right. Dealer has attempted to correct problem four times, and problem still exists.
Leather seat is wearing out and leather steering cover is wearing badly. Color is coming off both. Also color comes off back side panels easily.
Drivers side tie rod broke when backing out of garage. Nlm
While driving 35 MPH on a sheet of ice vehicle lost control and slid into a guardrail. Upon a frontal impact, driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, whichnot protecting the occupants. Also, driver's seatbelt did not retract, which did not hold the occupant in seat, and causing occupant to sustain injuries. Please provide further information.
While driving,the vehicle is stalling, once it stalled while making a right hand turn.
While driving about 25 MPH pitman arm broke, causing to driver to lose control of truck and strike a light post. Vehcle has been repaired.
While driving 55mph steering has alot of play in the wheel which makes it impossible to keep the vehicle on the road. Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.
When driving along a curve at times steering control is briefly interrupted causing a sense of loss of control of the vehicle. I took it to the dealer and explained the problem, they indicated that my vehicle was out of alignment and that my tires needed rebalancing and rotation. I paid for the alignment and they through in the rebalancing and rotation, but the problem persists.
Torsion bar on passenger's side corroded, causing vehicle to drop. Also, experienced problems with the steering & braking. Was informed by mechanic it was a bad casting. Nothing happened on the driver's side.
Steering has play and dealer has tried to fix three times. Steering has feeling of no control. Cooling system needed one gallon of coolant five days after taking ownership on 3/26/99. Vehicle was a demo model and was still considered new even though it was a 1998 model.
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