Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford expedition. The contact stated that he is experiencing transmission failure with his vehicle. He cannot shift the transmission from one of the drive gear positions into park, even though the gear shift selector indicated park. In addition, the improper neutral start switch operation was not working and exhibited unintended movement. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 97v171000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication)(prndl)). The failure mileage was 115,000.
1998 Ford Expedition: complete transmission failure
8 of the 836 complaints about the 1998 Ford Expedition describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 53 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
Complete transmission failure. Ase/aaa repairman found one missing and all other bolts securing valve body backed out and holding by a few threads. This after total warranty rebuild by ford dealer @ 14,972mi 8/18/98. I had returned vehicle to same dealer with transmission complaint @ 53,382mi 5/10/01. Wouldn't test on n/c basis and wouldn't test drive. Ford refuses assistance.
2 transmission replacements in 2 yrs. 49k (1/01) & 73k (7/02 - not under warranty).
At 25mph spark plug blewout with no warning. Then, vehicle shutdown. Cause unknown. Dealer notified and replaced spark plugs. *ak transmission failed at 17,000 miles
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Service bulletins that may apply
- Rear axle noise repair
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Subject regarding driveline angle-related vibration at various speeds and load conditions
- Some vehicles equipped with 4 wheel drive may exhibit a notchy or sticking feeling in slow speed turns...
- Some vehicles with 4R700 transmissions built from 4/16/98 through the end of the 1998 model year may...
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit a driveline vibration at speeds between 60-70 mph
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. If the automatic transmission shift cable assembly was not fully attached to the steering column bracket, the shift cable assembly can come out of the bracket. The vehicle operator would then not be able to shift the transmission from one of the drive gear positions into the park position even though the gear shift selector would indicate "park."
- Risk
- The condition would not allow a disengagement of the transmission from the park position or affect proper neutral start switch operation. Unintended vehicle movement could occur if the parking brake was not set.
- Remedy
- Dealers will make the proper attachment of the transmission shift control cable to the steering column bracket and add a tie strap to that connection.
Recall number 97V171000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Ford Expedition transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1998 Ford Expedition?
8 of 836 owner complaints about the 1998 Ford Expedition (1%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2020.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Ford Expedition?
There is 1 recall and 53 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Ford Expedition
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