Heater coil was replaced five times. The dealer stated that radio was making the part defective. The coil went out again, and the vehicle was down. Manufacturer stated no more replacements.
1998 Ford Expedition visibility complaints
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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.
Both passenger and driver side mirrors glass broke off from the inside. This caused poor visibility to the driver. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both passenger and driver side mirrors needed to be replaced.
Power windows, front and back fail to operate. Drivers side will power down, but will not power up. Sometimes when I continuously operate the switch I can hear a clicking noise almost like something is not connecting. I have not yet taken it to a dealer to investigate because I am afraid the cost to 'fix' will be hugh. I have also had probles with the rear window wiper. It has never worked consistenly. I had it worked on one time, the dealer said it was locked up and fixed it. It worked about twice and has not worked since, that was about a year ago.
Driver and passenger power door lock switches do not work.
Consumer was having problem with wiper back and front driver side, werenot working at all. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.*ak
Interrior light fails to go off, even with vehicle running. On one instance, it began flashing. This was very distracting and dangerous as it was at night. I was only able to turn the interior light off by pulling the relay. This is a known issue with 1999-2000 expeditions, but apparently it affects 1998 vehicles as well.
Front and rear wipers and washers stop working. Will work if turn signal is activated. Dt
Consumer states the engine has been replaced with a remanufactured engine 3 times once being due to a faulty connection rod, and an out of balance crankshaft, the serpentine belt, thermostat and gasket have also been replaced, also, the engine light was illuminating, dealer replaced spark plugs.*jb
While driving during day light can't see vehicle in rear out of side mirrors. Can only see inside of mirror. Dealer contacted.
Rear wiper motor (rwm) has failed and been replaced 4 times within 36k miles, 39 mos from purchase as new. Purchased truck on 9/12/98; rwm replacement #1 on 6/3/99 at 8530 mi; rwm replacement #2 on 9/25/99 at 11965 mi; rwm replacement #3 on 7/13/00 at 20413 mi; rwm replacement #4 on 12/12/01 at 35419 mi. Why has this component failed so often? Defective design? Defective components? Improper installation? Also see rwm failure complaints made by other consumers to the federal safety agency. Please refer to those odi #'s: 540834; 608809; 608715; 607562; 609271; 609531; 544197. There appears to be a pattern of rwm failure. Consider how many others have not bothered to report this problem. I can provide any documentation needed. I look forward to working with you in your efforts to have ford motor company correct the rear wiper motor failure problem. Thank you.
Clamp on heater hose is not strong and it broke, causing fluids to leak into electrical system. Vehicle does not run properly. Contacted dealer,and dealer stated there was nothing they could do, and it not covered under warranty. Please add VIN #.
Side mirrors deterioration .hard to look for traffic.unsafe to drive.
The font wiper have quit working and have been fixed on four occasions with new switches, the rear wipers have failed on three occasions and has had 3 motors replaced, the rear wiper is currently inoperative, the manufacturer is aware of the problem.
Vehicle will not start. Also, electrical system failed, making it impossible to open and close doors or windows.
Exterior mirrors are experienceing peeling from inside of both mirrors, and causing poor visibility. Dealer notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter. Feel free to provide us with any further information concerning this problem.
While driving headlights dimmed. Then, passenger's side window fell out.
'ford knows that the heater hose has a bad connection point at the fireall, this results is dripping water on the #4 coil pack nad causes it to burn out. This should be a recall item becaue so many other people with ford expeditions are incuring the same problem.
Rear window "exploded" outwards without warning. It was not hit, the weather was cool. The blowout pattern sent 99% of the glass into the street a distance of 30 feet or more. Very little glass was inside the car. I have heard of other incidents of this happening in the expedition/navigator models. Is this in fact a model specific or design problem.
While driving behind a truck, a rock was thrown against windshield, causing a fingerwide crack from top to bottom of windshield.
Windows- all power windows occassionally will not let up if down or down if up. Engine- when stopped, gives an intermitten vibration. Child locks- engages when unlock power locks. Turn signal- if steering wheel not straight, can't engage turn signal. Tires- making sound as if they will peel off at any moment. (tiresize: p255/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
Windsheild washer just completly failed.
Power windows go up and down intermittently. Dealership is aware of the problem. Vehicle was purchased in winter when windows were up.
Reflective part of the mirror is deteriorating from the inside. Dealer says mirror has to be replaced.
Windshield wipers will not turn off after being turned on. The owner has to pull a fuse loose. Owner has to pull over on the side of the road in the rain in order to hook fuse up to turn wipers on. Dealers says vehicle needs new switch.
Winshield wipers. Door sticks. Power window is noisy.
Power window motor needs replacing.
Rear window wiper motor.
Rear window defogger.
Wipers go on at all different times and speed by themselves
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