Our explorer was in the dealership's shop to fix a transmission failure. While in, I asked them to look at a vibration in the steering wheel that intensified while braking. The response on the work order for a vehicle that had just 17,000 miles on it, "tires have rib wear" and "poor quality tires causing vibration". At the time ford nor firestone would replace the tires despite the fact that their own personnel noted that the are poor quality tires. Now, with all of the talk of unsafe firestone tires, I am very concerned that the wilderness ht tires are not included in the recall. I am very concerned that the federal safety agency is not looking at all possible poor quality tires and demanding that firestone replace these tires as well. Your assistance in bringing the issue of the wilderness ht tires out will be greatly appreciated. By the way, the tires are bulging and not wearing well at this time.( dot number: w2uu tire size: p235r15 )
1998 Ford Explorer: complete transmission failure
7 of the 1,958 complaints about the 1998 Ford Explorer describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- recalls
- 0
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
Transmission failed.
Rubber sealing for junction draft shaft and transmission failed. Yh
Original transmission failed and replaced, new transmission failed several times causing leak prior to replacing.
Transmission failed due to broken support, however vibrations in drivetrain prior to failure.
Transmission failed causing vehicle to loose reverse gear.
Transmission failure; transmission is slow to engage and then will jerk once it does.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4X4 or AWD
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (WOT), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with...
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- An uncommanded shift to 4X4 low
- Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4R70W transmission - service tip
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no 1-2 upshift, no 2-3 upshift, a no engine braking condition in manual 1 or...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Ford Explorer transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1998 Ford Explorer?
7 of 1,958 owner complaints about the 1998 Ford Explorer (0%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Ford Explorer?
There are 0 recalls and 86 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Ford Explorer
Tire blowout 238Stalling 100Fire or smoke 85Adaptive cruise 57Wipers 56Door locks 41Hesitation 33Sudden acceleration 28Grinding brakes 24Ball joint 23Loss of power 22Pulling 22ABS 21No deployment 20Engine failure 20Seat belt 19Headlights 16Jerking 16Brake failure 15Overheating 13Check engine light 12Power steering loss 12Fuel pump 8Won't start 8Airbag light 7Knocking 6Fuel leak 6Fuel smell 5Harsh shifting 5Premature wear 5Slipping 5
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