1998 Ford Explorer fuel system, gasoline problems
55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1998 Ford Explorer — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Check engine light comes on and o2 sensors have to be replace every thirty to forty thousand miles. Now o/d off light is flashing and car drives like it is in first gear, shifts hard. *tr”
filed Jan 21, 2010
“Doors and locks on my 1998 ford has been out of order they work when they want to!! I saw that it had a recall in 1999 I guess the last owner didn't get it fixed im sometimes locked out of my car 10-15 min at a time!! I was wondering can you do something or is it too late!! I really need to get…”
filed Jun 16, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Explorer | 14 | 6% |
| 2021 Explorer | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 Explorer | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Explorer | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 Explorer | 7 | 0% |
| 2015 Explorer | 8 | 0% |
| 2014 Explorer | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 Explorer | 33 | 1% |
| 2012 Explorer | 7 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.