1998 Ford Explorer service brakes, hydraulic problems
86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Ford Explorer — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The explorer brake peddle went to the floor to stop the vehicle . There was smoke coming from under the hood . In a few seconds , the truck was in flames. Police and firemen were called to the location . They put the fire out in a few minutes . *tr”
filed Apr 2, 2012
“I was driving 45 mph when the accelerator went all the way to the floor, I put the car in neutral and then speedometer went all the way up to the max, and coasted off to the side as soon as I could. This caused the engine to be damaged and the car is not drivable. *tr”
filed Dec 14, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Explorer | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 Explorer | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Explorer | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 Explorer | 4 | 0% |
| 2014 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 Explorer | 7 | 0% |
| 2012 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Explorer | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 Explorer | 6 | 5% |
| 2008 Explorer | 3 | 2% |
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.