1998 Ford Explorer visibility problems
108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1998 Ford Explorer — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-70 mph, the vehicle would loose power but the engine would continue to run. The vehicle would eventually stall but was able to be restarted after several minutes. In addition, the wiper blades would…”
filed Feb 6, 2012
“Wipers works when they want too. Power windows work when they want too. The interior lights works when they want too. *tr”
filed Jul 23, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Explorer | 2 | 9% |
| 2025 Explorer | 3 | 3% |
| 2023 Explorer | 5 | 5% |
| 2022 Explorer | 10 | 4% |
| 2021 Explorer | 15 | 4% |
| 2020 Explorer | 13 | 1% |
| 2019 Explorer | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 11 | 2% |
| 2017 Explorer | 31 | 2% |
| 2016 Explorer | 36 | 1% |
| 2015 Explorer | 20 | 1% |
| 2014 Explorer | 27 | 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.