1998 Ford Expedition Ford Expedition 1998

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1998 Ford Expedition repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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Chart based on 10 repairs.
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1998 Ford Expedition repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1998 Ford Expedition

Engine not specified

Ford in Georgia, United States
Jun 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

185000 mi

US $60
number 1 Spark plug came out. 

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1998 Ford Expedition 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

Ford in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2010 - Dec 2016
Jun 2011

153000 mi

US $600
Transmission cooling lines rusted through and had to be replaced. Transmission drained of fluid - car had to be towed. 
Nov 2011

157700 mi

US $55
Engine hesitation under mild load at low rpm. Changed out #4 COP & cleaned MAF sensor, but problem still remains. No MIL light coming on. 
Jan 2012

158700 mi

US $1830
Drive Shaft snapped due to rear axle trailing arms (left & right sides) breaking off from axle housing. 
Feb 2012

159400 mi

US $50
Engine had been missing but did not throw a Check Engine Light. Hooked up OBD2 scanner found cyl.#1 misfired previously. Changed the COP (coil-on-plug) and now engine runs smooth again. 
May 2012

162300 mi

US $250
Spark Plug in cylinder #7 blew out of the head. Mechanic used plug thread repair kit to fix the problem. 
Nov 2012

165800 mi

US $700
Left Rear brake lines rusted out and leaking. Brake lines were replced.  Track bar and both rear upper trail arms replaced due to rusted/weak condition. 
Jun 2013

172000 mi

US $350
Replaced Starter 

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1998 Ford Expedition 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

Ford in Texas, United States
Nov 2010 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011

261000 mi

US $1200
The rear differential broke and it cost more to fix than it was worth so I donated the car 

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1998 Ford Expedition Repair Histories

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