| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
1998 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (7%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 29 repairs.
1998 Ford Explorer electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1998 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 94000 mi US $600 |
A/C variable motor control module was replaced. Lock function was not working; replaced lock control parts so that lock function would work. Unlock function was always working - it was only the lock function that was broken. Radio Antenna would not power up/down although radio itself was working. Powered radio antenna was replaced. |
| 95000 mi | Radio lights did not work although radio/Cd/Cassette worked fine. I replaced the entire radio so that you could see the station ID as well as clock time. |
| 96000 mi US $100 |
AC needed re-charging. O-ring replaced. Work done by Firestone for $100. |
| 97000 mi US $397 |
A/C was not repaired with o-ring replacement. After additional check, the evaporator was replaced. Oil change/tire rotation and alignment done at same time. All 3 wipers replaced. |
1998 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 109000 mi US $200 |
AC blowing hot air - had lost all coolant - still don't know if there is a leak or not but I have some cool air now. |
1998 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 127000 mi | Repaired the dim LED issue on radio. Purchased rebuilt powersupply from online vendor. Very satisfied. The first time this happened the radio was repaired under extended warranty. This time I repaired myself for 25% of the cost of a dealership repair. |
| 127000 mi US $75 |
Speedo and Odometer intermittently stop working. Problem was a bad instrument cluster printed circuit membrance. Replaced cluster with used unit and it works fine. |
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