| 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%)
Chart based on 29 repairs.
1998 Ford Explorer engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (29%)
$100 - $499 (57%)
< $100 (14%)
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
Engine not specified
| 176000 mi | Small coolant leak when sold. |
1998 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 100000 mi US $500 |
Car was taken in for engine light. Diagnosed and repaired two O2 sensors. Oil changed. And wiper connectors were replaced. Tires were replaced at Firestone at separate cost. |
1998 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder manual 4WD
| 158000 mi US $130 |
Radiator and tank leaking. Replaced radiator. |
| 170000 mi US $200 |
OBDII indicated bad O2 sensor. I replaced all three sensors, and reset the check engine light. |
1998 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 108000 mi US $800 |
Car lost ability to accelerate while I was driving on the highway. I coasted up an exit and called a tow truck. Repair shop couldn't find a smoking gun but replaced a few different things. |
1998 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 146000 mi | Replacement of one catalytic converter. Passed the DC emissions test. |
| 146700 mi US $400 |
The Exploder was running rough at low idle and the problem became worse as it became harder to maintain speed on the road without frequent accelerator modulation. The 02 sensor had gone back and there was a misfire in cylinders 4,5 and 6. |
| 120000 mi US $145 |
Short in wire caused engine failures. Idler pulley snapped off, tension pulley broke and serpentine belt broke. |
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