| 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 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (80%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 5 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
| 202500 mi US $300 |
Old Wheel Bearing caused Vehicle Instability, was replace and Problem Reduced. |
1998 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 148000 mi US $500 |
Ball joints, control arms, tie rod ends, camber cams, shocks all needed replacing. They were original ford OE Stock from when it rolled off show room. Replaced all with aftermarket brands, raybestos, monroe. Parts are superior to OE parts |
1998 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder manual 4WD
| 178000 mi US $224 |
Front wheel bearings noisy. Replaced hub, bearings, seals, ABS sensor as a unit, both sides. Took about 3 hours. |
1998 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 120000 mi US $100 |
Bearing on driver side went bad-- replaced bearing and hub |
1998 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 153000 mi US $145 |
Sway bar replaced. |
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