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1998 Ford Expedition SUV - Reliability

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Reliability Rating for 1998 Ford Expedition SUV by Identifix

Ratings Key Minimal Problems Moderate Problems Significant Problems
  Rating Comments
Engine Occasional problems with this vehicle are failures of the Ignition Coils and Boots, 5.4L only; restriction of the EGR passages inside the intake plenum, 4.6L only; the Differential Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) Sensor and the Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor.

The cost to repair the Ignition Coils and Boots is estimated at $103.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor for each coil needed. The cost to clean the EGR passages is estimated at $4 for parts and $65 for labor. The cost to repair the DPFE Sensor is estimated at $87.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to repair the MAF Sensor is estimated at $190.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Air Suspension Compressor and the Air Suspension Compressor Relay.

The cost to repair the Air Suspension Compressor is estimated at $350.00 for parts and $45.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Air Suspension Compressor Relay is estimated at $90.00 for parts and $26.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories A common problem on this vehicle is water damage to the Under Dash Fuse Panel and Generic Electronic Module. This problem may prevent the engine from starting. An occasional problem with this vehicle is failure of the Passive Anti Theft system. This problem may prevent the engine from starting. Passive Anti Theft System failures are not specific to any one part, therefore the cost of repairs will vary.

The cost to replace the Fuse Panel and Generic Electronic Module are $366.00 for parts and $130.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or applicable sales tax.
Overall 4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Ford Expedition SUV by Identifix

  1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

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