Reliability data provided by industry-leading Automotive Information Systems. For more information, consult the Reliability FAQ or read About Reliability Ratings.
1998 Ford Expedition Reliability Rating
KEY:
Minimal Problems
Moderate Problems
Significant Problems
Category
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
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
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.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
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
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Reliability History
In the chart below, click a symbol beneath the model year headings to go directly to reliability information on the particular automotive system for that year.
Or, click a model year heading at the top of the chart to view a complete reliability report for that particular model year.
Minimal Problems
Moderate Problems
Significant Problems
Significant Problems
