Component Record

Ford Expedition 1998 Trailer Hitches and Towing Problems

6 distinct owners reported a trailer hitches and towing problem on the 1998 Ford Expedition - 1% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

00V073000Reported March 7, 2000 - 565,800 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the trailer hitches and towing system, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 565,800 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Suspension145 Engine144 Electrical System120 Vehicle Speed Control78 Power Train76 Visibility66

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.