Component Record

Ford Explorer 1998 Electrical System Problems

118 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 1998 Ford Explorer - 6% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage118 complaints

118 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

97V215000Reported November 24, 1997 - 1,100 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on November 24, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 1,100 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Tires696 Vehicle Speed Control284 Engine206 Suspension115 Visibility113 Power Train105

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 October 30, 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.