1998 Ford Explorer Repair & Maintenance Costs

A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your 1998 Ford Explorer

Most Common 1998 Ford Explorer Problems

1998 Ford Explorer vehicles have 18 reported problems.The most commonly reported 1998 Ford Explorer problem is: Heater Stuck on Hottest Setting Due to Broken Heater Blend Door

Heater Stuck on Hottest Setting Due to Broken H...

A failed heater blend door or actuator can cause the temperature control for the hvac system to stop working. a...

Worn Timing Chain Cassettes May Cause Rattling ...

A rattling noise from the engine may indicate that the timing chain cassette is worn. our technicians tell us that...

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Ford Explorer Repairs and Prices

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AC Condenser Replacement

$904 - $1,102

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PCV Valve Replacement

Wheel Alignment

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement

$503 - $629

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Emission System Diagnosis & Testing

Noise Diagnosis

Starter Relay Replacement

$75 - $103

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Exhaust Muffler Replacement

$1,401 - $1,465

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HVAC Blend Door Actuator Replacement

$579 - $805

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Variable Valve Timing Control Solenoid Replacement

$542 - $782

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Ford Explorer Reliability Rating

Above Average

The Ford Explorer Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 19th out of 26 for midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $732 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is average and the frequency of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Explorer.

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1998 Ford Explorer Reviews

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Most Common 1998 Ford Explorer Questions

There are 277 related questions for 1998 Ford Explorer vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked 1998 Ford Explorer questions.

Kill switch cranks but won't start

Cranks but won't start.

Repair dimmer switch

The round dimmer switch that controls the dash lights and left turn signal went into the dashboard. how do i get the...

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