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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMRU1768WLB15282 · Checked Sep 10, 2026
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1FMRU1768WL•••••• 1998 Ford EXPEDITION

This build is quieter than most: 3 complaints against 6 for the average 1998 Ford EXPEDITION build.

3on this build
618on the model
107builds in total
1injuries
Most reported Structure 1 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Power Train 1

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Power Train May 2008
The contact owns a 1998 ford expedition. The gear indicator did not display the actual gear the vehicle was in. The dealer stated that his VIN was not included in the VIN range for recall # 97V171000 and that he would be liable for the repair. The current mileage was 199,000
Engine And Engine Cooling Dec 2004
Dt: contact stated while wife was driving a 1998 ford expedition a spark plug blew out from engine. The consumer states wife heard a loud noise coming from the engine and the vehicle kept running, but it lost power and was misfiring. A certified mechanic stated the number four…
Structure Dec 2000
Running boards are very slick when wet. I do not believe it is possible to safely use them when wet. My wife, two of my sons, and I have all fallen getting out of the vehicle due to the slippery running board. My fall resulted in a badly broken arm and head trauma. Ford and the…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FMRU1768WLB15282 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.