VIN Decoder Results

1FMRU1764WLA92910

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

FORD

Vehicle Model

Expedition

Vehicle Trim

XLT

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

1FMRU176*WL

Manufacturer Name

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Model Year

1998

Plant City

WAYNE

Vehicle Type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant Company Name

Michigan Truck

Plant State

MICHIGAN

Body Class

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)

Drive Type

4x2

Brake System Type

Hydraulic

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

4604.764984

Displacement (CI)

281

Displacement (L)

4.6

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Valve Train Design

Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Engine Brake (hp) From

215

Engine Brake (hp) To

220

Other Engine Info

EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Windsor Engine Plant

Engine Manufacturer

Ford

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

VIN Breakdown

1FM World Manufacturer Identifier

RU176 Vehicle Descriptor Section

4 Check Digit

WLA92910 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Crash

N/A

Side Crash

N/A

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

Safety Recalls (7 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

1998 FORD Expedition

Source

NHTSA Database

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 331-1129L-ASN AND 331-1129R-ASN, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIV...

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.

Campaign: 06E067000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence: A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTRO

Campaign: 05V388000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS, LIGHT PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. OFF LEASE CANADIAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WHICH MEET CANADIAN REQUIREMENTS AND NOT THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." ACCORDING TO...

Consequence: THE LIGHT GIVEN OFF FROM THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS IS BRIGHTER THAN ALLOWED BY U.S. STANDARDS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL BE ADVISED TO DEACTIVATE THE RUNNING LIGHT FUNCTION AND TO COMPLETE ANY OUTSTANDING SAFETY RECALLS ON THESE VEHICLES.

Campaign: 00V168000

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Owner Complaints (901)

Total Complaints

901

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

"Bought replacement brake pads from RockAuto 07/08/2023 9:06PM order 244457897 that are supposed to be Bosch BSH BC702 ceramic. What arrived is unbranded, unnumbered tag torn off the box with no identifiers at all. All brake pads used should have num..."

ODI #11533688

SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

"PARKING ON THE STREET IN IS GONE"

ODI #11300577

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