Model year guide

1998 Ford Explorer 4.0

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 8 on record.

1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 — representative photo
Representative photo

1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 vehicles on record

1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 1998 Ford Explorer 4.01FMZU34E3WUB68747 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 1998 Ford Explorer 4.01FMZU34EXWZB17085 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 1998 Ford Explorer 4.01FMZU34E7WUB15498 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 1998 Ford Explorer 4.01FMZU34E3WUB94927 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 1998 Ford Explorer 4.01FMZU34E3WUA64548 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 1998 Ford Explorer 4.01FMZU34EXWUA97367 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 1998 Ford Explorer 4.01FMZU34E0WUB94416 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 1998 Ford Explorer 4.01FMZU34E7WUB47075

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1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.