Model year guide

1998 Ford explorer xlt

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Ford explorer xlt is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1998 Ford explorer xlt at a glance

Safety recallsNone

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

1998 Ford explorer xlt recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1998 Ford explorer xlt.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 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 xlt trims & engines on record

Trims

XLT · XL

Engines

4.0L 6-cyl 205 hp · 5.4L 8-cyl 230 hp

1998 Ford explorer xlt vehicles on record

1998 Ford explorer xlt XLT1FMPU18L7WLB48575

1998 Ford explorer xlt XL1FMZU32E2WUB86434

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1998 Ford explorer xlt — frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 Ford explorer xlt have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1998 Ford explorer xlt. 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.