The service and repair manual for the 1998 Ford Explorer — 4.0L V6 and 5.0L V8 and 4.0L V6 engines, 7 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.0L V6 — SOHC 5.0L V8 — OHV 4.0L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XL Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 2-Door · XL Sport Utility 2-Door · Sport Sport Utility 4-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 2,374 complaints · 349 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1998 Explorer manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 105
- General Information 1,525
- Accessories & Equipment 331
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 216
- Body & Frame 199
- Maintenance 121
- Brakes 204
- Restraints 105
- Drivelines & Axles 138
- Steering 56
- Electrical 167
- Suspension 156
- Engine Mechanical 172
- Transmission 486
- Engine Performance 740
- Front 184
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1998 Explorer
- Vehicle Speed Control · 09V399000Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 exp.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these he.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these he.
- Seats — front assembly › recliner · 03V281000On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat, that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back fram.
Owners have filed 2,374 complaints and Ford has issued 349 technical service bulletins for the 1998 Explorer. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1998 Explorer manual
Is this manual specific to the 1998 Explorer?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 4.0L V6 and 5.0L V8 and 4.0L V6 across the Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door, Limited Sport Utility 4-Door, XL Sport Utility 4-Door, Sport Sport Utility 2-Door, XL Sport Utility 2-Door, Sport Sport Utility 4-Door, XLT Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 1998 Explorer problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 1998 Explorer, covering vehicle speed control, exterior lighting, seats. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 1998 Explorer wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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