1998 Ford Expedition Suspension:front:springs:torsion Bar Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR · data through 07/12/2026

39Suspension:front:springs:torsion Bar complaints

4.7%Of all 836 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension:front:springs:torsion bar ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM60 · 7.2%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE58 · 6.9%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL43 · 5.1%

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR39 · 4.7%

SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR32 · 3.8%

Share of the 836 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 Ford Expedition overview page.

What owners report

“TORSION BAR ON PASSENGER'S SIDE CORRODED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DROP. ALSO, EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING & BRAKING. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC IT WAS A…”NHTSA complaint 837008 — filed 04/22/1999

“THE DRIVER'S SIDE TORSION BAR CRACKED, CAUSING THE TORSION BAR TO BREAK AND PUNCTURE THE TIRE WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL. DEALER REPLACED TORSION…”NHTSA complaint 836707 — filed 04/14/1999

“RIGHT FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN GARAGE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. WAS TOLD THEY HAD SOME F-150 PICKUPS…”NHTSA complaint 703483 — filed 02/18/1999

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Suspension:front:springs:torsion Bar complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 Ford Expedition have suspension:front:springs:torsion bar problems?

Suspension:front:springs:torsion Bar is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 1998 Ford Expedition: 39 of 836 complaints on file (4.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1998 Ford Expedition have in total?

836 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 43 involved a crash, 73 involved a fire, 37 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension:front:springs:torsion bar category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.