1999 Ford Explorer Unknown Or Other Problems
- 24
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 24 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- safety defect · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other
My vin was good yesterday, it is not in your or ford's, computer today...probably because recalls for extremely dangerous vehicles, such as this one, are voluntary and to be enforced by the consumer at the consumer's expense. Yesterday, the ford recall notice on my vin showed that my vehicle was to be repaired by my ford dealer only if ford intended to continue to manufacture parts as well as provide the parts and…
ODI 11231523
Unknown Or Other
For years now, the vehicle will stall while driving. It can happen in town or on highways. At times it will start right back up and is drivable. Other times it needs to sit for 15-20 minutes before being able to start and drive the vehicle, although sometimes it will start after a short time, but sputter and stall again when putting the vehicle in drive. This started happening about 10-years ago, and all the likely…
ODI 11110128
Unknown Or Other
All the doors i have been having problems with, i had to replace the front door knobs however i keep having problems with door not opening from the inside or outside. My two back doors do not open inside or outside at all. Sometimes it works but the majority of the time it does not and right now it does not open at all. If there is an accident how are we suppose to get out.
ODI 10839815
Unknown Or Other
2 1/2 days our car is at the dealership because they could not find out what was wrong, said heads need to be replaced along w/ the #4 valve $350.00 for labor. $1600 total. A few months ago we had to put a new radiator on the explorer $600.00, purchased explorer brand new only has 60,000 miles supposedly the explorer is only worth $6500.00 we owe $15000.00. This car is used only to go to and from work, we took a 900…
ODI 10043391
Exhaust System · Unknown Or Other
1--bad roaring noise in left front wheel area 2--rattling noise in exhaust (muffler) our vehicle was in the shop over 21/2 weeks my wife picked up the vehicle thursday8-28-03 same noise in the front also new rattling noise ledft front end. Noise in bad at 55mph lots of promises made by maloy ford all talk also they will not return my call salesperson thru owner
ODI 10070746
Electrical · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires · Unknown Or Other
I purchased my explorer about 1 year ago. I have had nothing but problems with it since i bought it. Just in the last 3 months it has been in the shop at hometown motors at least 4 or 5 times. And everytime they get it in they charge me a hundred dollar deductable plus what the warranty won't cover. I had to pay 1300.oo for my warranty and i have had to pay almost 700.00 since then on the work for everything going…
ODI 10069634
Unknown Or Other
Odometer problem, and costly repairs on a car/suv not disclosed as being from canada. Within 18000 miles, transmission failed, odometer didnt work, been through 2 sets of plugs and wires in 6 months.
ODI 10032588
Unknown Or Other
The idle air control valve keeps freezing up, keeps making the vehicle stall when coming to a stop, cost around $77.00 to replace, searched the internet and found other people with the same problem. Nlm
ODI 767160
Unknown Or Other
I puchased a "certified" ford suv from a local dealer. I was told at the time of purchase that the vehicle was a lease trade-in. After the salesman told me about fords 115point check list to "certify" its vehicles i felt that this would be a wise investment. From the begining ive had problems, some of which the dealer did repair. But as time when on, bigger problems arose. What cauight my attention was that my…
ODI 10050874
Fuel Pump · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Unknown Or Other
Check engine light came, but car appeared to run/perform normally. When the light came on, i was low on fuel. Had dealer check, reported taht i needed new fuel pump, there were leaks at intake gaskets & cost to repair would be about $1,200. Second scan by another auto shop could not get the same computer "codes" as dealer. "check engine" light was reset. On 1/24/2002, when fuel tank was very low, "check engine" came…
ODI 757425
Fuel Pump · Gasoline · Rack And Pinion · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Structure · Suspension · Unknown Or Other · Visibility
The plastic trim around the head liner was loose.*jb
ODI 563788
Tires · Unknown Or Other
Tiresize: 16 inch, no dot number. Insufficient information. *ak
ODI 736466
Unknown Or Other
Five warranty work orders and four recall (99s18, 00s04, 30382, 99s09) work orders causes concerns with safety and manufacturer quality control. I have written ford motor company, and have not received response. Please contact me with any questions. No safety defect mnentioned in summary. *ak
ODI 736562
Unknown Or Other
Been back to dealer numerous times. Chronic problems with this product. No safety defect listed in summary. *ak
ODI 718727
Brake Lights · Driveshaft · Foundation Components · Front · Gasoline · Parking Brake · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Rear Window Wiper/Washer · Steering · Tires · Unknown Or Other · Windshield Wiper/Washer
Pe00020, orginial equipment with 1999 ford explorer, tire size p23575r15. While driving the front end shakes very hard, and on all tires there are lumps forming and making a whistling noise. *ak there was a constant noise in the front of the vehicle, dealer has replaced the following to remedy the problem: drivesahft, lower control arms, left upper ball joint, lower steering shaft on two occasions, front shaft,…
ODI 866954
Automatic Transmission · Brake Lights · Door · Fuel Injection System · Interior · Labels · Pedals And Linkages · Power Train · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Suspension · Switch · Unknown Or Other
Brake lights do not stay on when brakes are applied. Lights come on, but go back out while brakes are still being applied. Dealer has seen vehicle, and said that it is normal. *ak brake switch has been replaced 6 times and power booster has been replaced with no remedies, brake pedal makes a popping noise when released. Message center, miles per gallon, is inaccurate and has been replaced, however consumer states it…
ODI 858120
Brake Lights · Driveshaft · Lower Ball Joint · Parking Brake · Pinion Shaft · Rotor · Tie Rod Assembly · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control · Windshield Wiper/Washer
Consumer stated there have been numerous problems with the drive train, consumer began hearing an odd n oise in august 2000, and in april 2001, at that time dealer could not duplicate the problem, the dealership however did replace the driveshaft assembly, and the joint assembly spindle-arm, several months later the outer tie-rod ends were replaced, lower steering shaft which was leaking power steering fluid, the…
Crash reported
ODI 8003482
Unknown Or Other
Consumer requesting information on any recall on the 19999 ford explorer xlt. *ts *nm
ODI 10144286
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Steering very unstable?.......have to struggle to keep vehicle on the road when there are pavement problems such as cracks and crevices, etc..... Have never driven a vehicle with this problem before and have driven quite a few cars..didnt notice it until after the mileage meter got to 54,000 mark...... Also have read the death rating in 40 mph crashes was much higher than usual at crash test. Com......why??????
ODI 10070150
Unknown Or Other
While traveling and without any indication engine indicator light flashed throughout travel. Dealer has been notified, repaired once, but problem returned. Please provide further information.*ak
ODI 896570
Unknown Or Other · Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield washer intermittently comes on its own. Airbag and seatbelt lights stay on. *ak *ml
ODI 843204
Unknown Or Other
Body rust found on: roof, under hood, hatch hinges,bolts, doors. No safety defect. *ak
ODI 724829
Unknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY
ODI 714316
Unknown Or Other
Dealer claims not to know how to fix problem. No safety defect listed in summary. *ak
ODI 711178