1. Ford Explorer
  2. Problems
  3. 1999
  4. Electrical

1999 Ford Explorer Electrical Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 9, 2004 · 93,345 miles

    Electrical · Sensor/Control Module

    Air bag wiring harness on 1999 ford explorer replaced at a cost to me of $550. Told by dealer it was defective per tsb 03-24-1.x4.5x. It was replaced before when under warranty for same defect. Told by dealer not a safety issue so ford would not cover costs, but also told if not replaced air bag system could fail.

    ODI 10066035

  • May 15, 2003 · 67,000 miles

    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

  • June 15, 2002 · 38,000 miles

    Electrical · Exhaust System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train

    The biggest problem i have now is my transmission, on august 1st, my explorer lost its reverse, it is now august 25, and i still do not have my car, they fixed it on aug 20, it broke that night, took it back aug 22, broke again and then took it back that night and now they still have it and dont know what is wrong with it. I told them all i want is a car, but they say they cannot give me one. Why? I dont have a car,…

    ODI 10070715

  • Electrical · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Gasoline · Latch · Suspension

    PRIOR TO RECALL THE HOOD LATCH FAILED (99V-164). YH

    ODI 552470