1999 Ford Explorer Steering Problems
- 15
- 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 15 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
The gearshift on the column is loose and does not line up properly with the gear indicator. When its in park it still drifts forward unless the gear shift is pushed up pass park. This is a safety hazard which i was told this problem has existed for some time in these year ford explorers.
ODI 11047804
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. While driving at various speeds with the driver side turn signal engaged, a puff of smoke emitted from the steering wheel without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred five times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The failure…
ODI 10873567
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle veered into the left lane then the vehicle rolled over. The road conditions were wet. The tow truck towed the vehicle home because the crash destroyed the vehicle. As of december 5, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. There was a previous roll over crash however, the vehicle had been repaired. The current and failure mileages…
Crash reported
ODI 10210889
Steering
While driving 30 mph steering wheel swayed away from the consumer. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10061581
Steering
While driving 70 mph the driver lost control of the steering wheel and the vehicle rolled over. Don't know if the air bags deployed. Please provide further information and police report. *nlm
ODI 10040662
Steering
When the consumer made a left turn, smoke started to come from the steering wheel. The consumer continued to drive to her destination. *ak ford recalled two components in the steering column. *scc *jb
ODI 10040754
Steering
While driving 60mph consumer made a sudden move with steering wheel and almost lost control of vehicle.also, vehicle almost turned over when turning steering wheel 1 to 11/2 inch. Contacted dealer, nothing could be done about problem.*ak
ODI 895330
Air Conditioner · Foundation Components · Power Window Devices And Controls · Steering · Switch · Tires · Torque Converter
Consumer has complained to dealer that steering wheel shakes out of control. Steering makes dashboard rumble like front end has hydraulics. Turning vehicle right or left, steering shutters hard. Consumer would have to add a quart of power steering once a week. Dealer found power steering leaking, and replaced rack and pinion and realigned vehicle. On 6-29-01, vehicle was taken back to dealer for still having the…
ODI 894373
Air Conditioner · Foundation Components · Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) · Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Steering · Tires · Torque Converter
Automatic transmission is slipping in any gear. It doesn't shift gears correctly when accelerating. Transmission only shifts correctly into 1st gear, and double shifts into 2nd and 3rd gears after letting off gas. Transmission shifts sometimes from high to low, causing vehicle to pull. Overdrive light intermittently would go on and off. Was repaired at dealer. On 1-18-2001. Dealer replaced multiple parts in…
ODI 894447
Steering
Steering is unstable traveling. Excessive sway, poor control. Dealership is aware of the problem.*ak
ODI 889703
Steering · Tires
While driving on highway, steering became wobbly & i pulled over. The tire collapsed just as i reached side of highway. Wife and infant were passengers. Called aaa & assisted by passing patrol car. Brought the tire to firestone dealer in natick, ma who *refused* to replace the tire for free and told me i must have driven over something. I traded in the ford six months later for a lexus. *ak( dot number: )
ODI 733106
Front Underhood · Steering
Car crashed steering disabled, immediately went into flames. *ak
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 721290
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
Steering
The steering ratio is much too quick on my 1999 ford explorer. Other owners of this vehicle have voiced the same concern to me. Ie: on the the hiway just a very slight movement in the steering wheel translates into a lurch of the vehicle in that direction. Very dangerous! *tr
ODI 10202867
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