1999 Ford Explorer Power Train Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Automatic Transmission · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
Transmission started slipping. Neutral is actually reverse over drive is neutral 2nd is od 1st is 2nd past 1st is 1st gear. When i move power lamp to off my headlights turn off. All of this haopened when i turned my vehicle on or when i was driving.
ODI 10906779
Power Train
I almost turned on a one way street and needed to back up so i put it in reverse and something gave and my son and i were stuck with cars coming at us . We had to push the car back in heavy traffic . So when i got home and troubleshoot the problem i see alot of the same problem with the transmission. I believe this ford explorer transmission is a defect and needs to be recalled. *tr
ODI 10643968
Power Train
Went to back out of my driveway and nothing. I can go into drive but i am running at 3000-4000 rpm while doing 20-30mph. Seen the other thousands of ford explorer owners with the same issues. *tr
ODI 10547831
Engine · Power Train
Just like countless other ford explorer owners i am experiencing overdrive malfunction and slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear. It seems that all years of explorers are affected by this flaw. There are numerous stories of service advisers at dealerships admitting there is a design flaw with these transmissions. There numerous incidents of people paying $3000 to have the transmission rebuilt, only yto have it recur…
ODI 10553116
Power Train
On july 9, 2006 while my family and i were traveling on a highway our 1999 ford explorer xlt just died. Fortunately we were not killed. When we had the car towed home (over 30 miles) the mechanic said the crank shaft was snapped in half. We had no warning before hand. No noise, no lights on the dash, no smoke, nothing. I called ford and complained and they were very unsympathetic to me. I also own a 2003 ford…
ODI 10167112
Equipment · Parking Brake · Power Train · Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Normal, light usage (11,000mi/y); scheduled maintenances performed. 1. Rear axle seal(s) leaking. 2. Front pinion gear seal leaking. 3. Parking brake flooded with fluid from 1 or 2, not sure. 4. Evaporative unit for ac defective, needs replacement. 5. Lcd for clock/audio system defective. 6. Rear window wiper motor failed twice. ------- manufacturer admits not usual wear/tear, but won't cover any portion of approx.…
ODI 10131744
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
Power Train
When the vehicle was at a stop, with the gear in drive, the vehicle intermittently lurched forward without warning. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *jb
ODI 10014905
Power Train
The gear shift malfunctioned, which caused consumer to lose control of the vehicle and crashed into a window.*jb
Crash reported
ODI 10008948
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
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
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Transmission would start to slip when traveling just 10mph. The rpms would be over 3 thousand. Had vehicle checked at dealership & was informed transmission was stuck & that it's a factory defect, almost blew up. Also, speedometer does not keep accurate speeds. If speed is increased,it would fail to work. This was referred to mechanic by manufacturer. *ak
ODI 837586
Power Train
Had intermittent problems over approx 3 week period. Took car into dealer who inspected car and said problem is probably a gasket in the transmission which failed. Also said this is known to happen in these transmissions and that he could probably get ford to pay about 70% of repair cost, leaving me to pay about $125. If this is a commonly occurring safety problem, then ford should recall these transmissions and pay…
ODI 10007447