1999 Ford Explorer Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 16
- 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 16 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 4 records
- engine light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
My vehicle was parked in the parking lot at 8:30 a.m. On february 7, 2012. Approximately 2:30 p.m., the entire front end of the vehicle was totally engulfed in flames the parking lot, just sitting there burning, without any prior warning. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10450544
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire while in the contact's driveway with the engine turned off. The fire department was called and advised that the fire originated from the battery compartment. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure and the current…
Fire reported
ODI 10443279
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. While driving approximately 20 mph, a fire ignited under the hood. The contact moved the vehicle off the roadway and shut off the engine. The contact was able to exit the vehicle before it exploded. The fire department was called to assist. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a junk lot. The vehicle was never examined for the cause of failure. The manufacturer advised…
Fire reported
ODI 10349955
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
1999 ford explorer caught fire. Consumer states that his vehicle was in the shop for about 5 to 6 weeks getting a new engine transmission and radiator, and recall repair done. The vehicle caught fire a month after the repairs were made. *kb
Fire reported
ODI 10213904
Engine And Engine Cooling
I have 1999 ford explorer-i love my car but-last year i replaced the timing chain and timing chain cover. Due to the fact that teflon cover somehow broke and we being eaten by the actual timing chain..my warranty expied in august of 07. Well around the 10th of september, my car is doing the same thing! Why do they get broken so fast and easily? And why is there only a 1 year warranty..are there any recalls or…
ODI 10209598
Engine And Engine Cooling
I was at my office working when my 5 year old daughter came to me saying "mommy it's an emergency, your truck is smoking!" (i had been at the office working for an hour and a half after picking my children up from school.) i opened the back door to see what she was talking about and saw my truck engulfed in flames. I ran back inside the to call 911. A man had come inside the office to tell us a truck was on fire, he…
Fire reported
ODI 10168571
Engine And Engine Cooling
Noise coming from under the hood. Repairman said it is a tensioner in rear of engine and is common problem in the explorer. He thought it was under recall. This requires engine to be pulled to fix with only 85000 mile on engine. *jb
ODI 10197720
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt: contact states while driving vehicle locked up on the highway. The service dealer stated the cam shaft locked up because oil was not circulating throughout the motor. There were no warning lights illuminated on the dash.*ak
ODI 10122140
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to restart the vehicle on two occasions, but had the vehicle towed the third time. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10065169
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving vehicle stalled until it warmed up. Dealerships mechanic was notified. But the problem was not resolved. *ak
ODI 10053739
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving engine reached high temperatures due to intake manifold failure. Coolant went inside the engine.*ak
ODI 10040059
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check engine light stays on. Dealer states vehicle needs new engine. Please provide additional information.*ak
ODI 10021529
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Windshield Wiper/Washer
Intermittently windshield wipers did not work or started working on their own. Also, while driving at any speed vehicle stalled on the road. Air bag and check engine light intermittently came on and off.*ak
ODI 10087166
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Suspension · Tread/Belt
Several problems with 1999 ford explorer eddie bauer edition. *mr when the vehicle was turned right, the windshield wipers would come on, the right rear tire had blown, there was a whine noise, a leaking on the garage floor along with a burning smell when the vehicle was shutoff, it was discovered the front axle seal needed to be replaced. Check engine light had come on and the heat gauge showed hot, the dealer…
ODI 10049869
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Heater Core
While driving consumer noticed that check engine light illuminated and stayed on during the duration of the drive. Technician replaced a cracked engine head/heater core/four different sparks plugs/ gaskets, and filled and changed the oil. *ak
ODI 10071836
Engine And Engine Cooling
When vehicle is in park on a incline with the engine off vehicle will not start. *ak
ODI 10064638