1999 Ford Excursion Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Excursion years
- Not enough data 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford Excursion. That ranks 7th out of 10 Excursion model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 82,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Ford Excursion problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 29% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 29% | 101,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 29% | 96,200 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Ford Excursion recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While backing up and turning, the lower ball joint on my 1999 ford expedition failed. The pin actually sheared off the ball. The vehicle had about 96200 miles on it. *jb
I own a 1999 ford expedition and have now had 2 spark plugs eject out of the cylinder head due destroying the coils of each spark plug in the process. This is a widely know issue with 1997-2000 fords, but ford is doing nothing about it. I call the dealer in carlsbad california and was quoted almost…
99 expedition with 5.4 l triton v-8 forcible ejected spark plug from cylinder head leading to engine failure. *jb
I have a 99 ford expedition. Tail lights, brake lights, hazard lights, and rear wiper works when they want to work. Taken it to service shop, cannot duplicate problem. Take it bake when it does it again, shop replaces junction box (fuse box). It is happening again as i write this, and is not…
While driving/idling, smoke would come out from the driver side taillights compartment. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information. *nm the consumer stated that the dealership did not offer to repair the damage nor…
Other Ford Excursion years
← 1998 Excursion · 2000 Excursion →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Excursion | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Excursion | 65 | 2 |
| 2004 Excursion | 95 | 2 |
| 2003 Excursion | 106 | 5 |
| 2002 Excursion | 129 | 4 |
| 2001 Excursion | 209 | 6 |
| 2000 Excursion | 533 | 5 |
| 1999 | 7 | 1 |
| 1998 Excursion | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Excursion | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Excursion?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Excursion?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Ford Excursion a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Excursion model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.