1999 Ford Expedition Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Expedition years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 33 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 946 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford Expedition. That is the most of any Expedition model year in the database (33 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (248 complaints, 26%), typically at around 98,539 miles. Complaints mention 52 crashes, 77 fires, 62 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
- 946owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 52complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Ford Expedition 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 248 | 26% | 98,539 | “spark plug” (39%) | $4,850 |
| Tires problems | 184 | 19% | 77,950 | “tire size” (36%) | — |
| Visibility problems | 123 | 13% | 60,500 | “windshield wipers” (24%) | $700 |
| Electrical System problems | 117 | 12% | 104,321 | “fuse box” (11%) | $1,700 |
| Power Train problems | 67 | 7% | 78,500 | “transfer case” (7%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 59 | 6% | 116,500 | “fire department” (22%) | — |
| Suspension problems | 52 | 5% | 99,950 | “air suspension” (13%) | — |
| Steering | 32 | 3% | 79,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 30 | 3% | 99,438 | — | — |
| Engine | 26 | 3% | 174,716 | — | — |
| Structure | 20 | 2% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 20 | 2% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 19 | 2% | 125,418 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 | 2% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 17 | 2% | 118,870 | — | — |
| Equipment | 13 | 1% | 101,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 1% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 6 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 1% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 0% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 0% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 3 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | 18,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Ford Expedition recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: A fire at the switch could occur.
Fix: By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286)
Trailer hitches
Problem: Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly to the frame attaching bolts could lose the clamp load.
Risk: The trailer hitch could then separate from the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will replace the trailer hitch mounting bolts and nut plates.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with four-wheel-drive (4x4), 17" chrome steel wheels. The clamp load can be lost on the wheel lugs due to insufficient wheel contact area with the hub. In some cases, the contact area can deform, resulting in a loss of lug nut torque.
Risk: Loss of lug nut torque can cause vibration or separation of a wheel and tire from the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will re-torque the wheel lugs to proper specifications and also install a label that specifies that the wheel lugs be torqued to 110 lb-ft any time the wheel is removed.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The fuel line assemblies may have been damaged by the supplier during manufacturing, allowing leakage.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and, if necessary, replace the front and rear fuel line assemblies.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. These vehicles may have a missing or partially installed retainer clip that holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm.
Risk: Increased brake stopping distance can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles to see if the retainer clip was installed, and repair, if necessary.
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
- Windshield leak causes electric failures (EA05015) — opened Oct 13, 2005, closed Dec 6, 2006.
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
- Electrical system failure (PE05033) — opened Jun 15, 2005, closed Oct 13, 2005.
- Engine compartment fires (EA05005) — opened Mar 22, 2005, closed Aug 2, 2006, led to recall 05V388000.
- Factory installed towing hitch separatio (PE99060) — opened Sep 27, 1999, closed Mar 8, 2000, led to recall 00V073000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
After I put it in park and turned the engine off the truck started to roll back and it didn't stop until it hit the curb across the street.
My car has been over heating and having problems since i first bought it. I could not understand why i have to continue to keep fixing it after i just bought it. Someone told me to check if it had a recall and sure enough it does! I checked on the dmv website today.
The shift linkage from the steering column to the transmission will not work due to several kinks in the cable. I cant get the keys out of the ignition due to this nor can i even drive my vehicles because it wont ho into gear. I was on my way home stopping at a store when this occurred. Had to…
Spark plugs blowing out of the engine repeatedly while driving
Bought a 99 ford expedition 5.4 4x4 about 4 months ago. Today 1/30/18 was driving and started to hear clicking noise under dash the windshield fluid light and 4x4 light started to flash as the same time as it flashed i hard the clicking noise the radio then turned off and the passenger side window…
Other Ford Expedition years
← 1998 Expedition · 2000 Expedition →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Expedition | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 Expedition | 10 | 2 |
| 2025 Expedition | 37 | 6 |
| 2024 Expedition | 77 | 7 |
| 2023 Expedition | 65 | 8 |
| 2022 Expedition | 115 | 12 |
| 2021 Expedition | 237 | 12 |
| 2020 Expedition | 423 | 18 |
| 2019 Expedition | 516 | 11 |
| 2018 Expedition | 378 | 14 |
| 2017 Expedition | 357 | 4 |
| 2016 Expedition | 217 | 3 |
| 2015 Expedition | 164 | 3 |
| 2014 Expedition | 72 | 0 |
| 2013 Expedition | 92 | 0 |
| 2012 Expedition | 118 | 3 |
| 2011 Expedition | 71 | 0 |
| 2010 Expedition | 58 | 0 |
| 2009 Expedition | 28 | 1 |
| 2008 Expedition | 146 | 3 |
| 2007 Expedition | 215 | 2 |
| 2006 Expedition | 299 | 2 |
| 2005 Expedition | 315 | 0 |
| 2004 Expedition | 296 | 0 |
| 2003 Expedition | 615 | 1 |
| 2002 Expedition | 340 | 2 |
| 2001 Expedition | 578 | 6 |
| 2000 Expedition | 890 | 7 |
| 1999 | 946 | 5 |
| 1998 Expedition | 836 | 5 |
| 1997 Expedition | 853 | 7 |
| 1996 Expedition | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Expedition | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Expedition?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires, visibility problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 248 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Expedition?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Ford Expedition a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Expedition model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.