1999 Ford Expedition Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 248 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 1999 Ford Expedition, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 98,539 miles. The words owners use most often: “spark plug” (39% of reports).
- 248engine and engine cooling complaints
- 98,539median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $4,850typical repair cost reported by owners
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Spark plug: mentioned in 96 of 248 complaints (39%)
- Head gasket: mentioned in 55 of 248 complaints (22%)
- Oil leak: mentioned in 28 of 248 complaints (11%)
- Heard loud: mentioned in 17 of 248 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the 1999 Ford Expedition at $4,850, and half of them between $2,400 and $7,000.
Based on 38 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2001–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 164 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 248 complaints, 15 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Expedition engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Expedition | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Expedition | 3 | 1% | 14,500 |
| 2020 Expedition | 4 | 1% | 87,017 |
| 2019 Expedition | 31 | 6% | 79,714 |
| 2018 Expedition | 25 | 7% | 85,354 |
| 2017 Expedition | 5 | 1% | 107,500 |
| 2016 Expedition | 3 | 1% | 122,500 |
| 2015 Expedition | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2013 Expedition | 1 | 1% | 95,833 |
| 2011 Expedition | 2 | 3% | 33,500 |
| 2010 Expedition | 3 | 5% | 41,000 |
| 2008 Expedition | 3 | 2% | 31,000 |
| 2007 Expedition | 9 | 4% | 45,000 |
| 2006 Expedition | 75 | 25% | 70,100 |
| 2005 Expedition | 47 | 15% | 72,000 |
| 2004 Expedition | 26 | 9% | 75,000 |
| 2003 Expedition | 127 | 21% | 90,000 |
| 2002 Expedition | 95 | 28% | 95,800 |
| 2001 Expedition | 122 | 21% | 100,000 |
| 2000 Expedition | 116 | 13% | 102,000 |
| 1999 Expedition | 248 | 26% | 98,539 |
| 1998 Expedition | 127 | 15% | 110,000 |
| 1997 Expedition | 89 | 10% | 131,629 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the 1999 Ford Expedition. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
1999 ford expedition. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle blown spark plugs. *smd the consumer stated while driving, the spark plug blew out the cylinder#8. *jb updated 09/21/15*lj the consumer stated the vehicle lost power and eventually stalled. Updated 09/24/15*jb
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. While driving approximately 45 mph, the bolts from the exhaust manifold released. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the exhaust manifold and bolts needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the…
I just purchased this expedition and the number 2 spark plug ejected from the engine destroying the coil pack and stripping the threads. I have read alot about this and feel that ford should do something on this issue. So many people have spent so much money on a design failure that ford does not…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1999 Ford Expeditions have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 248 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 1999 Ford Expedition (26% of the 946 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Expedition engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 98,539 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the 1999 Ford Expedition?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,850 (half paid between $2,400 and $7,000), from 38 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 1999 Ford Expedition?
The most frequent phrase is “spark plug”, in 96 of 248 complaints, followed by “head gasket” (55).
Other 1999 Ford Expedition problems
- Tires problems (184)
- Visibility problems (123)
- Electrical System problems (117)
- Power Train problems (67)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (59)
- Suspension problems (52)
See all 1999 Ford Expedition problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Expedition years.