1999 Ford Explorer Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Explorer Sport years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport. That ranks 4th out of 9 Explorer Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (14 complaints, 15%), typically at around 75,750 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 5 fires, 9 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 93owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Ford Explorer Sport 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 | 14 | 15% | 75,750 | — | — |
| Seats | 14 | 15% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 12% | 94,400 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 11% | 57,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 10% | 63,375 | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 10% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 9% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 8% | 58,633 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 8% | 59,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 6% | 112,343 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 5% | 89,158 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | 61,195 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 3% | 62,633 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 3% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 156,022 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | 34,650 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 71,900 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 102,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Ford Explorer Sport recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport.
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.
Went to apply break pressure due to another car running stop sign in parking lot. Was going approximately 10 mph. Lost break pressure and could barely stop. Checked break fluid which was completely empty. No break light notice prior to incident indicating low break fluid. Asked ford dealership if…
Brake line broke and caused accident. No warning and i've never had an issue with brakes before very frustrated and a scary situation someone could have been killed . *tr
Doors will not open have to climb out of car window on growing problem first passenger side know driver side a lot of embarrassing moments trying to get out of car at work. *tr
1999 ford explorer sport drivers seat back unlatched itself while driving. Luckily only 20 mph! Rear passenger drivers side seat is folded down forward to hold drivers seat in place, until i can find another used seat. *tr
Was driving around the city when i reach into my pocket to get my phone and hear a loud thump coming from the seat and the next thing i notice is the seat reclining all the way back. I was able to bring it back up by folding the exterior passenger seat to provide some sort of support. When i…
Other Ford Explorer Sport years
← 1998 Explorer Sport · 2000 Explorer Sport →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Explorer Sport | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 Explorer Sport | 18 | 0 |
| 2003 Explorer Sport | 65 | 0 |
| 2002 Explorer Sport | 133 | 3 |
| 2001 Explorer Sport | 188 | 5 |
| 2000 Explorer Sport | 71 | 1 |
| 1999 | 93 | 0 |
| 1998 Explorer Sport | 121 | 0 |
| 1997 Explorer Sport | 37 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport?
Owners most often report electrical system, seats, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Explorer Sport model years, the 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.