1999 Ford Mountaineer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mountaineer years
- Not enough data 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford Mountaineer. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Mountaineer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Ford Mountaineer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 33% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | 60,907 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Ford Mountaineer recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Ford Mountaineer.
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
- Airbag system's light dysfunctional (SQ99026) — opened Nov 19, 1999, closed May 23, 2000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD MOUNTAINEER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOOR AND HE WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE IT. THE DRIVER WAS FORCED TO SHIFT GEARS INTO NEUTRAL TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF; HOWEVER, WITHIN A FEW SECONDS THE VEHICLE RESET ITSELF, BEGAN…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford mountaineer. The contact received a notice for ford recall number 05s28 in august of 2007 regarding the vehicle speed control. The dealer stated that they do not know when the part would be available. The manufacturer stated that the part would be available the…
Air bag light illuminated and a beeping noise was heard intermittently while driving. Consumer was concerned that air bags may inadvertently deploy without warning. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that the cause of the problem maybe that the air bag control module needed to be replaced…
When driving at normal speed, if vehicle hits a bump, pulls hard to the left or right. Ford has replaced a number of parts on the front end, and problem keeps recurring. *ak
Sidewall seperation at the tread( dot number: w2hl tire size: p23575r15 )
Other Ford Mountaineer years
← 1998 Mountaineer · 2000 Mountaineer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Mountaineer | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 Mountaineer | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Mountaineer | 11 | 1 |
| 2001 Mountaineer | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Mountaineer | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 Mountaineer | 5 | 1 |
| 1997 Mountaineer | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Mountaineer?
Owners most often report tires, vehicle speed control, air bags problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Mountaineer?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Ford Mountaineer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mountaineer model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.