1999 FORD EXPLORER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1,737

Owner Complaints

143 Crashes 54 Fires 4 Deaths

15

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

82

Service Bulletins

2

Investigations

Overview of the 1999 FORD EXPLORER

The 1999 FORD EXPLORER has received a total of 1,737 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 15 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 82 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (212 complaints), Tirestreadbelt (166 complaints), and Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (106 complaints).

Recalls for the 1999 FORD EXPLORER

NHTSA has recorded 15 recalls for the 1999 FORD EXPLORER, potentially affecting up to 39,758,390 vehicles.

Recall 09V399000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 4,500,000 vehicles affected

Defect: FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL...

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Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 42,540 vehicles affected

Defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

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Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

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Recall 07V336000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 3,600,000 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON...

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Recall 06E056000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 58,640 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.

Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

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Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 61,944 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

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Recall 03V281000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

| 1,552,880 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HIGH BACK SEAT, THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, COULD FRACTURE. IF THE BOLT FRACTURES AND DOES NOT JAM IN THE SEAT BACK FRAME, THE SEAT BACK MAY RECLINE UNTIL IT MAKES CONTACT WITH AN OBJECT BEHIND THE...

Consequence: THE DRIVER COULD POTENTIALLY LOSE CONTACT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL OR FOOT PEDALS DURING SUCH AN EVENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SEAT UPPER BOLT WITH A METAL SPACER AND BOLT. IN ADDITION, SEATS WITH TUBULAR BACK FRAMES WILL HAVE THE FULLY THREADED LOWER RECLINER BOLT REPLACED WITH A PARTIALLY THREADED BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST...

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Recall 03V280000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

| 448,005 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND 4.0L SOHC ENGINES, IF THE STRAND COVER ON THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE BECOMES FLARED AT THE END, THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY BIND WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVATED.

Consequence: THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING FORCE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO OVERCOME THE BINDING CONDITION WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS DISENGAGED. BRAKING FUNCTION WOULD BE MAINTAINED THOUGH STOPPING DISTANCES MAY BE INCREASED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

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Recall 01X001000 — TIRES:TREAD/BELT

| 13,000,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A COMBINATION OF THE SENSITIVITY OF THE TIRE...

Consequence: SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.

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Recall 00V395000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

| 100,500 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.27 OR 3.55 AXLE RATION. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE THAT COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO EXCEED THE DESIGN INTENT TOP SPEED. AT THESE EXTREME SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE COULD BE CAPABLE OF EXCEEDING THE SPEED RATING OF THE TIRE.

Consequence: OPERATING THE VEHICLE ABOVE THE MAXIMUM SPEED RATING COULD LEAD TO A TIRE FAILURE WHICH AT THESE SPEEDS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE.

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Recall 00T005000 — TIRES:TREAD/BELT

| 14,400,000 vehicles affected

Defect: TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SEPARATION OF THE TIRE TREAD.

Consequence: IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.

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Recall 00V072000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

| 208,903 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L ENGINES AND ALL-TIME 4-WHEEL DRIVE (A4WD) POWERTRAINS. THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) COULD EXPERIENCE A CONDITION REFERRED TO AS "LOCK-UP" IN WHICH THE GEM CONTROLLED ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONS (E.G., FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, 4X4 SYSTEM, ETC.) COULD NOT BE TURNED ON OR, IN SOME CASES IF THE FUNCTION IS ON, COULD NOT BE...

Consequence: AN INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RESISTOR IN THE GEM CIRCUIT.

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Recall 99V164000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

| 854,288 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY CORRODE AT THE LATCH PIVOT AND STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS EITHER NOT ENGAGED OR IS RELEASED, A HOOD FLY-UP COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY HOOD LATCH WITH COMPONENTS THAT ARE COATED PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY FOR IMPROVED LATCH PIVOT CORROSION PROTECTION.

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Recall 99V123000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 15,681 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE TO THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HCU) CONNECTION COULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE LINE TO LEAK WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE TO THE FRONT WHEELS, INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FLARE NUT ON THE BRAKE LINE.

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Recall 99V062001 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 898,739 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1997-1999 RHD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MAY 29, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEERS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC OR 5.0L ENGINES OR 1998-1999 RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L, 3.0L FFV/EFI OR 4.0L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 MUSTANGS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L,...

Consequence: IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES. AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE REPLACEMENT CABLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. CUSTOMERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM UNTIL A REPLACEMENT CAN BE MADE.

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Owner Complaints for the 1999 FORD EXPLORER

1,737 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD EXPLORER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Tires
Complaints: 212 30 Crashes 2 Fires 43 Injuries
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 166 16 Crashes 22 Injuries 1 Death
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 106 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 92 10 Crashes 8 Fires 4 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 63 13 Crashes 1 Fire 12 Injuries 1 Death
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 61 1 Fire
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 55
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 43 1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 37 10 Fires 1 Injury 2 Deaths
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 37 2 Crashes 5 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 37 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 33 9 Crashes 7 Injuries
Suspension
Complaints: 32 5 Crashes 5 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 29 2 Crashes 4 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 25 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 24 18 Crashes 12 Injuries
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 24 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 23 1 Crash
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 22 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 16 5 Fires
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 16
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 16 3 Fires
Steering
Complaints: 15 2 Crashes 1 Fire
Power Train
Complaints: 14 1 Crash
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 13
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 13 3 Fires
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 13
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 13 1 Fire 3 Injuries
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 10
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 10
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 10
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 9
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 9 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Structure
Complaints: 9 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 9 2 Injuries
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 8
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 8 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 8
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 8 1 Injury
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 7
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 7 2 Injuries
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 7
Seat Belts
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Structurebody
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 7
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 6
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 6 2 Crashes
Visibility
Complaints: 6 1 Fire
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 6
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 3 Fires
Equipment
Complaints: 5
Parking Brake
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 5
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 5
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 5
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Fire
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 5
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 5 2 Injuries
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Engine
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
Complaints: 4 2 Fires
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 4 3 Fires
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 4
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 4
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 4
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 4
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 4
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 4
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 4
Wheels
Complaints: 4
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 3
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 3 2 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 3
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 3
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 3
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 3
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 3
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 3
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 2
Equipmentotherlabels
Complaints: 2
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Hubs
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 2
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 2
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 2
Child Seattether Strapwebbing
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeindicator Light
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
Complaints: 1
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11553341 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
Gas pedal bracket fell off the firewall of the vehicle.jamming up under the brake pedal almost caused and accident. I got the vehicle stopped by using the Emergency brake did a temporary repair to get my vehicle to a shop to see about having repair done. After the vehicle was at the shop and repair was done the garage had informed me of the pour weld condition from the the gas pedal bracket was installed. Said repair was in deed done by the shop with all new weld being done and adjusted. After looking online for gas pedal problems for these vehicles Ford needs to have a nationwide recall to repair or replace these before someone gets serious injury or even death from a accident
#11553341 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | | N/A miles
Gas pedal bracket fell off the firewall of the vehicle.jamming up under the brake pedal almost caused and accident. I got the vehicle stopped by using the Emergency brake did a temporary repair to get my vehicle to a shop to see about having repair done. After the vehicle was at the shop and repair was done the garage had informed me of the pour weld condition from the the gas pedal bracket was installed. Said repair was in deed done by the shop with all new weld being done and adjusted. After looking online for gas pedal problems for these vehicles Ford needs to have a nationwide recall to repair or replace these before someone gets serious injury or even death from a accident
#11462156 | WHEELS | | N/A miles
Was driving under 20mph on my way home about 5 minutes away no warning no sounds nothing warned us that our tire was going to fall off the drivers side while driving with other vehicles on the road behind us and in passing us all 5 studs that hold the lugnuts on so tire stays on but all 5 studs broke and tire just fell off thank god no one got hurt. Just caused a anxiety attack I was scared that bad and that's bad enough. Plus had to have it towed costing $60.00 less than 5 mins. Away to get it home now it's sitting on a Jack with scotches and now I have to hope I can get help with getting my son to elementary school. My only car not now.
#11458793 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
The transmission stopped going in reverse for no apparent reason. All other gears work fine. There’s no lagging when driving and no other signs. I went to put it in reverse to back out of my driveway and when I pushed the gas it just reved the engine up and floated backwards causing me to apply the brakes quickly so I wouldn’t hit my house. There was smoke coming up from the transmission fluid container.The smoke continues to this day and there’s the proper amount/ plenty of transmission fluid in the transmission container.
#11386554 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
THEY FIX THE CABLE FOR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND IS SAID THEY SHOULD CHECK ABS MODULE AND FIX AS NECESSARY THEY NEVER DID JUST SWITCH CABLE THAT'S ALL

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Safety Rating for the 1999 FORD EXPLORER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 FORD EXPLORER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 FORD EXPLORER

Ford Motor Company has issued 82 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 FORD EXPLORER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

16114 — AIR BAGS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REPEAT SERVICE FOR AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 (DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH) AND / OR B1998 (PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH). *TT

0281 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0 SOHC (SINGLE OVER-HEAD CAM) ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PRIMARY TIMING CHAIN RATTLE NOISE. *TT

15692 — SUSPENSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK, SNAP, RATTLE, OR CLUNK IN THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT

15168 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HIGH FREQUENCY BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *YH

0154 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) ACCOMPANIED BY A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741 AND IN SOME CASES P1728. *TT

14583 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

CONCERNS WITH BROKEN THERMOSTATS ON ENGINES. *JB

14451 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON WITH POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0351, P0352, P0353 AND / OR P0354 IN SELF TEST WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT. *TT

14345 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE USUALLY ON INITIAL STRT-UP AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF COLD SOAK. *JB

0075 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION OR BUZZ AT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. **MR

8493 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR CRANKSHAFT AREA AFTER SERVICE. **MR

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NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 FORD EXPLORER

NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1999 FORD EXPLORER.

Investigation EA01008 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Closed

Opened:

SEAT BELT WEBBING

Investigation SQ99026 — AIR BAGS Closed

Opened:

AIRBAG SYSTEM'S LIGHT DYSFUNCTIONAL

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