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1999 FORD EXPLORER Engine Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine Issues in the 1999 FORD EXPLORER

4 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine Complaints

#10925918 |
THE SINGLE OVERHEAD CAMSHAFT (SOHC) V6 ENGINE MAY HAVE AS MANY AS FOUR TIMING CHAINS WITH ASSOCIATED TENSIONERS AND GUIDES. I HAVE BEEN RECEIVING A RATTLING SOUND FROM MY ENGINE FOR YEARS AND IT USE TO COME AND GO, BUT NOW IT HAS GOTTEN WORST. I HAD NOTIFIED FORD MOTORS CORP., ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BACK ON 6-30-10 AND DIDN'T GET ANY HELP ON THIS MATTER, THE PERSON I SPOKE WITH TOLD ME THAT MY VIN# WASN'T COVERED. I RECENTLY FOUND THREE DOCUMENTS ON THIS PROBLEM, WITH A NHTSA # ON EACH DOCUMENT. ITEM NUMBER #630022, #620173 AND ARTICLE # 02-7-6. I HAVE ALSO BEEN BY A LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE SAME. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE FORD DEALERSHIP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING THIS PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MY VEHICLE FIXED, AND IS HOPING TO CAN HELP.
#10884377 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO CONSTANTLY SHIFT THE VEHICLE FOR IT TO BE OPERATED PROPERLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. PRIOR TO THESE FAILURES, THE BRAKES, TRANSMISSION, AND OIL WERE CHANGED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000
#10592817 | Fire
I WAS AT WORK ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON, 5/16 AND RECEIVED A VOICEMAIL AT 3:50PM FROM THE FIRE MARSHALL STATING MY 1999 FORD EXPLORER XLT BURNED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND WAS TOTALED. I HAD NOT DRIVEN THE EXPLORER SINCE APPROXIMATELY 7PM THE NIGHT BEFORE AND HAD TAKEN MY OTHER CAR TO WORK. THE EXPLORER WAS JUST SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY, OUTSIDE THE GARAGE AND STARTED BURNING. A NEIGHBOR 2 HOUSES OVER SMELLED THE SMOKE AND SAW THE FLAMES AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRE MARSHALL STATED HE HAD SEEN THIS TYPE OF FIRE BEFORE DUE TO THE FORD CRUISE CONTROL RECALL PROBLEMS, BASED ON THE BURN PATTERN. I WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND BOUGHT IT ABOUT 8 YEARS AGO AND HAVE NEVER RECEIVED ANY KIND OF RECALL NOTICE. I AM EXTREMELY UPSET THAT THIS KIND OF THING COULD HAPPEN AND DID HAPPEN - THE MORE I READ ABOUT THE...
#10553116 |
JUST LIKE COUNTLESS OTHER FORD EXPLORER OWNERS I AM EXPERIENCING OVERDRIVE MALFUNCTION AND SLIPPING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. IT SEEMS THAT ALL YEARS OF EXPLORERS ARE AFFECTED BY THIS FLAW. THERE ARE NUMEROUS STORIES OF SERVICE ADVISERS AT DEALERSHIPS ADMITTING THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW WITH THESE TRANSMISSIONS. THERE NUMEROUS INCIDENTS OF PEOPLE PAYING $3000 TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT, ONLY YTO HAVE IT RECUR DAYS, WEEKS, MONTHS LATER. EVERYONE OF US HAS THE SAME EXACT SYMPTOMS AS WELL AS THE COMPLETELY RANDOM ONSET OF THE ISSUE. FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THESE CARS AND DO RIGHT BY THEIR CUSTOMERS. *TR

Other 1999 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

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