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1999 FORD EXPLORER Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments Issues in the 1999 FORD EXPLORER

5 structurebodyhoodhinge and attachments complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

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0
Crashes
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Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments Complaints

#10264084 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT REMAIN OPEN IN A FIXATED POSITION. IF THE HOOD COLLAPSES ONTO A PERSON, HE OR SHE COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS THE FRONT HOOD LIFT CYLINDER. SHE HAS NOT HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000. UPDATED 4/23/09 *CN UPDATED 04/28/09.*JB
#10200668 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROD THAT IS USED TO KEEP THE HOOD LIFTED IS TOO SMALL. THE ROD DOES NOT KEEP THE HOOD PROPPED UP AND CAUSES IT TO CLOSE. THE HOOD HAS NEVER FALLEN ON HIM, BUT HE HAS HAD MANY CLOSE CALLS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE CONTACT'S RESPONSIBILITY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
#10155197 |
1999 EXPLORER HOOD DOES NOT STAY OPEN WHEN LIFTED. *TS THE GAS LIFT SUPPORTS FAILED AND CAUSED THE HOOD TO COME CRASHING DOWN ON THE CONSUMER'S HEAD. THE HOOD CAUSED A GASH AND SWELLING ON THE CONSUMER'S FOREHEAD. *NM
#10072143 |
THE FACTORY HOOD SHOCKS ARE TOO SMALL AND CANNOT HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE HOOD. THIS RESULTED IN THE HOOD SLAMMING SHUT WITHOUT WARNING. *AK THE HOOD WOULD STAY UP FOR FIVE MINUTES. *SC *JB
#762111 |
THE PRESSURIZED LIFT RODS WHICH HOLD THE HOOD UP FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE FIRST TIME THE HOOD FELL AND PINNED MY FINGERS UNDER THE CLOSED HOOD. I FEEL THE COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE (45 DEGREES) CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAILURE. IT HASN'T OCCURED DURING THE WARMER TIMES OF THE YEAR.*AK

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 Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Engine 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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