Model year record

1999 Ford Expedition

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,137 owner complaints on file.

Ford Expedition, 1997–2002 generation
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Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V388000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
4,500,000
Reported to NHTSA
2005-09-07
Owners notified
2005-09-12

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Safety risk

A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V073000

Trailer hitches

Component
Trailer hitches
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
565,800
Reported to NHTSA
2000-03-07
Owners notified
2000-05-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS COULD LOSE THE CLAMP LOAD.

Safety risk

THE TRAILER HITCH COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUT PLATES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V099000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
53,784
Reported to NHTSA
1999-04-29
Owners notified
1999-05-07

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE (4X4), 17" CHROME STEEL WHEELS. THE CLAMP LOAD CAN BE LOST ON THE WHEEL LUGS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT WHEEL CONTACT AREA WITH THE HUB. IN SOME CASES, THE CONTACT AREA CAN DEFORM, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF LUG NUT TORQUE.

Safety risk

LOSS OF LUG NUT TORQUE CAN CAUSE VIBRATION OR SEPARATION OF A WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RE-TORQUE THE WHEEL LUGS TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS AND ALSO INSTALL A LABEL THAT SPECIFIES THAT THE WHEEL LUGS BE TORQUED TO 110 LB-FT ANY TIME THE WHEEL IS REMOVED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V312000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
305
Reported to NHTSA
1998-12-07
Owners notified
1999-01-03

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE SUPPLIER DURING MANUFACTURING, ALLOWING LEAKAGE.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR FUEL LINE ASSEMBLIES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V296000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
4,000
Reported to NHTSA
1998-11-17
Owners notified
1998-12-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MISSING OR PARTIALLY INSTALLED RETAINER CLIP THAT HOLDS THE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM.

Safety risk

INCREASED BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES TO SEE IF THE RETAINER CLIP WAS INSTALLED, AND REPAIR, IF NECESSARY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine11590,000 mi
Tires109109,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt7762,000 mi
Electrical system72104,643 mi
Engine and engine cooling67109,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4875,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior4750,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission3760,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3325,000 mi
Vehicle speed control32126,000 mi
Engine26174,616 mi
Unknown or other19105,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1990,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1456,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1378,000 mi
Suspension: rear13125,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1278,400 mi
Steering12102,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1275,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1266,547 mi
Air bags: frontal11125,418 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1178,000 mi
Structure11102,000 mi
Tires: sidewall1162,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood9107,800 mi
Fuel system, gasoline9130,000 mi
Suspension9101,000 mi
Suspension: front975,000 mi
Visibility: windshield999,084 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift866,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire873,900 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers784,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash789,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe786,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor737,000 mi
Air bags6—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly6—
Trailer hitches6—
Wheels6117,000 mi
Equipment5113,000 mi
Power train5220,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic5130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings590,000 mi
Electrical system: horn4—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system489,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system457,000 mi
Fuel system, other4114,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system4165,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch4—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)460,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal457,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module3123,950 mi
Electrical system: wiring3100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control375,500 mi
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack3—
Exterior lighting: turn signal361,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable367,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly375,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit354,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3—
Steering: linkages347,271 mi
Structure: body: door3—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments3—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint3100,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages3—
Visibility380,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear361,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor389,000 mi
Child seat2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings271,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch277,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter242,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor278,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)2—
Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system297,100 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element261,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls2—
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module1—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1120,000 mi
Child seat: material/padding1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator139,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1200,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)166,795 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility1120,000 mi
Equipment: electrical1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer167,000 mi
Exterior lighting148,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1108,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch18,900 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings150,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging1—
Interior lighting1—
Parking brake: conventional189,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)142,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Service brakes118,900 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1275,950 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings198,875 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1—
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system1110,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system: springs/bags1112,349 mi
Unknown1—
Vehicle speed control: cables1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1172,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1110,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: switch/wiring1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly183,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring110,000 mi

The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2000 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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