1999 Ford Expedition

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

9 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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   1998-12-30Service brakes, hydraulic98V296000 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.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles to see if the retainer clip was installed, and repair, if necessary.

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   1999Complaint volume 946 complaints filed for this model year.
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   1999-01-03Fuel system, gasoline98V312000 Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The fuel line assemblies may have been damaged by the supplier during manufacturing, allowing leakage.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and, if necessary, replace the front and rear fuel line assemblies.

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   1999-05-07Wheels99V099000 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…

   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.

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   1999-09-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-03-08 Factory installed towing hitch separatio
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   2000-05-15Trailer hitches00V073000 Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly to the frame attaching bolts could lose the clamp load.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the trailer hitch mounting bolts and nut plates.

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   2001-06-04Tires01X001000 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…

   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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   2005-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-02 Engine compartment fires
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   2005-06-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-10-13 Electrical system failure
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    2005-09-12Vehicle speed control05V388000 On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.

    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…

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    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
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    2005-10-13Engineering analysisClosed 2006-12-06 Windshield leak causes electric failures
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    2006-07-28Exterior lighting06E067000 Certain maxzone headlight assemblies, depo brand, p/nos. 331-1129L-asn and 331-1129R-asn, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. The recall began on July 28, 2006. Owners may contact maxzone at 909-822-3288.

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    2006-08-01Exterior lighting06E060000 Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…

    Remedy: Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

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    2006-08-04Fuel system, gasoline06E056000 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…

    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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Is the 1999 Ford Expedition reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Ford Expedition is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Expedition?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Ford Expedition have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.