Complaints
1,137
Crashes
64
Fires
95
Injuries
78
Fatalities
12
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Ford Expedition Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1115 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:92,047 mi
Fires:5
#2109 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:127,671 mi
Crash-related:6
#377 complaints
Tires:Tread/Belt
Avg mileage:64,500 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Ford Expedition.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 115 | — | 5 | 92,047 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 109 | 6 | — | 127,671 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 77 | 3 | — | 64,500 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 72 | 1 | 16 | 106,042 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 67 | — | 7 | 110,603 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 48 | — | 4 | 89,151 mi | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 47 | — | — | 48,969 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 37 | 2 | — | 68,600 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 33 | — | 1 | 42,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 32 | 6 | 14 | 131,131 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 26 | 1 | 7 | 178,516 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 19 | — | 13 | 102,827 mi | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | 14 | — | — | 56,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 13 | 3 | — | 85,500 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 13 | 1 | — | 113,075 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 12 | — | — | 81,150 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | 4 | — | 161,100 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar | 12 | — | — | 72,869 mi | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 12 | 3 | — | 84,347 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 11 | 9 | — | 157,280 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 11 | 1 | — | 76,176 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 11 | 1 | 2 | 109,286 mi | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 11 | — | — | 65,750 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 9 | — | 8 | 120,038 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 9 | — | 3 | 126,429 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | 2 | 1 | 131,547 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 9 | 1 | — | 75,000 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 9 | — | 1 | 84,237 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 8 | — | — | 66,000 mi |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
115
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
92,047
Tire Defects
109
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,671
Tires:Tread/Belt
77
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,500
Electrical Faults
72
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
16
Avg Miles
106,042
Engine & Cooling
67
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
7
Avg Miles
110,603
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
48
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
89,151
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
47
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,969
Automatic Transmission
37
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,600
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
42,500
Unintended Acceleration
32
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
14
Avg Miles
131,131
Engine Problems
26
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
7
Avg Miles
178,516
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
13
Avg Miles
102,827
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
13
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,500
Suspension:Rear
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,075
Electrical System:Ignition
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,150
Steering Defects
12
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
161,100
Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,869
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,347
Air Bags:Frontal
11
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
157,280
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,176
Structural Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
109,286
Tires:Sidewall
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,750
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
8
Avg Miles
120,038
Gasoline Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
126,429
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
131,547
Suspension:Front
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,000
Visibility:Windshield
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
84,237
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,000
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1999 Ford Expedition — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Ford Expedition reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1999 Ford Expedition has 1,137 NHTSA complaints, 64 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 115 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Ford Expedition?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (115 complaints, avg 92,047 mi); Tire Defects (109 complaints, avg 127,671 mi); Tires:Tread/Belt (77 complaints, avg 64,500 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Ford Expedition?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 96,704 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Ford Expedition include 64 crash-related reports, 95 fire reports, 78 injuries, and 12 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Ford Expedition as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Ford Expedition?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1999 Ford Expedition shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Expedition reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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