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1999 Ford FORD TRUCK problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

24 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

69,200 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 24 complaints (12.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior416.7%
Electrical and battery issues14.2%
Steering behavior14.2%
Fuel system concerns14.2%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
Engine And Engine Cooling
2
Tires
2
Air Bags
1
Air Bags:Frontal
1
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine3
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline3
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Tires2
Air Bags1
Air Bags:Frontal1
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood1
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)1

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Tires: 2; Air Bags: 1; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 1; Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc): 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
2
25,000 to 49,999
1
50,000 to 74,999
4
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
1
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0002
25,000 to 49,9991
50,000 to 74,9994
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9991
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 15 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2000
8
2001
4
2002
1
2003
2
2004
1
2005
6
2007
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20008
20014
20021
20032
20041
20056
20072

2000: 8; 2001: 4; 2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2004: 1; 2005: 6; 2007: 2

Pattern summary

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10112593 · 2005-03-06 (March 6, 2005)

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION STABILITY AND CONTROL, SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS OF SUSPENSION/STEERING COMPONENTS...TIE ROD/S BENT/BROKEN CAUSEING TO LOSE CONTROL AT LOW SPEED (THANK GOD I WASNT GOING FASTER AT THE TIME) WHEELS FLOPPED ON ITS SIDES CONTINUED 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF SEVERAL FRONT END,ARMS, JOINTS, TIE RODS, FRONT END REPAIRS COSTING $1500... PLUS...VEHICAL SWAYS ALL OVER THE ROAD AND PULLS RIGHT AND THEN PULLS LEFT WITH A LOT OF PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL AFTER SEVERAL 4/WHEEL ALIGNMENTS. I HAVE HAD T…

Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10112593 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10195982 · 2007-07-10 (July 10, 2007)

PREMATURE PERFORATED CORROSION OF ENTIRE STEEL BRAKE LINE OF MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 5.4L 4WD WAS DISCOVERED AFTER MY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WENT ON WITHOUT ANY PERCEIVED PROBLEM WITH BRAKING NOTED. INSPECTION OF THE BRAKES BY A NON-DEALER VENDOR REVEALED A WELL MAINTAINED BRAKE SYSTEM EXCEPT FOR SEVERE CORROSION OF THE ENTIRE BRAKE LINE SYSTEM WITH A LEAK ABOVE THE GAS TANK SUSPECTED. NO REPAIRS WERE STARTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY DELIVERED TO THE DEALER (AL PACKER FORD). THE DEALER REPORTED THAT THE BRAKE LINE HAD CORRODED T…

Owner-reported narrative. 128,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10195982 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10181004 · 2007-01-29 (January 29, 2007)

RE: FORD MOTOR COMPANY TRUCK WINDSHIELDS NOT SEALED PROPERLY WHILE DRIVING IN A HARD RAIN, I HAVE A 99 FORD EXPEDITION AND IT SOMEHOW HAD WATER LEAK INTO THE FUSE PANEL SHORTING IT OUT, ALSO SHORTED OUT THE GEM AND THE PCM. THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL, SMOKE FROM DASH. THERE WERE NO FLAMES, HOWEVER SOMETHING WAS BURNING SOMEWHERE. TRUCK QUIT RUNNING. BROKE DOWN 165 MILES AWAY FROM HOME. FIRST WE TRIED A "NEW" BATTERY, TRIED JUMPING IT NOTHING WORKED. WE HAD IT TOWED TO THE CLOSEST FORD DEALER - LAKE FORD IN LEWISTOWN, PA. TH…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10181004 at NHTSA ↗