1999 Ford Explorer: recalls and complaints

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• 09V39900013 Oct 2009Vehicle Speed Control
• 07V3360003 Aug 2007Vehicle Speed Control
• 03V2810005 Aug 2003Seats / Front Assembly / Recliner
• 03V2800005 Aug 2003Vehicle Speed Control / Cables
• 00V39500028 Nov 2000Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
• 00V0720007 Mar 2000Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
• 99V16400029 Jun 1999Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hood / Latch
• 99V12300018 May 1999Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 99V06200130 Mar 1999Vehicle Speed Control

1. 09V399000Received 13 Oct 2009. 4,500,000 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 09S09. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Oct 2009.

2. 07V336000Received 3 Aug 2007. 3,600,000 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could result in an underhood fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 05S28. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Aug 2007.

3. 03V281000Received 5 Aug 2003. 1,552,880 units.

   Seats / Front Assembly / Recliner

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat, that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame, could fracture. If the bolt fractures and does not jam in the seat back frame, the seat back may recline until it makes contact with an object behind the seat, such as the second row seat cushion.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The driver could potentially lose contact with the steering wheel or foot pedals during such an event, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the driver seat upper bolt with a metal spacer and bolt. In addition, seats with tubular back frames will have the fully threaded lower recliner bolt replaced with a partially threaded bolt. Owner notification began on august 29, 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 03S04. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Aug 2003.

4. 03V280000Received 5 Aug 2003. 448,005 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control / Cables

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control and 4.0l sohc engines, if the strand cover on the speed control cable becomes flared at the end, the speed control cable may bind when the speed control is activated.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The throttle return spring force may not be sufficient to overcome the binding condition when the speed control is disengaged. Braking function would be maintained though stopping distances may be increased.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the speed control cable and, if necessary, replace it. Owner notification began august 29, 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 03S03. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Aug 2003.

5. 00V395000Received 28 Nov 2000. 100,500 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with the 3.27 or 3.55 axle ration. The subject vehicles have a powertrain control module that could allow the vehicle to exceed the design intent top speed. At these extreme speeds, the vehicle could be capable of exceeding the speed rating of the tire.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Operating the vehicle above the maximum speed rating could lead to a tire failure which at these speeds could result in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 00S46. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Jan 2001.

6. 00V072000Received 7 Mar 2000. 208,903 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles equipped with 4.0l engines and all-time 4-wheel drive (a4wd) powertrains. The generic electronic module (gem) could experience a condition referred to as "lock-up" in which the gem controlled electronic functions (e.g., front windshield wipers, interior lights, 4x4 system, etc.) could not be turned on or, in some cases if the function is on, could not be turned off.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An inoperative windshield wiper system could affect driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a resistor in the gem circuit.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 00S04. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Apr 2000.

7. 99V164000Received 29 Jun 1999. 854,288 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hood / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot and stick in the open position.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this occurs and the primary hood latch is either not engaged or is released, a hood fly-up could occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a secondary hood latch with components that are coated prior to assembly for improved latch pivot corrosion protection.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 99S18. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Jul 1999.

8. 99V123000Received 18 May 1999. 15,681 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The right front brake line to the hydraulic control unit (hcu) connection could separate causing the line to leak when the brake pedal is applied.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could result in a loss of brake pressure to the front wheels, increasing the stopping distance.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the flare nut on the brake line.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 99S16.

9. 99V062001Received 30 Mar 1999. 898,739 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: certain 1997-1999 rhd explorer equipped with 4.0l ohv/sohc engines and cruise control built from may 29, 1996 through march 4, 1999; 1998-1999 explorer/mountaineers equipped with 4.0l ohv/sohc or 5.0l engines or 1998-1999 rangers equipped with 2.5l, 3.0l ffv/efi or 4.0l engines and cruise control built from january 5, 1998 through march 4, 1999; 1998-1999 mustangs equipped with 3.8l, 4.6l 2-valve or 4-valve engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999; 1999 f250/f350/f450/f550 (over 8,500 lbs.) trucks equipped with 5.4l or 6.8l engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999; and 1999 f-53 stripped chassis equipped with 5.4l or 6.8l engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999. A cruise control cable can interfere with the speed control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the cruise control.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the cruise control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the cruise control cables. At the present time, the replacement cables are not available. Customers are being advised not to use the cruise control system until a replacement can be made.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 99S09.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 1999 Ford Explorer
• All 1999 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 30.

Complaints that report a crash

114

Complaints that report a fire

44

Injuries in the complaints

124

Deaths in the complaints

4

Date of the newest complaint

13 Nov 2018

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19770
2. 19840
3. 19850
4. 19860
5. 19870
6. 19880
7. 19890
8. 19900
9. 19918
10. 19924
11. 19936
12. 19944
13. 19955
14. 19966
15. 19977
16. 19989
17. 19999
18. 20009
19. 20016
20. 20024
21. 20032
22. 20040
23. 20050
24. 20061
25. 20071
26. 20081
27. 20090
28. 20101
29. 20116
30. 20125
31. 201311
32. 20146
33. 20158
34. 201614
35. 201713
36. 20187
37. 20196
38. 202033
39. 202126
40. 202224
41. 202315
42. 202410
43. 202520
44. 202614
45. 20271

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1999 Ford Explorer?

12,178,996 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Ford Explorer have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 142 recall campaigns for the Ford Explorer, model years 1977 to 2027. 9 of them name the 1999 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 1999 Ford Explorer name most often?

Tires: 397 of 1,724 component mentions, or 230.3 per 1,000. For all 1999 vehicles the figure is 48.2 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1999 Ford Explorer open?

No. Each of the 6 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.