10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 52,188 miles
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The contact owns a 1999 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the air ride suspension on the rear of the vehicle failed causing the vehicle to vibrate when the vehicle was being driven at various speeds. In addition, the vehicle was unstable when the contact would attempt a turn. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised the contact that he did not locate any leaks or fractured components on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 99,950.
- Youngstown, FL, USA
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Expedition. While driving approximately 60 mph over small bumps in the road he heard a rattle coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where he was informed the rear controls arms and tracking bar were rusted through. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 133,000.
- Danbury, CT, USA
My lower rear control arms that attach to the rear axle frame rusted and failed on both sides, causing me to lose control of vehicle. No injuries. It was a catastrophic failure. My neighbors 97 Expedition had the same problem 2 months earlier. His friends 98 Expedition also had this problem, resulting in damage to his vehicle. Junk yards and Ford dealership said this is a very common problem, but no recall as of yet.
- Monroe Township, NJ, USA
We had our 1999 Ford Expedition air suspension actuators repaired and 3 weeks later both back air shocks exploded. It was parked about 2 hours before they exploded. Thankfully no one was injured.
- Lorraine, NY, USA
Air suspension system went completely out while riding and caused vehicle to tilt from side to side on two wheels, causing vehicle to go out of control hitting tree. There were no repairs done to vehicle. The suspension system failed automatically. Vehicle was a total loss.
- Social Circle, GA, USA
: the contact stated the air suspension seized because the ball joints were detaching. After the suspension seized the check suspension light illuminated.
- Hazel Park, MI, USA
While driving my vehicle there is a vibration in the rear end with a loud bumping noise. Much like a 4X4 in a hard turn. The dealer has repaired the problem four other times and this will be the fifth. I am worried that this could be a safety issue with something happening to the axle while driving. The vehicle only has 56K miles on it. The vehicle also lurches forward on start up.
- Marysville, PA, USA
"sway bar bolts" that connect wheel to frame are missing on both driver and passenger front wheels. Consumer heard noise with tires and inspected vehicle.
- Santa Ana, CA, USA
While driving it was "very bumpy" during normal operation. Consumer examined vehicle, and saw that rear suspension was allowing rear of vehicle to rest on rear wheels. Dealership inspected vehicle and determined that air compressor motor and relay had to be replaced. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
- Sickerville, NJ, USA
While driving 65 mph rear of vehicle dropped. Dealer said rear suspension/ airbags needed to be replaced.
- Desoto, TX, USA
Rear axle failed causing left wheel to fall off when consumer made a turn.
- Sugar Land, TX, USA
1) upon accelerating from a stop, the transmission/transfer case seems to slip and shudder as if the tires are not grabbing the road. This is at all speeds, whether slow or quick starts. Also, during high speed acceleration such as when passing on the highway, there is a low pitch growling sound and vibration as if the engine mounts are broken. 2) the front intermittent wipers turn on by themself occasionally, usually just for one sweep then turn back off. 3) the rear automatic load leveling air shocks on one occasion deflated totally after being parked for about 4 hours. The truck chassis was nearly touching the rear tires, I was unable to drive away until they reinflated after starting the vehicle.
- Nashua, NH, USA
- Coventry, RI, USA