7.9

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,286 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

The NHTSA is the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. See the Back button — blue bar at the very top of the page — to explore more.

Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 1999 Ford Expedition:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

problem #7

Jun 022003

Expedition 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,000 miles
The right outside mirror material is flaking off making it nearly impossible to see down this side of the vehicle. After doing some research, I have found out that hundreds of people have complained to Ford about the defective mirror and Ford refuses to fix the quality problem. Additionally, the wipers, come on an off for no apparent reason. In speaking with the dealer about both of these problems, they indicate Ford will not remedy this situation even though many have complained

- El Segundo, CA, USA

problem #6

Mar 142002

(reported on)

Expedition 4WD

  • miles
Rear windshield wiper intermittently shuts off. Windshield wiper motor has been replaced twice. Still does it.

- Setauket, NY, USA

problem #5

Jul 312001

Expedition

  • miles
Turn signal/wiper control stem shorting out with electrical arc sounds as long as stem is in L/R position. Same item occurred in similar vehicle owned by same: 1997 Ford Expedition, VIN#[xxx]. suspect this is a defective assembly which may cause accidents due to lack of ability to indicate turning intent, especially when turning left or changing lanes. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #4

Sep 131999

(reported on)

Expedition

  • miles
Windshield wipers continually self activate, module replacement is not available to Ford at time of failure. Constant dry wiping has scratched windshield. Mjs

- Milford, CT, USA

problem #3

May 011999

Expedition

  • miles
Wipers turn on automatically while switch is in the off position. Wiper motor replaced once, problem still exists.

- Cary, IL, USA

problem #2

Jan 011999

Expedition 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittently the windshield wipers / rear windshield wipers will come on. Consumer cannot turn off the wipers if the wipers come on unexpecedtly, need to wait until they turn off by themselves. Ford says they are working on the problem.

- Waterloo, IA, USA

problem #1

Jan 011999

Expedition 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittent problem with windshield wipers turning on while switch is in off mode. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that they are aware of this problem, but no solution has been found at this time.

- Fremont, CA, USA