🚗 AutoDefect IQ

1999 Ford Expedition problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (106) · Tires (92) · Tires:tread/Belt (73)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

53 /100
⚠ Known trouble spots — research carefully

Compared against other Ford Expedition model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

🛣️ Complaints by mileage

<25k miles: 11 complaints <25k 25–50k miles: 38 complaints 25–50k 50–75k miles: 79 complaints 79 50–75k 75–100k miles: 76 complaints 75–100k 100–125k miles: 79 complaints 100–125k 125–150k miles: 58 complaints 125–150k 150k+ miles: 59 complaints 150k+

400 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.

946
Complaints
0
Recalls
293
Service bulletins
52
Crashes reported
77
Fires reported
5
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (293)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2007-10-01 · 07212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. updated 2/23/10. *pe

Engine And Engine Cooling 2005-11-14 · 041601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt

Power Train:axle Assembly 2005-04-01 · 05618 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

rear axle noise repair. *tt

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2005-03-21 · 0554 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4l 2v engine. *tt

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) 2005-03-07 · 05417 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

intermittent rough idle - non-commanded egr (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow. *tt

Suspension:rear 2005-01-01 · 050618 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

rear axle noise repair. *sc

Showing the 6 most recent of 293 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

No detailed complaint narratives on file.

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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