1999 Ford Explorer Sport problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seats:front Assembly:recliner (11) · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control (5) · Vehicle Speed Control (4)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Ford Explorer Sport model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
52 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (20)
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:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor 2008-05-16 · CSP-08B01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for sale in california-federal emission warranty refund. *pe
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2004-11-01 · 04217 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt
Power Train:manual Transmission 2003-11-10 · 02138 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (wot), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with possible diagnostic trouble codes p0732, p0733, p1762 set on vehicles built before 12/1/2001. *tt
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 2002-07-01 · 16021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles with 4wabs may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes c1233 and c1234 (anti-lock brake sensor output failures) in slippery conditions. *tt
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components 2002-05-01 · 15910 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
concerns with brake vibration, roughness and / or grinding noise, and excessive brake rotor corrosion. *tt
Power Train 2002-05-01 · 15887 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit a no 1-2 upshift, no 2-3 upshift, a no engine braking condition in manual 1 or diagnostic trouble code p0732 (gear 2 incorrect ratio) or p0733 (gear 3 incorrect ratio). *tt
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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.