1999 Ford Expedition: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 1137 complaints
1137
Total Complaints
99,084mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
64
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
65,625
25th Percentile
99,084
Median Mileage
130,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Engine
115
Tires
109
Tread/Belt
77
Electrical System
72
Engine And Engine Cooling
67
Gasoline
48
Exterior
47
Automatic Transmission
37
Windshield Wiper/Washer
33
Vehicle Speed Control
32
Severity Assessment
64
Crashes
95
Fires
78
Injuries
12
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS GOING OUT ON TWO OCCASIONS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK"
"CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE ACCELERATING AT HIGH SPEED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF A PIECE OF PLASTIC THAT BROKE OFF, WHICH CAUSED THROTTLE TO REMAIN WIDE OPEN. *AK"
"CONSUMER DRIVING ON WET ROADS 26 MILES AT 35MPH AND VEHICLE HYDROPLANED. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY DIFFERENT TIMES OF HYDROPLANING, IT WOULD HAPPEN ANYTIME. DEALER SAYS THEY WOULD WAIT FOR A RAINY DAY TO TRY DUPLICATING THE PROBLEM. *AK"
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Engine
115 complaints
25th: 63,750 mi
Median: 90,000 mi
75th: 120,125 mi
Tires
109 complaints
25th: 88,750 mi
Median: 118,000 mi
75th: 181,750 mi
Electrical System
72 complaints
25th: 71,175 mi
Median: 104,821 mi
75th: 143,000 mi
Engine And Engine Cooling
67 complaints
25th: 90,000 mi
Median: 109,000 mi
75th: 134,500 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
CA: 139
TX: 107
FL: 76
GA: 68
MI: 57
OH: 50
NY: 50
IL: 38
NC: 35
VA: 34
Who Files Complaints?
42.5%
Original Owners
57.5%
Second+ Owners
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Active Recalls (9)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Fuel System, Gasoline
Campaign 06E056000 | 13/06/2006
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
Headlights
Campaign 06E067000 | 01/08/2006
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.
Vehicle Speed Control
Campaign 05V388000 | 07/09/2005
A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.
BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO
Exterior Lighting
Campaign 06E060000 | 29/06/2006
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
Trailer Hitches
Campaign 00V073000 | 07/03/2000
THE TRAILER HITCH COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUT PLATES.
Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Campaign 99V099000 | 29/04/1999
LOSS OF LUG NUT TORQUE CAN CAUSE VIBRATION OR SEPARATION OF A WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL RE-TORQUE THE WHEEL LUGS TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS AND ALSO INSTALL A LABEL THAT SPECIFIES THAT THE WHEEL LUGS BE TORQUED TO 110 LB-FT ANY TIME THE WHEEL IS REMOVED.
Tread/Belt
Campaign 01X001000 | 22/05/2001
SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
Pedals And Linkages
Campaign 98V296000 | 17/11/1998
INCREASED BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES TO SEE IF THE RETAINER CLIP WAS INSTALLED, AND REPAIR, IF NECESSARY.
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Campaign 98V312000 | 07/12/1998
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR FUEL LINE ASSEMBLIES.
Extend Your Engine Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
- Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
- Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
- Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
- Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
- Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28