Nine problems related to equipment have been reported for the 1999 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Changed heater core in the front along with the blend door heat lasted for up to 3 days and got nothing but cold air in the front of my truck blowing out still have heat in the back this is crazy it is to cold for this and I spent my last on fixing my heat to only result in it going back out three days later people are telling me it might be the heater box motor I just want heat I'm tired of shivering while I drive .
While driving approximately 20 mph on a rural road the spare tire fell out from under the vehicle, onto the road. I discovered the cable that holds the spare tire in place under the vehicle had broken.
Here is my problem: about a month ago, my 99 Expedition began to make a "clunking" noise while making sharp turns (like into parking spaces). It is not just a noise - you can feel it through the steering wheel and it makes the whole truck jerk around. It is almost like my front wheels are driving over golf ball-sized rocks. The problem started very suddenly, and it is somewhat intermittant - but it is becoming more frequent as time goes on. I had it in to the Ford garage twice now, and it just does not want to act up when a technician in in the vehicle. Since I can't always make it happen, I am inclined to believe that it is not a mechanical problem (like a u-joint or cv joint). It is either really bad or non-existant. Also, I do not notice any major symptoms while driving in a straight line, although I sometimes do hear a high-pitched whine from the front end while travelling above 40 mph. This noise is also intermittant, and it sounds somewhat like a wheel bearing going out (they checked out ok). When I first experienced the jumpy front end while taking corners, I immediately thought that the truck had been switched into 4wd. The jerky, clunky behavior of the front end is nearly identical to how the truck acts when you run in 4wd on dry pavement. I have put the truck into 4wd to test this theory, and the problem is similar, but much worse when I force the transfer case into 4wd. One of the most noticible differences is how the truck acts when I first start to move. In 4wd, the truck is much more hesitant to start moving - it will not even creep forward in idle. Once I start to move, however, the truck jerks around just like I described above.
I have a 1999 Expedition that has a piston that is slapping. It seems to be a common problem with the 1999 Expeditions. I wanted to ask if there are any recalls on the horizon for this consistent probelm.
1999 Expedition spare tire cable failed. Broke while pulling out of a parking lot causing the spare tire to fall to the ground. Could have caused a fatality in another vehicle if it occured at high speed. A tire shop was the last to replace the spare. They say they are not responsible. I have always tightened it fully in the past. I assume that it may have been a bit loose and wore through the cable over time as it rubbed on the wheel.
Recall 00v0730/trailer hitch assembly:vehicle was taken to dealer and informed that there were no parts available.
Reporting trailer hitches fastener failure. Consumer noticed couple of bolts missing, one fell off in hand, and the others were loose. Can NHTSA provide information on this matter.
Nhtsa recall 00v073000 and manufacturer's recall 00s05/ trailer hitch and attachments. No parts were available.
Safety inspection of factory installed trailer hitch received one bolt only finger tight.