Two problems related to front suspension control arm have been reported for the 1999 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My lower rear control arms that attach to the rear axle frame rusted and failed on both sides, causing me to lose control of vehicle. No injuries. It was a catastrophic failure. My neighbors 97 Expedition had the same problem 2 months earlier. His friends 98 Expedition also had this problem, resulting in damage to his vehicle. Junk yards and Ford dealership said this is a very common problem, but no recall as of yet.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Expedition. She stated that while driving 45 mph the drive shaft fell from under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. The technician concluded that there was corrosion in the suspension system, including the control arms. No repairs have been made. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. She has pictures of the failed component. The vehicle identification was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 101,000. Updated 10/21/09. Updated 10/20/09.