Seven problems related to equipment have been reported for the 1999 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 1999 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 1999 Explorer.
Gas pedal bracket fell off the firewall of the vehicle. Jamming up under the brake pedal almost caused and accident. I got the vehicle stopped by using the emergency brake did a temporary repair to get my vehicle to a shop to see about having repair done. After the vehicle was at the shop and repair was done the garage had informed me of the pour weld condition from the the gas pedal bracket was installed. Said repair was in deed done by the shop with all new weld being done and adjusted. After looking online for gas pedal problems for these vehicles Ford needs to have a nationwide recall to repair or replace these before someone gets serious injury or even death from a accident.
For years now, the vehicle will stall while driving. It can happen in town or on highways. At times it will start right back up and is drivable. Other times it needs to sit for 15-20 minutes before being able to start and drive the vehicle, although sometimes it will start after a short time, but sputter and stall again when putting the vehicle in drive. This started happening about 10-years ago, and all the likely causes have been checked or fixed (I. E fuel filter replaced). It seems to usually, if not always, happen during spring/summer months when it is warm. No mechanic, including at Ford dealerships have been able to identify any problems. It is definitely a safety issue as it will stall on busy interstates at speed limits. Thie date and info I used for this posts was simply the most current event, but the same events have been happening consistently for many years.
All the doors I have been having problems with, I had to replace the front door knobs however I keep having problems with door not opening from the inside or outside. My two back doors do not open inside or outside at all. Sometimes it works but the majority of the time it does not and right now it does not open at all. If there is an accident how are we suppose to get out.
After making right turn, abs light came on. Instrument dials started jumping. Vehicle shut off and would not start afterwards.
Normal, light usage (11,000mi/y); scheduled maintenances performed. 1. Rear axle seal(s) leaking. 2. Front pinion gear seal leaking. 3. Parking brake flooded with fluid from 1 or 2, not sure. 4. Evaporative unit for ac defective, needs replacement. 5. Lcd for clock/audio system defective. 6. Rear window wiper motor failed twice. ------- manufacturer admits not usual wear/tear, but won't cover any portion of approx. $2000. 00+ repair cost, nor even provide "loaner".
I have been advised by u-haul that they will no longer rent a trailer to me to be towed by my 1999 Ford Explorer (4dr, XLT). I have not been advised by by your agency or Ford that this vehicle is unsafe to use as a tow vehcile. My complaint is against u-haul for adopting this practice, and against Ford for failing to notify me if this vehcile is not safe to use as a tow vehcile, whcih is why I purchased it! I feel that I have been ignored by the NHTSA and Ford.
Summary did not explain the defects in these components.