Nine problems related to steering have been reported for the 1999 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. While driving at various speeds with the driver side turn signal engaged, a puff of smoke emitted from the steering wheel without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred five times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The failure mileage was 186,200.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle veered into the left lane then the vehicle rolled over. The road conditions were wet. The tow truck towed the vehicle home because the crash destroyed the vehicle. As of December 5, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. There was a previous roll over crash however, the vehicle had been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 150,000.
While driving 30 mph steering wheel swayed away from the consumer. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving 70 mph the driver lost control of the steering wheel and the vehicle rolled over. Don't know if the air bags deployed. Please provide further information and police report.
While driving 60mph consumer made a sudden move with steering wheel and almost lost control of vehicle. Also, vehicle almost turned over when turning steering wheel 1 to 11/2 inch. Contacted dealer, nothing could be done about problem.
Steering is unstable traveling. Excessive sway, poor control. Dealership is aware of the problem.
While driving on highway, steering became wobbly & I pulled over. The tire collapsed just as I reached side of highway. Wife and infant were passengers. Called aaa & assisted by passing patrol car. Brought the tire to firestone dealer in natick, MA who *refused* to replace the tire for free and told me I must have driven over something. I traded in the Ford six months later for a Lexus. ( dot number: ).
The steering ratio is much too quick on my 1999 Ford Explorer. Other owners of this vehicle have voiced the same concern to me. On the the hiway just a very slight movement in the steering wheel translates into a lurch of the vehicle in that direction. Very dangerous!.
Steering very unstable?. . . . . . . Have to struggle to keep vehicle on the road when there are pavement problems such as cracks and crevices, etc. . . . . Have never driven a vehicle with this problem before and have driven quite a few cars. . Didnt notice it until after the mileage meter got to 54,000 mark. . . . . . Also have read the death rating in 40 mph crashes was much higher than usual at crash test. Com. . . . . . Why??????.