general problems of the 1999 Ford Explorer

Transmission started slipping. Neutral is actually reverse over drive is neutral 2nd is od 1st is 2nd past 1st is 1st gear. When I move power lamp to off my headlights turn off. All of this haopened when I turned my vehicle on or when I was driving.

While traveling downhill, the vehicle began to swing violently when the brakes were applied. At the time of the incident, the consumer was pulling a 5x 10 single axle trailer on the back of the vehicle.

I was on the moterway {uk} towing a caravan I was doing 45/50 mph truck past me by and made us sway I gained control and then the car&caravan started bouncing. Caravan parted from the car and then we flipped over on to the passinger side and then rolled onto the roof across 3 lanes.

When roads were wet vehicle started to fishtail. Consumer had an accident while driving 65-70mph in rain. Vehicle started to fishtail, spun 180' went down an embankment then hit a tree. Consumer could not control vehicle. Vehicle was totalled. On December 15, 2000 consumer had a similar accident, road was wet, hit a patch of slushy snow, vehicle went into tailspin, and rolled over, damage was around $ 4500. Tires were firestone wilderness, p235/70r16.

When going up a hill at 55-60 mph in overdrive there is a vibration sensation. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated it was normal. Please provide any further information.

It admits noise from front right wheel between 0-30 mph. Has not contacted dealer yet.

While driving 10- mph , had stopped raining about 15 minutes earlier, vehicle headed towards the highway, and suddenly lost control and rolled over into an embankment.

While driving about 60 mph consumer felt like he was losing grip of road, and vehicle would wander from side to side.

While driving 65mph vehicle swerved and rolled over, resulting in injury. Dealer has been notified.

Vehicle was involved in a side collision at 30mph. The point of impact was between the front and rear doors on the passenger's side. Upon impact, vehicle rolled over 40 feet, resulting in minor injuries. Manufacturer will be notified.

When traveling about 60mph vehicle pulls to the right. When making a turn, vehicle makes a thumping noise. Truck sways and tires ride as if they need to be balanced, although tires have been balanced and problem still exists. Dealer says that there is nothing else that they can do.

Suspension makes the truck bounce like a ping pong ball while driivng at any speed. Ford has determined that the problem was a normal characteristic of the truck. Please provide any further information.

While driving at 45 mph and above vehicle wanders all over the road, and is very difficult to control. This wandering is worse under windy conditions. Consumer has contacted dealership, and was informed that vehicle' handling is typical of sport utility vehicles. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

While driving steering wheel pulls to the right. Dealer can't find the problem.

The vehicle became very unstable when the consumer turned the steering wheel to the right gradually.

Vehicle has been serviced twice for a front end alignment within 20 days of each other.

Truck is subject to vibration when driven highway speeds. Several components that relate to control and stability were replaced by dealership with no change incondition. Owner is concerned about losing control with no warning.

I have a problem with viberation when I get a tire rotation. Everytime the back tires are rotated to the front, I have increased viberation, so I have since rotated the tires back to where the viberation is much less. I read an article in the paper today that said the firestone wilderness tires were "under investigation". I travel quite a lot between texas and louisiana and I am concerned about my safety and others on the highways. Should this be a concern, since I seem to have a tire problem at this present time? I didn't appreciate the comment in the paper today "austin american statesman" about the fact that "the spare tire was there for a reason" after "NHTSA had cited cases about safety concerns of tires peeling off their casings, including reports of 21 deaths as there car is barreling down the road". . ( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ).

Consumer is having problems with the vehicle's suspension.

(1) vibration on applying brakes - car shudders and there is a noise that sound like metal hitting metal. Have brought car to dealer twice. Situation improved, but not eliminated(b) vibration at 60mph- vibration starts at about 55mph and is most pronounced at 60. Can feel vibration in throttle and steering wheel. Vibration greater when engine under load like when going up a grade. Have made appt. To have dealer check this( c) whistling noise- people standing in street told me that a whistling sound emanated from car. Made appointment to have dealer check this. Thus far dealer has been very diligent in trying to address and eliminate problems.