1999 Ford Ford Truck Problems

DRIVING NORMALLY WHEN LOAD SOUND CAME OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. ACCELERATING SLIGHTLY TO GET OFF OF THE ROAD SOUNDED LIKE BACK FIRING. EXPEDITION WAS TOWED TO MECHANICS. TOW TRUCK OPERATOR ALSO MENTIONED THAT HE HIMSELF HAD TOWED BETWEEN 15 AND 20 EXPEDITIONS DUE TO THIS SPARK PLUG PROBLEM AND WE LIVE IN A SMALL COMMUNITY. AFTER EXAMINING, MECHANIC EXPLAINED THAT ONE HALF OF THE HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE SPARK PLUG COMING OUT OF THE HEAD AND STRIPING THE THREADS ON ITS WAY OUT. HE CALLED FELLOW MECHANIC THAT WORKS AT FORD WHO TOLD HIM HE HAS REPLACED MANY FORDS WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THREADS ARE NOT ADEQUATE FOR HOLDING SPARK PLUG IN HEAD. OTHER DAMAGE WAS DONE UNDER THE HOOD DUE TO EJECTION OF PLUG. CHANCES ARE GOOD THAT THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM COULD HAPPEN TO THE OTHER SIDE A DIRECT QUOTE FROM MY MECHANIC. *JB

1999 FORD DIESEL TRUCK OIL PAN LEAKS. *MR THE OIL PAN DETERIORATED PREMATURELY. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A FIX OF THE PROBLEM AND A RECALL. THE CONSUMER HAS TALKED TO MANY FORD TRUCK OWNERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM. *SC

INTERIOR LIGHTS, POWER WINDOWS, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK WHICH COULD OF CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHEN IT HAPPENED WHEN IT WAS RAINING. *JB

I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE WIPER IN MY VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASED THEY ONLY COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY ARE UNABLE TO REPAIR IT. I HAVE ALSO HAVE A AIR BAG LIGHT GO ON AND OFF THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIX EITHER. *JB

I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE WIPER IN MY VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASED THEY ONLY COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY ARE UNABLE TO REPAIR IT. I HAVE ALSO HAVE A AIR BAG LIGHT GO ON AND OFF THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIX EITHER. *JB

I KNOW OF TWO OTHER INCIDENTS THAT SAME KIND FAILED, FORD BASICALLY SAID PROVE IT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

PREMATURE PERFORATED CORROSION OF ENTIRE STEEL BRAKE LINE OF MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 5.4L 4WD WAS DISCOVERED AFTER MY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WENT ON WITHOUT ANY PERCEIVED PROBLEM WITH BRAKING NOTED. INSPECTION OF THE BRAKES BY A NON-DEALER VENDOR REVEALED A WELL MAINTAINED BRAKE SYSTEM EXCEPT FOR SEVERE CORROSION OF THE ENTIRE BRAKE LINE SYSTEM WITH A LEAK ABOVE THE GAS TANK SUSPECTED. NO REPAIRS WERE STARTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY DELIVERED TO THE DEALER (AL PACKER FORD). THE DEALER REPORTED THAT THE BRAKE LINE HAD CORRODED THROUGH CLOSE TO THE MASTER CYLINDER AND WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID DOWN THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE BRAKE LINE. CUSTOMER HAS AUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE CORROSION RIDDEN BRAKE LINE SETUP AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $700.00 + THAT SO FAR IS NOT COVERED BY FORD. THE DEALER HAS BEEN INSTUCTED TO HOLD ALL REMOVED PARTS FOR INSPECTION. REVIEW OF REPORTS SUBMITTED BY OTHERS RE BRAKE LINE CORROSION AND BRAKE FAILURE EVENTS AND REPORT OF THIS EVENT TO FORD FOR CONSIDERATION FOR COVERAGE AS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN MATERIAL (INFERIOR STEEL BRAKE-LINE SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUST PERFORATING CORROSION) DID NOT GENERATE AN OFFER FOR COVERAGE OR TECHNICAL BULLETIN ADVISING THESE COMPONENTS BE CLOSELY INSPECTED FOR THIS POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING AND UNEXPECTED SOURCE OF BRAKE FAILURE AS WELL AS A POTENTIAL RISK FOR UNEXPECTED VEHICLE FIRE. I REQUEST A TECHNICAL BULLETIN AND/OR RECALL FOR INSPECTION FOR CORROSION OF BRAKELINES ON ALL FORD EXPEDITIONS. HOPEFULLY WE MAY SAVE SOME-ONE'S LIFE FROM TRAGEDY. *TR

VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED; I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE, IT DID NOT GET FIXED AND ANOTHER PROBLEM PRESENTED ITSELF WHICH I HAD TO HAVE FIXED AS WELL. I THEN PROCEEDED TO TAKE IT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TO GET THE BRAKES FIXED, THEY TOO DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM; THE VECHICLE STILL SHAKES AT AROUND 30.*AK

AFTER SHIPPING TIRE AND ESTIMATES AND PHOTOS OF THE DAMAGES AS REQUIRED BY FIRESTONE, MY CLAIM WAS DENIED , THEIR REASON WAS: FAILURE DUE TO UNDER INFLATION. BECAUSE WE TRAVEL A LOT WITH OUR FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER, I REGULARLY CHECK AND KEEP MY TIRES INFLATED AT THE MANUFACTURE'S RECOMMED (75LBS) OF AIR PRESSURE.FIRESTONE HAS THE TIRE IN QUESTION AND WILL SEND IT BACK TO ME AT MY ADDITIONAL EXPENSE. (REF. NO. 028739) THE OTHER TWO TIRES THAT BLEW OUT HAD JUST OVER 36000 MILES. THEY WERE ALSO ON THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. I DID NOT FILE ON THESE TWO BECAUSE THEY CAUSED NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VNW81XL079 TIRESIZE: 26575R16)

WHILE GOING OVER POT HOLES OR BRAKING HARD THE VEHICLE WOULD SWERVE AND EXPERIENCE TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL, POSSIBLY DUE TO THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE (NO MAKE/MODEL OF TIRE PROVIDED). *MJS

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION STABILITY AND CONTROL, SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS OF SUSPENSION/STEERING COMPONENTS...TIE ROD/S BENT/BROKEN CAUSEING TO LOSE CONTROL AT LOW SPEED (THANK GOD I WASNT GOING FASTER AT THE TIME) WHEELS FLOPPED ON ITS SIDES CONTINUED 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF SEVERAL FRONT END,ARMS, JOINTS, TIE RODS, FRONT END REPAIRS COSTING $1500... PLUS...VEHICAL SWAYS ALL OVER THE ROAD AND PULLS RIGHT AND THEN PULLS LEFT WITH A LOT OF PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL AFTER SEVERAL 4/WHEEL ALIGNMENTS. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICAL INTO COURTSEY FORD MATTYDALE NY SEVERAL TIMES NOW TO FIX FRONT END PROBLEMS \ THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND SHOULD BE DEFINITELY A RECALL ON THE FORD EXPIDITIONS. FUTHERMORE, ALL WHEEL DRIVE / 4 WHEEL DRIVE OFTEN IS LOCKED INTO 4 WHEEL WILL NOT COME OUT OF 4 WHEEL DRIVE. ***ALSO, DIGITAL DASH SHORT OR LOSS OF USE LIGHTS ON DASH GOING OUT INCLUDING ODOMETER OFTEN GO OUT AND THE TURN BACK ON I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS REGARDING ALL OF THE ABOVE...FOR THE 99 FORD EXPIDITIONS. *** THE BRAKE PEDAL ALSO LOCKS UP IF/WHEN THE TIRE SPIN OR ENGINE REVVS UP YOU TRY TO APPLY THE BREAKS HOWEVER, THE BREAK PEDAL WILL NOT MOVE IT'S LOCKED AND WILL NOT MOVE UNLIT TIRES STOP SPINNING OR ENG. STOPS REVVING...ANTI-LOCK PROBLEM???*AK

(MOTOR HOME) IT HAS BEEN REPORTED ON SEVERAL RV BULLETIN BOARDS ON THE INTERNET THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE NEW FORD TRUCK CHASSIS THAT IS BEING USED IN CLASS A MOTOR HOME PRODUCTION. AT FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THE CABLE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE THROTTLE CONTROL IS FREEZING. IF ONE IS TRAVELING AT 70 MPH (AS ONE PERSON REPORTED), THEN THE THROTTLE IS FROZEN AT 70 MPH, AND ONE HAS NO WAY TO REDUCE SPEED. SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL SHOT OVER A 20 FOOT EMBANKMENT FOR THE SAME REASON. NEITHER HAD RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD REGARDING THE SITUATION. OTHERS HAVE FOUND THAT FORD IS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE A TIMELY REPLACEMENT. A WEEK AGO, FORD WAS ALLEGEDLY REPORTING THAT THERE WERE NO REPLACEMENTS NATION-WIDE. THE PROBLEM IS NOT LIMITED TO ANY ONE MOTORHOME MANUFACTURER. IT IS ANY MOTORHOMES THAT ARE BUILT ON THE FORD CLASS A CHASSIS WITH THE V-10 ENGINE. SOME WHO HAVE CALLED FORD, STATE THAT FORD DOES NOT SEEM TO THINK IT IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM. I DISAGREE AND I WOULD ASK THAT YOU INVESTIGATE THE SITUATION BEFORE SOMEONE NEEDLESSLY DIES. THANK YOU.

INTERIOR LIGHTS, POWER WINDOWS, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK WHICH COULD OF CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHEN IT HAPPENED WHEN IT WAS RAINING. *JB

VEHICLE HIT IN REAR. BOTH SEATS BROKE AT PIVIT POINT. *AK

1999 FORD WINDSTAR RACK & PINION FAILURE, 72,000 MILES.*AK

THIS IS THE MOST HAZADOUS VEHICLE ON THE ROAD. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

ON UNEVEN ROADS THE STEERING WHEEL TURNS ON IT'S OWN AND WITH A MODERATE TO STRONG WIND FROM THE SIDE THE MOTORHOME VEERS LEFT AND RIGHT. NLM

SERVERE TRUCK SWAY USING ANTI-SWAY TRAILERING BAR WITH 23' TRAILER

RE: FORD MOTOR COMPANY TRUCK WINDSHIELDS NOT SEALED PROPERLY WHILE DRIVING IN A HARD RAIN, I HAVE A 99 FORD EXPEDITION AND IT SOMEHOW HAD WATER LEAK INTO THE FUSE PANEL SHORTING IT OUT, ALSO SHORTED OUT THE GEM AND THE PCM. THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL, SMOKE FROM DASH. THERE WERE NO FLAMES, HOWEVER SOMETHING WAS BURNING SOMEWHERE. TRUCK QUIT RUNNING. BROKE DOWN 165 MILES AWAY FROM HOME. FIRST WE TRIED A "NEW" BATTERY, TRIED JUMPING IT NOTHING WORKED. WE HAD IT TOWED TO THE CLOSEST FORD DEALER - LAKE FORD IN LEWISTOWN, PA. THEY SAY IT NEEDS A NEW FUSE PANEL, GEM, PCM OVER $800 AND THIS DOESN'T EVEN GUARANTEE A RUNNING VEHICLE. ALSO THEY SAY THAT EVEN IF THE VEHICLE DOES START THERE WILL BE NO AIRBAGS! OR RADIO (THEY WERE SHORTED INTERNALLY). THE SAFETY ISSUE I'D LIKE TO REPORT IS THAT WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE TRUCK CUTS OUT INSTANTLY. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED APPROX. 6 MOS. BEFORE THIS INCIDENT . AGAIN DRIVING IN A HARD RAIN I WAS PULLING OUT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. LUCKILY I DIDN'T PULL ALL THE WAY OUT IN FRONT OF THE TRAFFIC BEFORE MY TRUCK JUST QUIT RUNNING. HAD TO PUSH IT OFF THE ROAD AND A JUMP GOT IT STARTED THIS TIME. AT THIS TIME I HAD NO IDEA WHAT CAUSED THIS. SINCE THEN I TALKED TO OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. THEY SAID FORD KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT IT IS AND THEY EVEN HAVE A NAME FOR IT - THEY CALL IT "WATER INTRUSION". I URGE YOU TO HAVE THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY PUT IN A RECALL ON THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED OUT THERE!. *NM

HAVE TRIED SINCE OCTOBER, 4 MONTHS AFTER LEASE TO GET THIS PROBLEM CORRECTED, AND STILL NOT COMPLETED TO EXPECTATIONS. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK

TRANSMISSION DIDN'T DOWN SHIFT AND STAYED IN GEAR WHEN THE DRIVE SELECTOR WAS PUT INTO NEUTRAL. *AK

THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD IN THE EVENING HOURS WHILE PARKED AND IN THE OFF POSITION. NO ONE WAS SIGHTED NEAR THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME. PROPER AUTHORITIES WERE CALLED AND INVESTIGATED THE INCIDENT. THE "HOT SPOT" OF THE FIRE APPEARS TO BE IN THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS. THIS VEHICLE WAS USED ALL DAY AND PARKED FOR MANY HOURS BEFORE THE FIRE IGNITED.