1999 Ford Excursion Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 82,500miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Ford Excursion (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1999 Ford Excursion. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and suspension (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 82,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the diesel filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system2 29%
- Engine cooling2 29%
- Suspension2 29%
- Brakes1 14%
- Fuel system1 14%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “I have a 99 Ford expedition. Tail lights, brake lights, hazard lights, and rear wiper works when they want to work. Taken it to service shop, cannot duplicate problem. Take it bake when it does it again, shop replaces junction box (fuse box). It is happening again as I write this, and is not working again. Shop doesn't seem to know the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10132745, filed 2005-08, 80,000 milesEngine cooling: “I own a 1999 Ford expedition and have now had 2 spark plugs eject out of the cylinder head due destroying the coils of each spark plug in the process. This is a widely know issue with 1997-2000 fords, but Ford is doing nothing about it. I call the dealer in carlsbad california and was quoted almost $3000 to fix the problem. There is no recall on this failure and Ford is doing nothing about it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10154355, filed 2006-04, 130,000 milesSuspension: “While backing up and turning, the lower ball joint on my 1999 Ford expedition failed. The pin actually sheared off the ball. The vehicle had about 96200 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10165090, filed 2006-08, 96,200 milesBrakes: “When applying the brakes the steering wheel vibrated and the car jumped. The front and rear rotors were replaced. The fuel line was replaced twice. The vehicle accelerated on its own.”
NHTSA complaint #10108800, filed 2005-01, 5,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
17% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 73,000 and 96,200 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 07V553000Dec 5, 2007Engine and engine cooling › Engine › DieselCovers: Ford Excursion 1997–2003, F-450 SD 1997–2003, E Series 1997–2003 +3 more
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Recall details for the 1999 Ford Excursion → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10019075Jan 1, 2006Fuel system, Other or unknown. Fuel conditioner. Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on cold start, hard start, or coking of components exposed to exhaust.
- 10013316Jan 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. A cold weather reverse engagement stall.
Other model years of the Ford Excursion
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 65 | 84,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2004 | 95 | 82,400 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 106 | 57,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 129 | 63,050 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 209 | 81,350 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2000 | 533 | 80,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 7 | 82,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Excursion model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Ford Excursion have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1999 Ford Excursion as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Ford Excursion is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 1999 Ford Excursion been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Ford Excursion reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 82,500 miles and the middle half falls between 73,000 and 96,200 miles; 17% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.