1999 Ford Expedition Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 946 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1999 Ford Expedition, 1% of the 946 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at 8,900 miles gasket blew. Took vehicle to dealer for repairs. Again at 22, 000 miles the gasket blew again. Also, vehicle was leaking oil. All gaskets had been replaced. Little white DOT on headlight switch doesn't light up. Switch assembly replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10090027, filed 2004-10, 8,900 miles“Engine compartment fire after being parked 5 minutes. Fire centered in engine compartment on driver's side towards the rear of the engine compartment. Brake switch at pedal had been replaced 4 months before fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10099510, filed 2004-11, 108,000 miles“1999 Ford Expedition: 4.6 sohc ead gasket leaks oil fixed twice still leaks. Multi function switch replaced once,doe's not work again. Expedition has rough idle ,never been able to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10045380, filed 2003-11, 48,000 miles“Exterior mirror is peeling, causing almost zero visibility. The manufacturer refuses to repair under warranty. These mirrors are heated with the turn signals embedded.”
NHTSA complaint #8017358, filed 2002-08, 61,000 miles“Both external rear view mirrors with built-in turn signal indicators have lost teh reflective surface. It seems that teh 'silvering' on the back side of the mirror has peeled off. Night visibility is near zero. Daytime is not much better. The defect has resulted in a couple near misses with respect to an accident. Ford will not cover under (extended) warranty. I reported it in 2001 .”
NHTSA complaint #10051508, filed 2004-01Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 6 | 1% |
| 2019 | 9 | 2% |
| 2018 | 25 | 7% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 15 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 | 20 | 2% |
| 1997 | 12 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford Expedition
248 complaintsTires
184 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
123 complaintsElectrical system
117 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
67 complaintsVehicle speed control
59 complaintsSuspension
52 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsSteering
32 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsEngine
26 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford Expedition
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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