1999 Ford Expedition Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1999 Ford Expedition. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 05V388000Sep 7, 20054,500,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Ford Expedition 1997–2002, F-150 1994–2002, F-250 1994–1999 +3 more

  Reported issue: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.

  Possible consequence: A fire at the switch could occur.

  Remedy: By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed…

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• 00V073000Mar 7, 2000565,800 vehicles potentially affected
  Trailer hitches
  Covers: Ford Expedition 1997–2000, Lincoln Navigator 1997–2000

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly to the frame attaching bolts could lose the clamp load.

  Possible consequence: The trailer hitch could then separate from the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the trailer hitch mounting bolts and nut plates.

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• 99V099000Apr 29, 199953,784 vehicles potentially affected
  Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
  Covers: Ford Expedition 1999, Lincoln Navigator 1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with four-wheel-drive (4x4), 17" chrome steel wheels. The clamp load can be lost on the wheel lugs due to insufficient wheel contact area with the hub. In some cases, the contact area can deform, resulting in a loss of lug nut torque.

  Possible consequence: Loss of lug nut torque can cause vibration or separation of a wheel and tire from the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will re-torque the wheel lugs to proper specifications and also install a label that specifies that the wheel lugs be torqued to 110 lb-ft any time the wheel is removed.

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• 98V312000Dec 7, 1998305 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Ford Expedition 1999, Lincoln Navigator 1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The fuel line assemblies may have been damaged by the supplier during manufacturing, allowing leakage.

  Possible consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and, if necessary, replace the front and rear fuel line assemblies.

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• 98V296000Nov 17, 19984,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
  Covers: Ford Expedition 1999, Lincoln Navigator 1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. These vehicles may have a missing or partially installed retainer clip that holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm.

  Possible consequence: Increased brake stopping distance can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles to see if the retainer clip was installed, and repair, if necessary.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA05015Windshield leak causes electric failuresClosed · Oct 13, 2005
• PE05033Electrical system failureClosed · Jun 15, 2005
• PE99060Factory installed towing hitch separatioClosed · Sep 27, 1999

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