1999 Ford Expedition Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 3%of 946 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Ford Expedition, 3% of the 946 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,500 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The shift linkage from the steering column to the transmission will not work due to several kinks in the cable. I cant get the keys out of the ignition due to this nor can I even drive my vehicles because it wont ho into gear. I was on my way home stopping at a store when this occurred. Had to leave my truck in the parking lot with the keys atuuck in ot.”
NHTSA complaint #11207635, filed 2019-05, 220,200 miles“When turning into parking lot entrance after complete stop, the steering suddenly became loose and I felt a vibration and heard a skidding noise from one tire. The steering was loose but responsive while I turned into a parking spot. After that, the right front wheel would not turn with the steering wheel. The ball joint on the passenger side tie rod had separated. I had the car towed to a local Ford dealership where the tie rod was replaced. The dealer discarded the old parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10144456, filed 2005-12, 77,959 miles“In june I purchased my Expedition and noticed that there was a rumbling noise and pulling to one side at a speed of 55 about two weeks later. I had taken it back to the dealer he said they checked it out can not find anything wrong. While turning in to a parking lot in sept. I heard a crack and my steering was not good. I thought nothing serious ,well when I went to leave I could not back up my front wheel was dragging results was a broken tie rod. Very lucky to not be driving down the road with my 3 children. …”
NHTSA complaint #10107539, filed 2005-01, 67,000 miles“I have a 1999 Ford Expedition eddie bauer, on monday, december 13,2004 I was having brakes and rotors replaced on my truck. The mechanic notified me that there was a major problem with the tie rod end. He said that the bolts were broken on one side and missing on the other. He also stated that he was surprised that the vehicle was still upright and that I had not been in an accident. My vehicle has now been in the shop for 3 days due to this problem. The mechanic who is fixing the problem stated that I needed to find out if there are any recalls on this vehicle for the tie rod end.”
NHTSA complaint #10103014, filed 2004-12, 78,000 miles“While driving 20 MPH consumer heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle, and lost steering control. A tow truck was called in. Tow truck driver informed consumer that the tie rod broke. Vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. Dealer was not notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10097738, filed 2004-10, 36,200 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 36% |
| 2025 | 7 | 18% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 11 | 3% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 14 | 5% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 5% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 30 | 3% |
| 1999 | 32 | 3% |
| 1998 | 52 | 6% |
| 1997 | 94 | 11% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford Expedition
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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