1999 Ford Explorer Sport Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport, 4% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,150 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Went to apply break pressure due to another car running stop sign in parking lot. Was going approximately 10 MPH. Lost break pressure and could barely stop. Checked break fluid which was completely empty. No break light notice prior to incident indicating low break fluid. Asked Ford dealership if my car was serviced due to a recall notice for this defect. Was told my car was not included in recall possible due to being manufacture at a different plant and it involved rear breaks.”
NHTSA complaint #11128847, filed 2018-09, 187,043 miles“Brake line broke and caused accident. No warning and I've never had an issue with brakes before very frustrated and a scary situation someone could have been killed .”
NHTSA complaint #10694204, filed 2015-03, 125,000 miles“- the contact stated that while driving his 1999 Ford Explorer Sport and applying his brakes at 10 MPH or less the ABS kicked in. The brake pedal lost resistance when applying pressure. The contact stated that he can feel the pedal going straight to the floor. This happens on a daily basis, and sometimes this happens when driving 30 MPH or more. The contact stated that his ABS light turned on 2 days ago and is still on and will not turn off.”
NHTSA complaint #10178968, filed 2007-01, 49,300 miles“All four rotors were replaced at 20,000 miles causing vehicle to shutter when braking. Dealer notified, and replaced at no cost. Currently at 40,000 miles the rotors and the calipers have to be replaced again, causing a grinding sound when braking. Vehicle at the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10033642, filed 2003-08, 20,000 milesBrakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport
14 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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