1999 Ford Explorer Sport Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,632miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport, 8% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,632 miles.
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.
“We were forced to take this vehicle from hansel Ford in santa rosa when they felt we wouldn't be able to afford the 2004 Ford f-150 we purchased they had sold my trade in hadn't made a deal with company for contract came a few day before first payment due and repoed it since we have had car nightmares the seat on driver side broke just regular time it does a lot of jerking and sputtering the light work when they want to etc..... Please get me a decent vehicle for after.”
NHTSA complaint #10135796, filed 2005-09, 95,265 miles“Since the purchase of my 1999 Ford explorer in 2003, my driver's door has always given me trouble when using the key to unlock it. Recently, the lock stopped working with the remote and I was forced to open the front door by reaching from the back door. After using that method for a while, my interior handle is now permanently broken and the door will not open from either side. This is a safety concern and an inconvenience.”
NHTSA complaint #10155004, filed 2006-04“Hood would not open. After 2 hours of working on the latch through the grille, I finally was able to open the hood. After buying a replacement from my local Ford dealer,$68.00, and replacing the corroded latch, the new one worked fine. For now.”
NHTSA complaint #10193396, filed 2007-06“Drivers side door lock wont unlock with key or with handle, cant unlock door with pull knob either,it's a death trap if u need to escape in the event of fire or accident, this needs to be addressed by Ford asap!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10450003, filed 2012-03“Problems with windshield wipers, brake lights, seat handles, interior lights and door locks. Rear windshield wipers do not work. Both seat handles broke off. Interior lights remain on, brake lights are replaced twice a week. Door does not unlock properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10040114, filed 2003-09Latches, locks and linkages: 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 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsBrakes
4 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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