1999 Ford Explorer Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,348 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the interior lighting of the 1999 Ford Explorer, 0% of the 1,348 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Dt: contact states the inside lights, windshield wipers, and the power windows would not work. Also, the outside light would not go off when the vehicle was shut off, causing the battery to run down. There was a recall on this vehicle regarding the generic electric module, but this specific vehicle does not fall under this recall campaign.”
NHTSA complaint #10124461, filed 2005-06“When driving at night, ( this probably happens during the day also but isn't as noticable) dash lights, door panel lights and the cruise control lights go out frequently. I took the car to the dealership and they were unable to duplicate the problem, and know of no recalls for this problem. The lights have so far quickly come back on. However each time they go out, they stay out a little longer.”
NHTSA complaint #754855, filed 2001-11“While driving on highway traveling 65mph all of sudden the vehicle cuts off. No warning. No nothing. Interior lights went out, and also the rear wipers work intermittently. Contacted dealer they are aware of the problem, but not able to find whats causing the problem. Problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #864857, filed 2000-07“Back up light on radio flicker on/off while driving. Consumer fears that it may be a short that could lead to a fire. Ford has not been contacted. Also, air bag light stays on sometimes. The interior lights over the rear seat failed. The consumer had contacted the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #882183, filed 2001-03Interior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 6 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3 | 0% |
| 1999 | 4 | 0% |
| 1998 | 3 | 0% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% |
| 1996 | 4 | 0% |
| 1995 | 5 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford Explorer
370 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
217 complaintsVehicle speed control
148 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
115 complaintsEngine cooling
100 complaintsAir bags
97 complaintsElectrical system
92 complaintsBrakes
69 complaintsSeats
68 complaintsSuspension
65 complaintsBody and structure
47 complaintsExterior lighting
46 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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