1999 Ford Explorer Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 47about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,348 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Ford Explorer, 3% of the 1,348 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I drive a 1999 Ford Explorer and coming home from work last night the bracket that attaches the accelerator pedal to the firewall sheared off. My accelerator pedal was left dangling and I could not drive the vehicle any more. Could have been dangerous had I been on the interstate. It appears like three little rivets hold the bracket to the firewall.”
NHTSA complaint #10347845, filed 2010-08, 234,000 miles“I was at work on friday afternoon, 5/16 and received a voicemail at 3:50pm from the fire marshall stating my 1999 Ford Explorer xlt burned in my driveway and was totaled. I had not driven the Explorer since approximately 7pm the night before and had taken my other car to work. The Explorer was just sitting in the driveway, outside the garage and started burning. A neighbor 2 houses over smelled the smoke and saw the flames and called the fire department. The fire marshall stated he had seen this type of fire before due to the Ford cruise control recall problems, based on the burn pattern. …”
NHTSA complaint #10592817, filed 2014-05, 118,600 miles“When attempting to open doors from outside it is very difficult. This could be a safety issue in an accident if attempting to get someone out. Also the latch for the hood has the same problem”
NHTSA complaint #11052434, filed 2017-12, 100,000 miles“1999 Ford Explorer grab bar over the front passenger's seat fell off although there was no pressure applied to it. For seven weeks prior to the failure to consumer had been instructed to use the grab bar to get in and out of the vehicle because of an ankle injury. The consumer said that at no time during those seven weeks did the bar feel loose or unstable.”
NHTSA complaint #10133461, filed 2005-08, 100,000 miles“Dt: vehicle's metal sport running boards rusted in two years. The owner felt that this was a safety issue. The owner needed the running boards to help her get in and out of the vehicle. She contacted the dealership and a body shop. The consumer has not been in contact with the manufacturer. Consumer checked on having fiberglass running boards placed on her vehicle. The metal running boards were original equipment on the vehicle when purchased. The consumer wants Ford to reimburse her for the new fiberglass running boards.”
NHTSA complaint #10127759, filed 2005-08, 50,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5% |
| 2025 | 7 | 7% |
| 2023 | 10 | 9% |
| 2022 | 11 | 4% |
| 2021 | 25 | 6% |
| 2020 | 45 | 4% |
| 2019 | 150 | 50% |
| 2018 | 288 | 39% |
| 2017 | 659 | 39% |
| 2016 | 591 | 24% |
| 2015 | 411 | 23% |
| 2014 | 276 | 16% |
| 2013 | 439 | 20% |
| 2012 | 144 | 17% |
| 2011 | 110 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 5% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 | 151 | 30% |
| 2004 | 426 | 33% |
| 2003 | 354 | 31% |
| 2002 | 486 | 15% |
| 2001 | 29 | 8% |
| 2000 | 29 | 3% |
| 1999 | 47 | 3% |
| 1998 | 48 | 2% |
| 1997 | 50 | 3% |
| 1996 | 63 | 4% |
| 1995 | 39 | 5% |
| 1994 | 158 | 13% |
| 1993 | 86 | 9% |
| 1992 | 62 | 10% |
| 1991 | 31 | 5% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
46 complaintsSteering
38 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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