1999 Ford Expedition Electrical System Problems
- 72
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 72 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 16 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- electrical system · 7 records
- windshield wipers · 7 records
- caught fire · 6 records
- spark plug · 6 records
- interior lights · 5 records
- spark plugs · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
My car has been over heating and having problems since i first bought it. I could not understand why i have to continue to keep fixing it after i just bought it. Someone told me to check if it had a recall and sure enough it does! I checked on the dmv website today.
ODI 11266520
Electrical System
Bought a 99 ford expedition 5.4 4x4 about 4 months ago. Today 1/30/18 was driving and started to hear clicking noise under dash the windshield fluid light and 4x4 light started to flash as the same time as it flashed i hard the clicking noise the radio then turned off and the passenger side window stopped working also fan blower will work with the truck is shut off. Last week i had shut my ford expo off i went to…
ODI 11065980
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. After parking the vehicle near the contact's garage, a fire erupted under the hood. The contact was alerted to the failure due to the alarm sounding. The fire department extinguished the flames. The vehicle was not diagnosed and remained parked at the contact's residence. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 06e056000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 98v312000…
Fire reported
ODI 10903283
Electrical System
Dome lights, running lights, door ajar lamp, odometer lamp, door ajar audible activating intermittently while in motion on a street or highway. Sometimes staying on after vehicle is turned off. Coming on at anytime after vehicle is turned off and stationary, causing a dead battery leaving driver, family and occupants stranded.
ODI 10823313
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. The contact stated that the horn activated independently. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the failure was due to a fire under the hood toward the driver side of the vehicle. The contact stated that smoke and flames were emitting from the vehicle. The fire department was contacted. However, the fire did not extinguish resulting in the vehicle…
Fire reported
ODI 10715114
Electrical System
Appears when it rains, the vehicle will not start. Took same to a local shop that specialize in electrical systems. They could not find anything wrong and advised they were aware of windshield leakage. They advised they did not see any evidence of leakage. Vehicle can be driven several months with no issues, but appears to occur when there is a heavy rain. Upon reviewing other post, it appears this is a longer…
ODI 10692663
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System
Changed heater core in the front along with the blend door heat lasted for up to 3 days and got nothing but cold air in the front of my truck blowing out still have heat in the back this is crazy it is to cold for this and i spent my last on fixing my heat to only result in it going back out three days later people are telling me it might be the heater box motor i just want heat i'm tired of shivering while i drive…
ODI 10669579
Electrical System
I have this very same problem. While vehicle is off the heater blowers will turn on and run battery down. While driving 4x4, washer lights, power windows, radio, interior lights all turn off and on. Radio works while in park but, powers down when vehicle is put in gear. Have had issues with water getting in and running down drivers side. Appears alot of people are having the same issue. Bought the vehicle in 2008…
ODI 10555883
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. While the vehicle was parked with the engine turned off, the rear brake lights and instrument panel began to illuminate. The contact disengaged the battery cable to prevent the malfunction from continuing. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10442707
Electrical System
The radio would turn on and off without the key in the ignition, the starter tries to start the vehicle without the key in the ignition. While driving down the road the interior lights flicker and the headlights will turn on and off randomly. Automatic door locks will not always work. *tr
ODI 10422502
Electrical System
My 1999 ford expedition went up in flames last night (june 26) in my driveway. I had driven the truck home, turned it off and walked inside to go to bed. Approximately fifteen minutes later, i was awoken to my car having seven foot flames coming from the hood. The fire department was called and we began trying to fight the fire. The truck is a total loss. I bought this vehicle in may of 2008 and i understand that…
Fire reported
ODI 10340275
Electrical System
When it rains my 1999 ford expedition turned on the lights all by itself , and then proceeded to try and crank itself with no key. Radio and air comes on by themselves, clicking noise under dash , found several complaints saying that it is a leak in the windshield causing the computer to get wet. *tr
ODI 10339617
Electrical System · Visibility
Our battery died because the air fan inside the car would not shut off. Once i got car jump started noticed that many electrical devices were either not working or turning on and off by themselves. These problems continued after i replaced battery. I took it to the dealership and was told that the windshield in 1999 ford expedition leaked causing electrical shortages in most electrical components in the car. And…
ODI 10325211
Electrical System
Unusual circumstances such as window switch working the wipers, digital odometer going off and on, brakes working the interior dome lights,blower motor for heater coming on without a key even in the ignition,door locks don't engage until moving for a minute or two,after blower motor kicked on without a key, took to shop and they said water had gotten in the power dist. Box and floorboard had moisture also. Will cost…
ODI 10321758
Electrical System
1999 ford expedition. Suv has been random electrical anomalies over the past month from today. Gauges, interior fans, and lights would stay on when the ignition would bee in the off position and key removed. Upon inspection from a local ford dealership service department, it has been noted from them that corrosion of the general electrical module and fuse box are the cause, most likely from a water leak from the…
ODI 10288711
Electrical System · Windshield
1999 ford expedition windshield leaks and shorts out electrical system. Happens when unattended often and turns on lights and other systems so battery goes dead. Had ford dealer repair one year ago and problem has returned. *tr
ODI 10286268
Electrical System
Electrical system malfunctioning on 1999 ford expedition. Lights, door lock, windows, air conditioning, radio, flashers, lights, gauges. *tr
ODI 10276883
Electrical System · Visibility
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. The contact stated that she previously experienced failures with the battery losing power and the vehicle shutting off without warning. The battery was replaced three times, but the failure was not corrected. On may 16, 2009, while driving approximately 30 mph, the battery lost power and the windshield wiper washer released fluid. Within seconds, the vehicle shut off. The…
ODI 10269116
Electrical System
Water leaks in the windshield causing blower motor to stay on after ignition is on, randomly tries to start when key is not even in ignition, lights blink, could cause fire. *tr
ODI 10259297
Electrical System · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Structure
Windshield leaked into fuse box and gem module, growing a fungus and needing replacement, creating electrical functions to turn on and off at will with the potential of causing a fire. *tr
ODI 10218149
Electrical System
Electrical system had intermittent failures, lights going on and off, dash lights flashing, radio going on and off, ammeter fluctuating. *tr
ODI 10217975
Electrical · Electrical System · Visibility
It started off with a beeping, that happened once and a while. I also noticed when the defroster was turned on black dust like stuff would blow out. Then one day my husband and i heard the expedition trying to start. No keys in the ignition, no one in the truck! My husband had to disable the battery to get it to stop. We were going to take it to the ford dealer,but when we started it, it continued to try and turn…
ODI 10240980
Electrical System
Unwanted electrical activity that can result in fires. Radio, wipers and hvac blower turn on spontaneously when vehicle ignition is off. Burning rubber smell sometimes. *tr
ODI 10214682
Electrical System
Every time it rains. When suv is parked and turned off the wipers come on. Headlamps and flashers go on and off. Radio turns on and off. Vehicle tries to start itself without key in the ignition. Battery discharges. *tr
ODI 10210709
Electrical System
I own a 1999 ford expedition truck, this truck caught on fire and blew up tuesday october 2, 2007 at approximately 7:02 pm. I had just finished parking the truck 7 minutes prior to it catching on fire and blowing up. The vehicle is now of no use. *tr the consumer stated wrote ford twice about the defect but ford informed him there was nothing they could do due to the extensive damage on the vehicle. New jersey…
Fire reported
ODI 10205041
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 1999 Ford Expedition.
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