1999 Ford Expedition Cruise Control Problems
- 19
- 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 19 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 13 indicate fire
What owners report
- caught fire · 8 records
- fire department · 7 records
- cruise control · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Cruise Control
On 4/4/07, at about 1:15 am my husband had just gotten home from a long day at work and at 1:30 am 2 passengers banged on door to inform us that 1999 ford expedition was on fire. Thanks to them, we were able to get my family, including my 3 kids, and my mom and dad , who was on oxygen 24 hours a day), out of the house. We called 911 to inform them of the fire. The police came within minutes , and then the fire…
Fire reported
ODI 10190279
Cruise Control · Electrical · Electrical System
1999 ford expedition burned in garage, destoying garage and damaging house. Not driven for over 12 hours. Burned so badly investigators could not determine how it started. Recall was done for cruise control switch. *nm
Fire reported
ODI 10170604
Cruise Control
Dt*: the contact stated after recall # 05v388000; vehicle speed control, was performed on the vehicle, there is a reoccurring problem while trying to start the vehicle. After inserting the key in the ignition, the dash panel lights illuminated; however, the vehicle did not start. When this intermittent problem first occurred, the vehicle started after sitting for a few minutes. But, after the most recent incident…
ODI 10155538
Cruise Control · Electrical System
Dt*: the consumer stated there was a recall 05v388000 concerning the cruise control. The vehicle was taken to a local service dealer for repair under the recall. When the dealer made the repairs the 5 amp fuse in one of the circuits was replaced with a 15 amp fuse without the consumers knowledge or consent. The manufacturer was contacted and indicated the dealer should not have replaced the fuse with a large amp…
ODI 10147955
Cruise Control
Dt: contact stated there was s nhtsa recall, 05v017000 , but the contact did not receive a recall letter on this vehicle. The vehicle was parked and it caught on fire without any warning. The vehicle was totaled. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10143660
Cruise Control
Dt: the contact received recall o5s28 on october 8, 2005, and the contact was unable to have recall repairs done within a reasonable amount of time when he contacted the dealership at first they told him to call back and make an appointment. Then they told him to bring vehicle in on october 23, 2005, and he would have to leave the vehicle all day. The contact was concerned that it would take this long to have the…
ODI 10139356
Cruise Control
I received a recall notice (05s28) from ford in september of 2005 stating that the speed control deactivation switch may overheat causing an underhood fire in my 1999 expedition. It also noted that the nearest dealer will temporarily disconnect the switch until a permanent repair is performed. The dealer refuses to disconnect the switch and still hasn't received the parts to correct the problem. The dealership told…
ODI 10146888
Cruise Control
My 1999 ford expedition caught on fire in my drive way 2 hours after i parked it. The engine compartment was totally destroyed causing a total loss of the vehicle. It is under investigation. I believe it was due to the speed control deactivation device. *nm
Fire reported
ODI 10140177
Cruise Control
Dt: 1999 ford expedition. The consumer stated vehicle caught on fire. He contacted ford ,and they stated this was still under investigation. This happened on september 12, 2005. The vehicle had been parked about an hour before he was informed it was on fire. There were no problems with the vehicle prior to this. The vehicle has been totaled. The vehicle has not been inspected to see why the fire started. Ford stated…
Fire reported
ODI 10136610
Cruise Control
Dt: the contact states there i nhtsa s recall campaign 05v388000 concerning cruise control. The parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at the local dealership. The contact spoke to the manufacturer, who has confirmed that the parts were not available. *ak
ODI 10144223
Cruise Control
Dt: the contact stated 1999 ford expedition caught on fire on 8-30-05. The car was parked in the front yard, close to the porch. The fire originated from under the hood. The fire was put out with a water hose. She took vehicle to a dealer, and the dealer replaced the scds at a cost of $357.27. And they told her the vehicle was not covered under the recall at that time. Since then, recall 05v388000 was issued. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10136737
Cruise Control
Dt: contact owns a 1999 ford expedition . Vehicle caught on fire on august 16, 2005 at 1:00 pm. The consumer parked the vehicle in parking structure at approximately 7:30am, after driving about 30-45 minutes. The fire started underneath the hood on driver's side. The fire department stated it looked as though it was an electrical fire. There were no indications that there was a problem with the vehicle. The consumer…
Fire reported
ODI 10133139
Cruise Control
Two years ago we purchased a 1999 ford expedition. Vehicle has run exceptionally well with no problems until about two months ago when cruise control stopped working altogether. I had my husband check the fuses, but they were alright. We don't use the cruise control very often so we did not have it looked at. This morning at about 2;30 am our daughter awaked to flames outside of her bedroom window. She alerted…
Fire reported
ODI 10118761
Cruise Control
Nhtsa recall# 05 v 017: vehicle caught fire under the hood while parked on the street for an undetermined time. Consumer was out of town when this fire occurred. The local police and the fire department arrived. The fire department extinguished the fire and the police made a report. The manufacturer was not notified at this time. *jb
Fire reported · 9 injuries
ODI 10119067
Cruise Control
The vehicle was parked inside the garage of the owner's home. At 9:30 pm fire was coming out of the engine compartment. The fire department was notified. The owner was able to push the vehicle out of the garage and the vehicle exploded outside the home. The fire department put the fire out and the vehicle was a total loss. *jb the fire was comimg from the drivers side toward the middle. The fire was more towards the…
Fire reported
ODI 10108712
Cruise Control
Consumer's 1999 ford expedition (vin 1fmru176xla50584) caught on fire due to a vehicle defect. Request that the scope of the ford recall for the cruise control deactivation switch be expanded. *nm lawyer on behalf of consumer, also see odi#10115516. *jb
Fire reported
ODI 10115518
Cruise Control
Vehicle was parked outside the home of the driver. Vehicle was driven for about 2 hours. Consumer came home, and parked the vehicle. Shortly there after the vehicle caught on fire without warning. The fire department was notified. Vehicle was a total loss. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and they showed no interest. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10109177
Cruise Control
The consumer took the vehicle into a repair shop since it was stuck in gear. Mechanic could not service the vehicle that day, so the vehicle was left in the shop overnight. While the vehicle was parked in the garage it burned as well as the shop.*ak
Fire reported
ODI 10111430
Cruise Control · Gasoline
While turning vehicle on there was stalling. Consumer cut the vehicle off to restart, and engine revved. Vehicle was driven straight to the shop after the first episode, and it stalled all the way there. *ak
ODI 848774