Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Ford Explorer
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Ford Explorer has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1999 Ford Explorer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V399000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/OVERHEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V336000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E056000 FUEL LEAK/FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V281000 FORD/HIGH BACK SEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V280000 FORD/SPEED CONTROL CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01X001000 Tires — Tread/Belt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V395000 FORD/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00T005000 FIRESTONE/TREAD SEPARATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V072000 FORD/ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V164000 FORD/SECONDARY HOOD LATCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V123000 FORD/BRAKE LINE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V062001 FORD/CRUISE/SPEED CONTROL CABLE NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Ford Explorer has 15 recall campaigns, reflecting some reliability concerns, particularly with speed control and exterior lighting. The absence of owner complaints suggests either limited reporting or satisfactory performance in other areas. Overall, the Explorer shows average reliability, but potential buyers should consider the recall history when making ownership decisions.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed control | Unknown | $200–$500 | occasional |
| Brake lines | Unknown | $100–$300 | rare |
| Hood latch | Unknown | $70–$150 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Coolant flushes
- Transmission fluid changes
- Timing belt replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake fluid leaks
- Unresponsive speed control
- Sticking hood latch
- Overheating issues
- Lighting malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Ford Explorer at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.