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4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,058 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

1999 Ford Explorer brakes problems

brakes problem

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1999 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #6

Nov 162006

Explorer 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 107,349 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

99 Ford Explorer, 1. no brakes, 2. brake line wore through down by the metal power steering pump pipes. 3 had it towed to the garage.

- Manheim , PA, USA

problem #5

Aug 222005

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles
1998 Ford Explorer brakes failed when trying to apply in traffic. The consumer was informed the brake line was corroded. The mechanic stated the brake line was not made with the proper materials.

- Cranford, NJ, USA

problem #4

Apr 232003

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Failure of left rear brake hose, causing loss of brakes. The brake hose ruptured because it had been rubbing against the vent line on the rear axle.

- Eau Claire, WI, USA

problem #3

Nov 072000

Explorer

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Extended stopping distance. Consumer normally traveled at 55-60mph.NHTSA recall 99V123000/ manufacturer's recall 99S16. Dealer checked for recall, this vehicle wasn't included although it had same defect.

- Burnham, IL, USA

problem #2

Apr 011999

Explorer

  • miles
Upon pickup of vehicle after recall repair (00V-072), (99V-062), (99V-123), (99V-164) consumer notice a dent and scratched paint on the door of the vehicle.

- Greentop, MO, USA

problem #1

May 222000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Brakes failed prior to recall (99V-123).

- Columbia, MO, USA

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