When coming to a complete stop the tie rod fell off due to corrosion.
1999 Ford Expedition steering complaints
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Ltr fwd fm edgar a. Rangel (tx0) re 1999 ford expedition involved in a rollover accident on 07/11/00 which resulted in one fatality and one injury. *mr ph. 2 weeks prior to the incident the vehicle was serviced and it was noted the vehicle had steering problems, the steering was over sensitive, but was explained as a normal soucre of the truck, the passenger of the vehicle believed the steering may have been the cause of the accident.*ph
Fax fm edgar rangel (tx) re ford/firestone, he was injured & his friend angel navarrete was killed when their 1999 ford expedition w/firestone tires rolled over due to defective steering & tires. *mr this was a serious rollover incident in which the steering wheel did not respond properly. *scc. The consumer believed the steering played a significant role in the accident. Two weeks prior to the incident, the vehicle was serviced and it was noted there was a defect with the power steering, but was explained as a normal source of the vehicle.
Broken left side tie rod resulted in loss of steering control - pure luck that no accident happened.
In nine months of ownership the consumer had problems with the high tensioner, the outer steering tie rod ends, which had fell apart while driving, the brake system, and the inner tie rod ends. Scc
The consumer would hear a popping/rumbling noise whenever the vehicle was reversed or if the steering wheel was turned to the left or right. Consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer and they thought they had fixed the problem, the consumer continued to hear a noise and noticed that the front tires were rapidly wearing down. The consumer had gone to several ford dealers and received different conflicting diagnoses from the several service areas of different ford dealers, consumer feels there is a possible defect with the vehicle, also there was a noise coming from the rear, dealer replaced the clutches in the rear, there was a popping noise when backing up and making a turn, dealer lubed the steering, consumer was alos informed that lower ball joints were needed.*scc
Traveling approx. 25 miles per hour, vehicle steering failed due to broken tie rod on front passenger side and broken stabilizer bar on driver side. Vehicle had been at dealers twice in previous week for all 4 tires to be balanced and for steering vibration.
While traveling at 35 to 40 MPH, another vehicle ran a stop sign and hit consumer's vehicle on driver's side door, and vehicle flipped 3 times. Please provide any further information.
While driving 10 MPH, left inner tie rod end broke, causing loss of vehicle control. *ak
I was involved in an accident on july 11 2000 in which we rolled over couple off times. We had taken the expedition to the dealership two weeks before the accident our complaint was that the steering was too soft and at the dealership told us that there was no problem with the steering couple of months after the accident I learned that the dealers were installing another gear box for the steering make the steeering harder and firmer also the 2000 had a new gear box. Please mail me a complaint form. Thanks. *ak (tiresize: 16)
My husband and I were driving our 1999 expedition at 40mph near my home (ramona, ca),left front idler arm snapped causing violent front end shaking, vehicle was out of control. If I had been driving on a freeway or any higher rate of speed my husband and I would have been killed. We are very fortunate to be alive. We were able to stop the vehicle and the road we were traveling had no traffic at the time. The road was a rural back country road (vista ramona, near hwy. 67.) ramona, ca.
On the 5/21/01 accident I was making a left turn off of my cul a sac st and just as I turned the wheel to go left vehicle locked up to the right and I cound not get in to unlock which caused me to hit a parked car, I bounced off the car 3 times before my truck rolloed back and stopped.the police officer tried to turn the wheels with the truck on and was unable to do so, all fluids released from the truck. I was injured in my back/neck/spine, and burn marks on my rt hand from trying to turn the wheel to avoid hitting the car. This accident happened within 15 ft.on the police report it states that the power steering locked up but due to no witnesses he can't prove this. Bodyshop said the gear box and all the gears are destroyed and because of it locking up to the right when I was making a left it looks like the power steering locked up also. Ford will not comment on my situation and I want to know what to do to protect myself if this is a defect problem. On the transmission, I took it to ford and told them my truck was slipping and having problems and they replaced the transmission and fixed some engine problems. I have so many things go wrong on this vehicle since 1999 I'm afraid to even drive it once it is fixed. I"m not sure it is safe for me and my family. Please advise me if you can or let me know what your process is on this complaint.
Whenever steering was turned, it would make a loud thumping noise. This made vehicle hard to control sometimes. Had taken vehicle to dealership 5 times. Each time mechanic would test vehicle, but would not hear thumping noise.
Rear driveshaft replaced.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway while raining, he switched into another lane, and vehicle went out of control. Vehicle had skidded into a enbankment and rolled twice or more. There were injuries and vehicle was totalled. After looking at pictures taken of the vehicle after accident it was noted that driver's side front tire was damaged. It is uncertain if this could have caused the vehicle to lose control or was the result of the accident. The tires in question was a replacement tire a b.f. Goodrich, replaced june 3, 2000 because the original firestone tires had developed a defect. *ak
Vehicle is difficult to control because steering is soft and mushy. It feels like the truck is being driven over eggs/ice. This is more of a problem when towing. A new gear was put in the power steering, which did not stop the problem completely. *ak
This vehicle has been back to dealership seven times since purchase for warranty service problems and recalls. In may of 99 there was a recall on the wheel lugs: nuts. In september 99, november 99, and march 2000 it was in for windshield wiper problems; moulding replacement; twice for front end alignments (steers to right); and trailer hitch recall. The constant smelll of burning oil has just been diagnosed on latest visit to dealership 5/15/00 as needing a new cylinder head. Vehicle has been in on three other occasions for this same problem, but they could never find it. Now parts are on order---will take 3-4 days to obtain parts before they can repair it. Regarding the "windnoise" dealer says its "normal" yet service bulletins have been issued on this problem (996780 & tsb 99-6-5). In november of 1999, the left "tie rod" broke off while we were in phoenix. A phoenix dealership did a same day repair for us.
Vehicle experienced steering problems causing the vehicle to sway back and forth on the road and rolled over on the dirt shoulder. Nlm
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Complete mechanical problem with steering system. Driving down the road approx 30mph pitman arm detached from steering gear, resulting in complete loss of the steering control.
I was traveling south at approximately 30 MPH through an intersection when a driver ran a red light and collided with the right rear quarter panel at bumper level. The impact of the collision caused my vehicle to spin around facing north and the vehicle flipped over on its roof. My concern is that the damage at the point of impact was not so severe that my vehicle should have flipped onto its roof. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. However, I will note that my 2 year old daughter was in a child safety seat in the rear driver's side and I was also wearing a seat belt. My daughter did not sustain any injuries and I sustained some neck and back sprain. I am concerned about the rollover since the vehicle which collided with my expedition was a small 1989 dodge (omni ?) hatchback. I would be interested in knowing if this vehicle has a propensity to rollover since I now have to replace my vehicle and am concerned for the safety of my children.
While pulling a trailor the truck got out of control becoming uncontrollable as a 18- wheeler passed by, causing consumer's vehicle to crash, due to suspension failure. Dealer has been contacted.
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