Consumer complained about a consistent problem with the engine check light in 1999, ford, expedition. Every time engine light was on vehicle hesitated/shook. Dealer replaced engine sensor, but problem still occurring.
1999 Ford Expedition: hesitation when accelerating
7 of the 946 complaints about the 1999 Ford Expedition describe hesitation when accelerating.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 65 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Hesitation when accelerating by model year
What owners say
Engine hesitates. Dealer was not able to locate problem or provide remedy. Also, vehicle had an oil leak, and knocking noise. Dealer replaced head gasket, but problem is reoccurring.
Vehicle hesitated while accelerating, resulting in a collision. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and has not been able to duplicate or correct the problem.*ak the vehicle had 5 repairs done for the same problem.
Driven for 20 minutes and let sit 20 minutes, and it hesitated and ran roughly until cooldown 3 to 4 hours, runs better. Why is this happening? Everytime I drive and let it sit for 20 minutes it runs like this. Also, engine check light goes on and off.
While driving or coming to a stop or a yield sign, vehicle hesitates which could cause a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.
Automobile hesitates from a complete stop while attempting to accelerate. Consumer has escaped accidents twice. Both times had to get to the shoulder to avoid the other automobile.
Vehicle does not accelerate, it hesitates/backfires and stalls. Vehicle has been seen by the dealership twice for this problem. However, dealer is not able to correct the problem. *ak
Service bulletins that may apply
- Rear axle noise repair
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Inoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4X4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code P1635 or P1639
- Some vehicles with electronic shift-on-the fly may exhibit an inadvertent 4X4 low engagement while driving
- Subject regarding driveline angle-related vibration at various speeds and load conditions
- Some vehicles equipped with 4 wheel drive may exhibit a notchy or sticking feeling in slow speed turns...
- Some vehicles built before june 8, 2000 and equipped with A4WD may exhibit a high-speed moan or driveline...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Ford Expedition hesitation
Is hesitation when accelerating a common problem on the 1999 Ford Expedition?
7 of 946 owner complaints about the 1999 Ford Expedition (1%) mention hesitation when accelerating. The model year with the most reports is 2020.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Ford Expedition?
There are 0 recalls and 65 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Ford Expedition
Tire blowout 91Fire or smoke 68Wipers 64Engine failure 29Stalling 27Ball joint 21Adaptive cruise 20Knocking 13Jerking 13Loss of power 13Water leak 10No deployment 9Door locks 8Oil consumption 8Won't start 8Check engine light 7Sudden acceleration 7ABS 6Battery drain 6Fuel smell 6Headlights 6Slipping 6Won't shift 6Transmission failure 6Brake failure 5Grinding brakes 5Harsh shifting 5Misfire 5Power steering loss 5
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