1999 Ford Explorer body problems

Filed Nov 13, 2018 · Body · 135,000 miles · NC

Driver side door keeps opening up while whicle is moving. The door is closed and locked prior to the travel. Big safety issue.

Filed Dec 5, 2017 · Body · 100,000 miles · FL

When attempting to open doors from outside it is very difficult. This could be a safety issue in an accident if attempting to get someone out. Also the latch for the hood has the same problem

Filed May 20, 2014 · Acceleration, Body · 118,600 miles · SC · fire

I was at work on friday afternoon, 5/16 and received a voicemail at 3:50pm from the fire marshall stating my 1999 ford explorer xlt burned in my driveway and was totaled. I had not driven the explorer since approximately 7pm the night before and had taken my other car to work. The explorer was just sitting in the driveway, outside the garage and started burning. A neighbor 2 houses over smelled the smoke and saw the flames and called the fire department. The fire marshall stated he had seen this type of fire before due to the ford cruise control recall problems, based on the burn pattern. I was not the original owner and bought it about 8 years ago and have never received any kind of recall notice. I am extremely upset that this kind of thing could happen and did happen - the more I read about the amount of people it's happened to the more upset I get, I've had nightmares since friday since my house would have burned if I had parked it 1 foot closer to the garage -- which I usually do, I had planned to give it to my stepson on saturday who was coming to visit from ny and it would have been his first car -- my fiance' is stressed out and upset beyond words I can write here. No excuse ford...shame on you!!!!!!

Filed Nov 5, 2010 · Body · 50,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford explorer. The contact took the vehicle to a local repair shop for routine maintenance and was informed that there was excessive rust on the vehicle. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. Updated 01/13/11*lj updated 04/01/11

Filed Aug 6, 2010 · Body · 234,000 miles · CO

I drive a 1999 ford explorer and coming home from work last night the bracket that attaches the accelerator pedal to the firewall sheared off. My accelerator pedal was left dangling and I could not drive the vehicle any more. Could have been dangerous had I been on the interstate. It appears like three little rivets hold the bracket to the firewall.

Filed May 21, 2010 · Body · 189,000 miles · LA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact stated that the rear hatch window exploded unexpectedly. The contact was under the impression that someone had broken the window and contacted the police. The police advised they were unable to determine what caused the breakage. The failure and current mileages were 189,000.

Filed Apr 3, 2009 · Body · 75,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact stated that the front hood of the vehicle would not remain open in a fixated position. If the hood collapses onto a person, he or she could be seriously injured or killed. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the cause of the failure was the front hood lift cylinder. She has not had the vehicle inspected. The failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 82,000. Updated 4/23/09 *cn updated 04/28/09.

Filed Apr 18, 2008 · Body · 110,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact stated that the driver side door mechanism would lock, but would fail to open from the inside or outside. In addition, the plastic clip hanging down would slip out of position. The contact repaired the failure multiple times. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. Ford stated that there were no recalls for this failure. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 135,000 and failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2007 · Body · 30,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. The contact stated that the rod that is used to keep the hood lifted is too small. The rod does not keep the hood propped up and causes it to close. The hood has never fallen on him, but he has had many close calls. The vehicle has not been to the dealer, but they stated that the failure was the contact's responsibility. The current mileage was 35,000 and failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed May 1, 2007 · Body, Fuel system · 190,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer. While driving 50 MPH the vehicle stalled. There was a recall for the fuel system. However, the dealer stated that this vehicle was not included due to the VIN. Also, the hood on the vehicle will not open. The failure has not been diagnosed. The driver's door will not open with the key. The failure and current mileage was 190,000.