The steering ratio is much too quick on my 1999 ford explorer. Other owners of this vehicle have voiced the same concern to me. Ie: on the the hiway just a very slight movement in the steering wheel translates into a lurch of the vehicle in that direction. Very dangerous!
1999 Ford Explorer: jerking or lurching
6 of the 1,347 complaints about the 1999 Ford Explorer describe jerking or lurching.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 82 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Jerking or lurching by model year
What owners say
When the vehicle was at a stop, with the gear in drive, the vehicle intermittently lurched forward without warning. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.
After starting forwardadvancing about 50ft, vehicle lurched to right, striking bridge rail. Inspection revealed broken tie-rod spindle on rf wheel. Incident occurred with no impact to cause failure.
Transmission was slipping, felt like it was in neutral. When it changed over there would be a real bad jerk. Consumer contacted dealer . Dealer said it would take 60 days to get a new transmission.
While climbing one of the mountains consumer encountered ic eon the road. Consume rengaged the switch to 4-wheel drive, and noticed a roaring nois ein front end followed by occasional jerks. Manufacturer was aware of problem, and instructed consumer to read the manual. Consumer informed manufacturer that this constituted a serious hazard problem.
While driving about 60 to 70mph front wheels shake and vibrate. Also the steering wheel jerks out of the driver's hands. Dlr has seen vehicle 4 times, and cant duplicate the problem.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4X4 or AWD
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (WOT), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with...
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- An uncommanded shift to 4X4 low
- Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4R70W transmission - service tip
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no 1-2 upshift, no 2-3 upshift, a no engine braking condition in manual 1 or...
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with the 3.27 or 3.55 axle ration. The subject vehicles have a powertrain control module that could allow the vehicle to exceed the design intent top speed. At these extreme speeds, the vehicle could be capable of exceeding the speed rating of the tire.
- Risk
- Operating the vehicle above the maximum speed rating could lead to a tire failure which at these speeds could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module.
Recall number 00V395000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Ford Explorer jerking
Is jerking or lurching a common problem on the 1999 Ford Explorer?
6 of 1,347 owner complaints about the 1999 Ford Explorer (0%) mention jerking or lurching. The model year with the most reports is 2020.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Ford Explorer?
There is 1 recall and 82 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Ford Explorer
Wipers 191Tire blowout 139Airbag light 45Stalling 44Fire or smoke 42Adaptive cruise 41No deployment 22Door locks 21Pulling 18Slipping 16Transmission failure 16Check engine light 15Ball joint 13Grinding brakes 13Headlights 10Hesitation 10Sudden acceleration 10Won't start 10Brake failure 9ABS 8Fuel pump 7Premature wear 7Engine failure 6Seat belt 6Misfire 5
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