Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 12747 | 05/01/1999 | 6091718 | Some vehicles may exhibit inaccurate compass readings if not set at pre-delivery inspection (pdi). *tt | 11/14/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 13287 | 10/01/1999 | 609608 | A production change was put into effect that discontinued the instantaneous fuel economy display. *tt | 04/04/2000 | |
| 7204 | 10/01/1999 | 6090796 | Production change was put into effect that discontinued the instantaneous fuel economy display. *tt | 03/30/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 02208 | 10/14/2002 | 10013060 | Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh | 04/07/2005 | |
| 15652 | 02/01/2002 | 630706 | Concerns with climate control system air discharged through the defroster ducts only, regardless of setting. *tt | 04/19/2002 | |
| 14627 | 01/01/2001 | 617999 | Conditions on climate control system air flows through defrost only. *jb | 04/03/2001 | |
| 12994 | 07/01/1999 | 614779 | Subject regarding a/c vacuum reservoir / check valve location for the air conditioning system. *tt | 12/14/2000 | |
| 0032 | 02/07/2000 | 612318 | Vehicles may experience air conditioning inaccurate ambient temperature displayed- vehicles equipped with eatc- continental and ls built through 10/15/99, all others built through 8/31/99. *mjs | 06/07/2000 | |
| 0018 | 01/10/2000 | 612297 | Vehicles equipped with electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) , may exerience the blower motor staying on high after desired temperature is reached and/ or the system does not maintain set temperature. *mjs | 06/07/2000 | |
| 6686 | 07/02/1999 | 610729 | Subject regarding air conditioner vacuum reservoir / check valve location. *tt | 05/11/2000 | |
| 6553 | 07/01/1999 | 610680 | Information regarding ambient temperture display strategy. *tt | 05/10/2000 | |
| 99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
| 99128 | 06/14/1999 | 606449 | Some vehicles may exhibit a whistling noise while driving with a/c in the off position at speeds above 64 km/h (40 mph). *tt | 08/20/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 13290 | 10/01/1999 | 6092100 | Some vehicles may exhibit a cd changer with a cd magazine that jams / will not eject. *tt | 11/24/2000 | |
| 13712 | 01/01/2000 | 612700 | Information regarding vehicles that experience the radios that display no dj-no disc or cd will not eject. *mjs | 06/12/2000 | |
| 13773 | 01/01/2000 | 612800 | Information for compact disc player problems, radio may display no dj- no dusc or cd will not eject. *mjs | 06/12/2000 | |
| 7929 | 01/01/2000 | 7929 | 612424 | Diagnostic information for compact disc player problems. | 06/08/2000 |
| 7207 | 10/01/1999 | 6090801 | Some vehicles may exhibit a cd changer with a cd magazine that jams / will not eject. *tt | 03/30/2000 | |
| 99129 | 06/14/1999 | 606460 | Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt | 08/24/1999 | |
| 5745 | 03/01/1999 | 605198 | Some vehicles equipped with a dual media (am / fm / cassette / cd) or am / fm cassette radio may exhibit an intermittent or inoperative rear speaker. *tt | 06/03/1999 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||
| PE99060 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/27/1999 | 03/08/2000 | FACTORY INSTALLED TOWING HITCH SEPARATIO | 00V073000 | |
| Odi has received five reports involving 1997 through 1999 ford expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles that allege some of the eight hitch mounting bolts either became loose or came completely out ofits retaining plate.one of the complainants indicated that while towing a trailer the hitch actually separated from the frame on the passenger's side of the vehicle when the four mounting bolts on the side came completely out.this allower the hitch and trailer to contact the pavement.inspection of the four bolts on the driver's side reveled that they were loose as well.this investigation has been opened to further study the issue. | ||||||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | ||||||
| PE05033 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/15/2005 | 10/13/2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE | ||
| Odi has received 39 reports alleging that water leaks around the windshield causing electrical failures, including but not limited to the windshield wipers and the headlamps.ford reports that water entering the vehicle can wet the power distribution box (pdb) and the generic electronic module (gem).these components control various electrical systems in the vehicle.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis, ea05015, to allow further investigation of the issue and to assess the nature of the potential safety consequence. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 06/01/2005 | |||
| I have a 1999 expedition that has a piston that is slapping. it seems to be a common problem with the 1999 expeditions. i wanted to ask if there are any recalls on the horizon for this consistent probelm. | |||
| 08/03/2002 | 0 | 04/23/1999 | |
| Interior lights malfunctioning, daytime running lights not working correctly, heating/cooling system not working properly; stays on even when key is not in ignition. when ignition is turned on or off, the woofer makes a loud thumping sound. woofer inoperable. right sign wing never worked properly/ will not open or close. braking system is doubtful, it squeaks, and when gas is released engine and braking are not coordinated smoothly . constant squeaking when in motion. dealerships service repair personal neglect and refuse to find the causes, even though vehicle is still under warranty. *nlm | |||
| 01/18/2003 | 90000 | 1 | |
| 1999 expedition spare tire cable failed. broke while pulling out of a parking lot causing the spare tire to fall to the ground. could have caused a fatality in another vehicle if it occured at high speed. a tire shop was the last to replace the spare. they say they are not responsible. i have always tightened it fully in the past. i assume that it may have been a bit loose and wore through the cable over time as it rubbed on the wheel. | |||
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||
| 02/24/2005 | 120000 | 1 | |
| An igloo cooler was plugged into the cigarette lighter. the fuse to the igloo cooler blew and melted through, blowing out all of the related fuses. (this was not the fault of the vehicle) *ak unable to see the year of this vehicle. *sc | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 12/20/2000 | |||
| While using cigarette lighter at night consumer was burned trying to put lighter back in dash, it was not lit up. *ak *slc | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 04/03/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Tires: had a blowout on the highway in april of this year. i went to the nearest firestone dealer. he inspected the tire and reported that it was defective and not repairable, so i bought a new one. ever since this happened, the vehicle vibrated terribly at highway speeds. reported (3times) to dealership since april. each report is documented. allegedly fixed each time. finally on 8/04/00 the tire was declared defective by the dealership and was replaced.(i have documentation/receipts on all work). problem is that the truck still vibrates at highway speeds although at lower mph than previously reported. air conditioning: first reported strong moldy odor back in jan 1999. was told by ford service rep. that it was due to the truck's having been idle in the hot sun/parking lot prior to my purchasing it. i was told that it would dissipate in time. it did not. i brought it in three times since then. each time i asked that the cause be fixed and not just the symptoms. on the 4th visit, i involved the owner and his dealership hired an outside company to remove the mold from the system. they claimed to have done so but during the cleaning process they added a chemical/perfume that is so strong, one cannot tell if the actual problem is still present or not. i was told (by the service rep) the owner was so offended by this smell that he had the company come back out & redo the truck to remove the added chemical. they were unsuccessful as it smells very strong even today (2 weeks later). my concern is as follows; if they removed the mold and smell then why would they need to add a chemical/perfume? i believe that they added this chemical to mask the fact that the mold is still present. i think that all they were able to do was overpower the stench of mold by adding this fragrance. i want the cause of the problem fixed, not just the symptoms. having mold spores blown into my face is a risk to my health and is of serious concern to all. my truck is not the only one. | |||
| 08/12/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| This is a replacement vehicle from ford for my 1999 ford expedition. the replacement vehicle has many of the same problems. the stalling when accelerating in an intersection is a serious safety problem. we we're nearly t- boned. ford sometimes admits that they are aware of the problems and then at times will deny them. please investigate | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | |||
| 01/23/2002 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Retaining cable that holds spare tire snug against undercarriage failed in apparent overload; cable was separated at point where it attached to metallic end keeper, and where it passes thru crosspiece that applies pressure to tire rim. crank mechanism which jack handle attaches to and is used to raise/lower spare tire from its position under the vehicle, is supposed to (according to owner's manual) ratchet when tire is snugged against undercarriage, and it is impossible to overtighten. suspect ratcheting mechanism not functioning properly, allowing excessive pressure to be applied to cable, precipitating failure---or cable is sub-standard. no signs of rust/corrision.ire and rim. dealer had replaced spare tire 10/2001 during tire recall/replacement, otherwise, the mechanish had never been used. of great importance: there is no redundancy in system; it is a single-point failure. if cable fails, tire could fall directly onto roadway into on-coming traffic, or cause driver to lose control if it wedges under vehicle and roadway. *ak | |||
| 12/20/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Cable separated from bolt and spare tire fell off in the middle of the road while i was driving. could have been a major problem if it occured on the freeway or a major roadway. lucky that the problem occured on a side street. *ak | |||
| 04/25/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| When pulling into traffic spare tire cable broke, causing spare tire to fall off from underneath the vehicle. consumer has contacted dealer. *ak *ml | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 08/29/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Jack which is the original equipment purchased with the vehicle is not strong enough to hold vehicle when changing a tire. *ak | |||