Complaints
127
Crashes
7
Fires
5
Injuries
9
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Ford Explorer Sport Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
Avg mileage:76,008 mi
Crash-related:1
#210 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:89,221 mi
#35 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
Avg mileage:86,080 mi
Fires:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 11 | 1 | — | 76,008 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | — | 89,221 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 5 | — | 4 | 86,080 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — |
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,008
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,221
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
86,080
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Ford Explorer Sport — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 Ford Explorer Sport has 127 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport?
Top reported problems: Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner (11 complaints, avg 76,008 mi); Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 89,221 mi); Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control (5 complaints, avg 86,080 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 83,027 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport include 7 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Ford Explorer Sport as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Ford Explorer Sport?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Explorer Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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