1999 Ford Expedition

1999 Ford Expedition

The 1999 Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV that was offered with three engine options: a 4.6L V8, a 5.4L V8, and a 5.4L V8 Supercharged. The 4.6L V8 produced 215 horsepower and 290 lb-ft of torque, the 5.4L V8 produced 230 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque, and the 5.4L V8 Supercharged produced 345 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. All engines were paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission.

The Expedition was praised for its spacious interior, powerful engines, and comfortable ride. However, it was also criticized for its poor fuel economy and some reliability issues.

Engine

4.6L V8

• Intake manifold gasket failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaks, engine overheating
  • Solution: Replace intake manifold gaskets
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Spark plug blowouts:
  • Description/Symptoms: Engine misfires, rough idle
  • Solution: Replace spark plugs and spark plug threads
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Timing chain tensioner failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Engine noise, loss of power
  • Solution: Replace timing chain tensioner
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $700+
  • Recalls: NHTSA Campaign ID: 05V374000

5.4L V8

• Cam phaser failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Engine noise, reduced engine power
  • Solution: Replace cam phasers
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000+
  • Recalls: NHTSA Campaign ID: 12V313000
• Spark plug blowout:
  • Description/Symptoms: Engine misfires, rough idle
  • Solution: Replace spark plugs and spark plug threads
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Intake manifold gasket failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaks, engine overheating
  • Solution: Replace intake manifold gaskets
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800+
  • Recalls: None Found

5.4L V8 Supercharged

• Head gasket failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaks, engine overheating
  • Solution: Replace head gaskets
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,000 - $3,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

4-Speed Automatic Transmission

• Transmission slipping:
  • Description/Symptoms: Transmission fails to engage gears, vehicle hesitates or jerks
  • Solution: Replace transmission
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,000 - $4,000+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Torque converter failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Transmission overheating, shuddering
  • Solution: Replace torque converter
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Solenoid failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Transmission shifting erratically
  • Solution: Replace solenoid
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Strut failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Noise, rough ride, uneven tire wear
  • Solution: Replace struts
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $800+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Control arm bushings worn:
  • Description/Symptoms: Noise, clunking, wandering steering
  • Solution: Replace control arm bushings
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Alternator failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Dimming lights, battery warning light on, starting issues
  • Solution: Replace alternator
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Starter failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Engine won’t start, clicking sound from starter
  • Solution: Replace starter
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Battery failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Slow cranking, no power
  • Solution: Replace battery
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Headlight lenses fogging up:
  • Description/Symptoms: Reduced visibility at night
  • Solution: Replace headlight lenses
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Center console lid breaking:
  • Description/Symptoms: Lid becomes loose or breaks off
  • Solution: Replace center console lid
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Door panels becoming loose:
  • Description/Symptoms: Noise, rattling
  • Solution: Reattach or replace door panels
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 1999 Ford Expedition has a range of issues that can occur, but the severity and cost of these issues vary. The engine and transmission issues can be costly to repair, but many of the other issues are relatively minor and inexpensive to fix.