Component Record

Ford Explorer 1999 Power Train Problems

120 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 1999 Ford Explorer - 9% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage120 complaints

120 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

00V395000Reported November 28, 2000 - 100,500 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on November 28, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 100,500 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Tires370 Visibility222 Vehicle Speed Control151 Engine109 Air Bags98 Electrical System93

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.