1999 Ford Expedition steering problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1999 Ford Expedition — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The shift linkage from the steering column to the transmission will not work due to several kinks in the cable. I cant get the keys out of the ignition due to this nor can I even drive my vehicles because it wont ho into gear. I was on my way home stopping at a store when this occurred. Had to…”
filed May 14, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80 mph, the power steering assist failed. The contact also mentioned that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted after multiple…”
filed Jul 29, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Customer maintenance reminder - literature program 04l19 - tie rod inspection procedure. *tt
04L19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2004
Steering problems in other Expedition years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Expedition | 4 | 15% |
| 2024 Expedition | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 Expedition | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 Expedition | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Expedition | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 Expedition | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Expedition | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 Expedition | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 Expedition | 11 | 3% |
| 2016 Expedition | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 Expedition | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Expedition | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Ford Expedition
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.