1999 Ford Explorer structure problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1999 Ford Explorer — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driver side door keeps opening up while whicle is moving. The door is closed and locked prior to the travel. Big safety issue.”
filed Nov 13, 2018
“When attempting to open doors from outside it is very difficult. This could be a safety issue in an accident if attempting to get someone out. Also the latch for the hood has the same problem”
filed Dec 5, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Explorer | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 Explorer | 7 | 7% |
| 2023 Explorer | 10 | 9% |
| 2022 Explorer | 10 | 4% |
| 2021 Explorer | 23 | 5% |
| 2020 Explorer | 44 | 4% |
| 2019 Explorer | 148 | 50% |
| 2018 Explorer | 287 | 39% |
| 2017 Explorer | 656 | 39% |
| 2016 Explorer | 584 | 24% |
| 2015 Explorer | 407 | 23% |
| 2014 Explorer | 276 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Ford Explorer
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.