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1999 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 12 repairs.
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1999 Ford Explorer repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (36%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 Ford Explorer

Engine not specified

Ford in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2012 - Apr 2015
Jan 2014

US $124
Battery died due to cold weather. 
Ford in Oregon, United States
Jan 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

249000 mi
Engine hot sensor on continually..engine not hot. Overdrive lite on...indicating transmission problem. Too expensive to diagnose. 
Ford in California, United States
Mar 2011 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011

151000 mi

US $500
car just sounded wrong-at first planned to drive it till it fell apart- maybe a week later learned it probably needs rear differential rebuilt-parked it. 

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1999 Ford Explorer 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford in Wisconsin, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

165000 mi

US $340
Fuel neck had a crack in it. Service engine light on. Would not pass WI emissions 
Ford in Texas, United States
Jun 2018 - Jul 2022
Mar 2022

101000650 mi

US $130
neither hood support would hold the hood up 
Ford in California, United States
Nov 2009 - Mar 2014
Dec 2009

98000 mi

US $550
warning light on for brakes warning light on for oil pressure 
Jun 2012

112000 mi

US $41
Interior passenger hand grip 
May 2013

115900 mi

US $800
Water pump failed 
Mar 2014

119000 mi
front and back shocks 

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1999 Ford Explorer 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Ford in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2011 - Jul 2018
Mar 2012

168000 mi

US $985
Needed three complete ball joints replaced. 

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1999 Ford Explorer 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

Ford in Colorado, United States
Aug 2017 - Jan 2019
Mar 2018

182000 mi

US $86
Check engine for rich O2 sensor and heater malfunction 

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1999 Ford Explorer Repair Histories

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