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1999 Ford Expedition brakes problems

The 1999 Ford Expedition has 41 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 4% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

41

Brakes complaints

4%

Share of year

3

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

Related recalls

98V296000BrakesNovember 17, 1998 · 4,000 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MISSING OR PARTIALLY INSTALLED RETAINER CLIP THAT HOLDS THE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM.

Consequence

INCREASED BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES TO SEE IF THE RETAINER CLIP WAS INSTALLED, AND REPAIR, IF NECESSARY.

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 1999 Ford Expedition have?

NHTSA has 41 complaints about the 1999 Ford Expedition brakes — 4% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 1999 Ford Expedition brakes?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the brakes: 98V296000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.