1999 Ford Expedition wheels problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 1999 Ford Expedition — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Spare tire fell off. The tiny (1/8") steel cable that held spare in place under the truck body failed allowing huge spare tire to drop to road. Fortunately, this happen as I was pulling into driveway after a 2000 mile trip. Had this occurred on i95 in 75mph / bumper-to-bumper traffic, it would have…”
filed Jan 6, 2016
“1999 expedition xlt 4wd w/17" steel wheels. While traveling on a well graded gravel road, about 35mph the ride suddenly became shuddering, like a tire was going flat. As I was slowing to stop & check it, but while still travelling about 20-25 mph, there was a sudden thumping thud, and the right…”
filed Jan 15, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Expedition years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Expedition | 3 | 11% |
| 2024 Expedition | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 Expedition | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Expedition | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Expedition | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Expedition | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 Expedition | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 Expedition | 16 | 5% |
| 2016 Expedition | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Expedition | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Expedition | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 Expedition | 2 | 2% |
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.