1999 Ford Excursion Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1999 Ford Excursion has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,176,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 07V553000 2007-12-05 1,176,000 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
1
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints10

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While backing up and turning, the lower ball joint on my 1999 ford expedition failed. The pin actually sheared off the ball. The vehicle had about 96200 miles on it. *jb”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT · reported 2006-08-01

“I own a 1999 ford expedition and have now had 2 spark plugs eject out of the cylinder head due destroying the coils of each spark plug in the process. This is a widely know issue with 1997-2000 fords, but ford is doing nothing about it. I call the dealer in carlsbad california and was quoted…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE · reported 2006-01-10

“I own a 1999 ford expedition and have now had 2 spark plugs eject out of the cylinder head due destroying the coils of each spark plug in the process. This is a widely know issue with 1997-2000 fords, but ford is doing nothing about it. I call the dealer in carlsbad california and was quoted…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2006-01-10

“99 expedition with 5.4 l triton v-8 forcible ejected spark plug from cylinder head leading to engine failure. *jb”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 2005-12-23

“I have a 99 ford expedition. Tail lights, brake lights, hazard lights, and rear wiper works when they want to work. Taken it to service shop, cannot duplicate problem. Take it bake when it does it again, shop replaces junction box (fuse box). It is happening again as I write this, and is not…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2005-08-12

“While driving/idling, smoke would come out from the driver side taillights compartment. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information. *nm the consumer stated that the dealership did not offer to repair the damage nor…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2004-11-26

“While traveling on the highway she heard a clicking noise coming from underneath. The dealership is aware of the problem. The bolt that holds the swaybar broke. Ts”

SUSPENSION:REAR · reported 2002-10-24

“When applying the brakes the steering wheel vibrated and the car jumped. The front and rear rotors were replaced. The fuel line was replaced twice. The vehicle accelerated on its own. *jb”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 1999-12-17

Defect investigations

Investigation DP05005 Opened 2005-09-22 · closed 2006-01-04

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005, ODI RECEIVED A PETITION REQUESTING THAT THE AGENCY INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE SPARK PLUG EJECTION IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2004 FORD VEHICLES WITH TRITON V-8 AND V-10 ENGINES.ODI RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 474 NON-DUPLICATIVE COMPLAINTS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHERE THE COMPLAINANT, OR…

Investigation DP05005 Opened 2005-09-22 · closed 2006-01-04

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005, ODI RECEIVED A PETITION REQUESTING THAT THE AGENCY INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE SPARK PLUG EJECTION IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2004 FORD VEHICLES WITH TRITON V-8 AND V-10 ENGINES.ODI RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 474 NON-DUPLICATIVE COMPLAINTS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHERE THE COMPLAINANT, OR…

Investigation DP05005 Opened 2005-09-22 · closed 2006-01-04

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005, ODI RECEIVED A PETITION REQUESTING THAT THE AGENCY INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE SPARK PLUG EJECTION IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2004 FORD VEHICLES WITH TRITON V-8 AND V-10 ENGINES.ODI RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 474 NON-DUPLICATIVE COMPLAINTS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHERE THE COMPLAINANT, OR…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Ford Excursion as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.