- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1999 Ford Excursion Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1999 Ford Excursion have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2007 for the diesel.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Excursion year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1999 Ford Excursion recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1999 Ford Excursion yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ford Excursion: every year compared
All Excursion years1999 Ford Excursion vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Ford Excursion | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 1999 Ford Contour | 444 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Ford Econoline | 300 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Ford Crown Victoria | 159 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Ford E-450 | 73 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Ford Aerostar | 7 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1999 Ford Club Wagon | 4 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1999 Ford Cvpi | 4 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Ford Bronco | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1999 Ford Excursion
Does the 1999 Ford Excursion have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1999 Ford Excursion: diesel (December 2007). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1999 Ford Excursion had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1999 Ford Excursion a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 89 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Ford Excursion year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford Excursion years have the most complaints?
2001 (206), 2002 (172), 2003 (146). See every Ford Excursion year compared.
What should I do if my 1999 Ford Excursion has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data