AI Damage1999 Ford Mountaineer: common problems
Owners of the 1999 Ford Mountaineer filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires and vehicle speed control. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Tires 33% of all complaints
- 2 Vehicle speed control 33% of all complaints
- 3 Air bags 17% of all complaints
- 4 Suspension 17% of all complaints
- Tires: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Air bags: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tl contact owns a 1999 ford mountaineer. While driving approximately 45 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floor and he was unable to release it. The driver was forced to shift gears into neutral to turn the vehicle off; however, within a few seconds the vehicle reset itself, began driving normally and the…
Tl contact owns a 1999 ford mountaineer. The contact received a notice for ford recall number 05s28 in august of 2007 regarding the vehicle speed control. The dealer stated that they do not know when the part would be available. The manufacturer stated that the part would be available the fourth quarter of 2008.
Air bag light illuminated and a beeping noise was heard intermittently while driving. Consumer was concerned that air bags may inadvertently deploy without warning. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that the cause of the problem maybe that the air bag control module needed to be replaced.
When driving at normal speed, if vehicle hits a bump, pulls hard to the left or right. Ford has replaced a number of parts on the front end, and problem keeps recurring.
Sidewall seperation at the tread( dot number: w2hl tire size: p23575r15 )
Tire blew out while on expressway. I did not hit or run over anything noticable. The vechicle "fishtailed" and almost turned over.( dot number: tire size: 23575r15 )
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Mountaineer has 5 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 6, above average.
What to check before buying
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Mountaineer?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: tires, vehicle speed control, air bags. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: airbag warning light (17%), tires: bulges, blowouts (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1999 Ford Mountaineer?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1999 Ford Mountaineer from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1999 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.