The service and repair manual for the 1999 Ford Explorer — 4.0L V6 and 5.0L V8 and 4.0L V6 engines, 7 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.0L V6 — SOHC 5.0L V8 — OHV 4.0L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XL Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 2-Door · Sport Sport Utility 4-Door · XLS Sport Utility 4-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 1,737 complaints · 412 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1999 Explorer manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 114
- General Information 1,672
- Accessories & Equipment 439
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 253
- Body & Frame 211
- Maintenance 121
- Brakes 236
- Restraints 159
- Drivelines & Axles 138
- Steering 56
- Electrical 189
- Suspension 156
- Engine Mechanical 172
- Transmission 469
- Engine Performance 994
- Front 184
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1999 Explorer
- Vehicle Speed Control · 09V399000Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 exp.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these he.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these he.
- Electrical System — wiring › fuses and circuit breakers · 00V072000Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles equipped with 4.0l engines and all-time 4-wheel drive (a4wd) powertrains. the generic electronic module (gem) could experience a cond.
- Vehicle Speed Control — cables · 03V280000On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control and 4.0l sohc engines, if the strand cover on the speed control cable becomes flared at the end, the speed control cab.
- Seats — front assembly › recliner · 03V281000On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat, that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back fram.
Owners have filed 1,737 complaints and Ford has issued 412 technical service bulletins for the 1999 Explorer. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1999 Explorer manual
Is this manual specific to the 1999 Explorer?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1999 model year, covering the 4.0L V6 and 5.0L V8 and 4.0L V6 across the Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door, Limited Sport Utility 4-Door, XL Sport Utility 4-Door, Sport Sport Utility 2-Door, Sport Sport Utility 4-Door, XLS Sport Utility 4-Door, XLT Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 1999 Explorer problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 1999 Explorer, covering vehicle speed control, exterior lighting, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 1999 Explorer wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1999 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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