1999 Ford F Series: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 47 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (34% of complaints).
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0
recalls
47
owner complaints
4
fire reports
100,494
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 100,494 mi)Weak spot: engine and engine cooling (34%)4 fire reports
Common problems
Computed from 47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)34% · 16 complaints
Tires11% · 5 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System (fuel pump, tank, lines)11% · 5 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)9% · 4 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline (fuel pump, tank, lines)6% · 3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)4% · 2 complaints
“Ford recall 11s21 gas tank strap recall performed at lucas ford in burlinton nj. They said the strap pulled through rotted frame and ford said because the recall only says they have to replace rusted straps they will not repair. They told them to put new straps on leaving rear one not connected. If this is a safety recall this is a fail as my truck could still have the tank drop and burst into flames. This is the same as toyota recall for poorly treated frames just ford was allowed to only replace 20 dollars straps that probably aren't even the problem. *tr”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Apr 2015
“Driver side rear tire suffered tread separation after apx 1 hour around 70 mph. Tire pressure was checked / inflated to max cold prior to departure. Air temperature was in the low 80s. I am providing this information in case you track such incidents. No response is required. Cooper discoverer h/t 255/70 r16 dot upcu c5u 2808. *tr”Owner report · Tires · Mar 2015
“On july 28th around 3:00 am there was a storm earlier in the night and a tree top fell into the road and I wentto apply the brakes they locked up causing me to fish tail and lose control spinning around twice making me strike a tree and spin back around and nose dive down and embankment and land on all four wheels messed up the front bumper left fender left door cracked windshield and completely wiped out the bed. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2014
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“I took my f-150 in for a recall on the fuel tank straps rusting, the dealership was nick nicholas ford in inverness, florida. They told me my fuel tank was leaking from rust. I am in the process of fixing it. My complaint is if the straps rusted and caused the tank to rust and leak at the area where the straps touch the tank. Why isn't the tank included in the recall? The rusted tank leaking is a clear danger to me, the environment, and other drivers. The gas never dripped on the ground so I never knew it was leaking until I took it in. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 2013
“Fuel tank now leaks after the ford dealer replaced the straps (11s21 recall). They said they will not cover the tank replacement even though the tank did not leak before they replaced the straps! *tr”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 2012
“Inside of tire is separating. Large bubble , 4" x 6" in size. No other leaks or punctures or patches/plugs in tire. Causes extreme vibrations. Had to remove and replace all four tires for safety reasons. 265 70r 17 wrangler at/s *tr”Owner report · Tires · Sep 2012
“While driving, there was a loud explosion, then engine was running rough and loud. Mechanic stated that due to a faulty design, the #7 spark plug had been shot from the engine, damagine the ignition coil and allowing fuel to spray from the injectors onto the now loose spark plug. Mechanic stated I was lucky this did not result in an engine fire. Engine is ford 5.4l v8. Mechanic explained that the design of the engine means that the aluminum heads have approx. Half as many threads as a normal spark plug, meaning that this is a frequent occurrence and ford is aware of the fire risk but has chosen not to address. *tr”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jul 2012
“Water leaking through windshield causing damage to electrical components under dash. Gem module need s to be replaced. Possibly fuse box as well. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Oct 2011
“I've had two plugs blow out on my 99 f150. It has less than 100,000 on it. If they know its a defect why not step up and fix the problem? It cost $300 a plug!!!! Left me stranded at night with my family along the road!! Makes me wonder if I want to stay with ford or go elsewhere. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2010
“Recall on ford f 550 cruise fire truck was on fire inside and out we hit wall lots of injuries on 2 person”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Oct 2009
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1999 Ford F Series reliable?
NHTSA has 47 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1999 Ford F Series. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (34% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1999 Ford F Series problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 100,494 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.