1999 Ford E Series Super Duty Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 7, 2016 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other E Series Super Duty years
Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford E Series Super Duty. That ranks 2nd out of 3 E Series Super Duty model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electronic stability control (esc) (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Ford E Series Super Duty problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)1
Steering1
Tires1 · ~33,500 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electronic Stability Control (esc)133%———
Steering133%———
Tires133%33,500——
Vehicle Speed Control133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 1 complaints
2004: 1200412008: 1200812016: 120161

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Ford E Series Super Duty recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Ford E Series Super Duty.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

If you lower the steering wheel for comfortable steering the blinkers and brakes and several other electrical components stop working. While in motion or stopped.if you raise the steering wheel ll the way back up the things start working again.

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Nov 7, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10924818

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford e350. The contact received a ford safety recall notice for (vehicle speed control) in august of 2007. In january of 2007, the dealer stated that they were not replacing the cruise control. He would like the recall repair performed on his vehicle. There had been no…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jan 11, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10214483

I was passing a vehicle when i noticed a funny noise, and vibration in the steering wheel. I started to pull to the right side of the road, when the right rear outside dual tire blew out.*ak

Tires · received May 3, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10068241

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford E Series Super Duty?

Owners most often report electronic stability control (esc), steering, tires problems. The top one, electronic stability control (esc), accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford E Series Super Duty?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Ford E Series Super Duty a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E Series Super Duty model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.