1999 Ford E Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E Series years
- Not enough data 9th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford E Series. That ranks 9th out of 13 E Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 199,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Ford E Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 25% | 199,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | 195,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | 134,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | 16,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Ford E Series recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
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.
Risk: In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
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.
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.
- Tire valve stem (RQ02002) — opened Jan 14, 2002, closed Aug 19, 2002, led to recall 01V046000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Blew a spark plug out of engine 2nd one that has happen and it happens all the time with this engine
Spark plug blowout on 1999 ford expedition. *tr
I own a 1999 ford e-150 van. The gas tank has split and is leaking gas. This van is to new to have this problem!!!!*ak
My firestone steeltex r4s ii lt225/75r16 e from the outside rear passenger tire had separated in one big chunk, causing damage to the basement compartments. I brought the damaged tires to firestone dealer in hayward for inspection since this is the 3rd time i had a tread separation on the r4s…
Other Ford E Series years
← 1998 E Series · 2000 E Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 E Series | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 E Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 E Series | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 E Series | 10 | 6 |
| 2004 E Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 E Series | 5 | 2 |
| 2002 E Series | 6 | 2 |
| 2001 E Series | 6 | 2 |
| 2000 E Series | 6 | 2 |
| 1999 | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 E Series | 13 | 1 |
| 1997 E Series | 16 | 1 |
| 1995 E Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford E Series?
Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford E Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Ford E Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E Series model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.