1999 Ford F-150 Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the 1999 Ford F-150, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 78,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “cruise control” (41% of reports).
- 79vehicle speed control complaints
- 78,500median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 53%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Cruise control: mentioned in 32 of 79 complaints (41%)
- Caught fire: mentioned in 13 of 79 complaints (16%)
- Master cylinder: mentioned in 6 of 79 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 34 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 79 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 23 a fire, 7 an injury.
Ford F-150 vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-150 | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2025 F-150 | 11 | 10% | 6,500 |
| 2024 F-150 | 7 | 4% | 13,290 |
| 2023 F-150 | 18 | 4% | 22,000 |
| 2022 F-150 | 16 | 3% | 18,000 |
| 2021 F-150 | 20 | 2% | — |
| 2020 F-150 | 16 | 2% | 23,000 |
| 2019 F-150 | 44 | 3% | 35,000 |
| 2018 F-150 | 73 | 3% | 15,500 |
| 2017 F-150 | 65 | 4% | 14,000 |
| 2016 F-150 | 100 | 5% | 38,869 |
| 2015 F-150 | 145 | 8% | 44,000 |
| 2014 F-150 | 102 | 7% | 52,000 |
| 2013 F-150 | 302 | 10% | 69,074 |
| 2012 F-150 | 194 | 11% | 30,500 |
| 2011 F-150 | 213 | 10% | 57,000 |
| 2010 F-150 | 39 | 5% | 52,000 |
| 2009 F-150 | 54 | 17% | 36,370 |
| 2008 F-150 | 41 | 11% | 27,225 |
| 2007 F-150 | 54 | 11% | 44,500 |
| 2006 F-150 | 31 | 5% | 50,000 |
| 2005 F-150 | 57 | 5% | 50,251 |
| 2004 F-150 | 70 | 3% | 39,500 |
| 2003 F-150 | 32 | 8% | 85,000 |
| 2002 F-150 | 86 | 10% | 120,000 |
| 2001 F-150 | 180 | 15% | 103,000 |
| 2000 F-150 | 188 | 17% | 100,000 |
| 1999 F-150 | 79 | 8% | 78,500 |
| 1998 F-150 | 116 | 8% | 108,500 |
| 1997 F-150 | 223 | 8% | 120,000 |
| 1996 F-150 | 36 | 11% | 130,000 |
| 1995 F-150 | 76 | 12% | 121,382 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: A fire at the switch could occur.
Fix: By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286)
Vehicle speed control:cables
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. A speed control cable may not have fully seated into the accelerator bracket at time of installation. If the cable is not fully seated into this bracket, the cable could separate from the bracket.
Risk: A loose cable can result in the throttle not fully returning to idle and cause an increase in stopping distance.
Fix: Dealers will add a retaining clip to the speed control cable fitting at the accelerator bracket.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owned a 1999 Ford F-150. The contact stated that he had parked the vehicle and was standing outside of the vehicle, between the driver's side door and the vehicle; however, the vehicle reversed independently at 5-7 MPH onto the highway. The contact's back was slammed against the pole of…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. The vehicle caught fire while parked at the contact's residence. The failure occurred without warning. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police and a fire report were filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was included in nhtsa…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. The contact stated that the throttle became stuck, causing the clutch to wear out. In addition, the stopping distance was increased. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1999 Ford F-150s have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 79 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the 1999 Ford F-150 (8% of the 1,044 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford F-150 vehicle speed control?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems start?
The median reported mileage is 78,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the 1999 Ford F-150?
The most frequent phrase is “cruise control”, in 32 of 79 complaints, followed by “caught fire” (13).
Other 1999 Ford F-150 problems
See all 1999 Ford F-150 problems or vehicle speed control problems across all F-150 years.