1999 Ford F-150 Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the 1999 Ford F-150, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 41,679 miles. The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (26% of reports).
- 81visibility complaints
- 41,679median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 21 of 81 complaints (26%)
- Signal mirrors: mentioned in 5 of 81 complaints (6%)
- Rear sliding: mentioned in 5 of 81 complaints (6%)
- Turn signals: mentioned in 5 of 81 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 29 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 81 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Ford F-150 visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-150 | 2 | 1% | 29,850 |
| 2023 F-150 | 12 | 3% | 30,000 |
| 2022 F-150 | 22 | 4% | 21,000 |
| 2021 F-150 | 78 | 8% | 44,000 |
| 2020 F-150 | 38 | 5% | 38,000 |
| 2019 F-150 | 13 | 1% | 111,500 |
| 2018 F-150 | 31 | 1% | 49,980 |
| 2017 F-150 | 16 | 1% | 52,000 |
| 2016 F-150 | 40 | 2% | 56,000 |
| 2015 F-150 | 21 | 1% | 62,000 |
| 2014 F-150 | 30 | 2% | 40,000 |
| 2013 F-150 | 50 | 2% | 38,700 |
| 2012 F-150 | 34 | 2% | 49,900 |
| 2011 F-150 | 56 | 3% | 54,000 |
| 2010 F-150 | 96 | 11% | 45,924 |
| 2009 F-150 | 4 | 1% | 53,000 |
| 2008 F-150 | 8 | 2% | 19,079 |
| 2007 F-150 | 5 | 1% | 35,783 |
| 2006 F-150 | 17 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 2005 F-150 | 260 | 23% | 50,000 |
| 2004 F-150 | 841 | 41% | 64,065 |
| 2003 F-150 | 16 | 4% | 62,750 |
| 2002 F-150 | 28 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 2001 F-150 | 23 | 2% | 69,000 |
| 2000 F-150 | 27 | 3% | 82,650 |
| 1999 F-150 | 81 | 8% | 41,679 |
| 1998 F-150 | 66 | 5% | 61,761 |
| 1997 F-150 | 147 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 1996 F-150 | 4 | 1% | 170,000 |
| 1995 F-150 | 8 | 1% | 121,423 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility for the 1999 Ford F-150. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. The contact stated that both the air conditioner and the heater were inoperable. The contact was also unable to use the defroster system. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the flapper that was inside the heater…
The windshield leaks on this model style and the water runs down to the gem module and fuse box causing the gem module to short out and the electronics do what ever they want to. The truck will start on its own even if off or running and driving with the starter engaging. Windows roll down the…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. The contact stated the inside covering on the sideview mirrors was defective making it difficult to see. The dealer advised there was nothing they could other than replace the mirrors. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin information was not available. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1999 Ford F-150s have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 81 owner complaints about visibility 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 visibility?
No recall currently lists visibility for this vehicle.
At what mileage do visibility problems start?
The median reported mileage is 41,679 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the 1999 Ford F-150?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 21 of 81 complaints, followed by “signal mirrors” (5).
Other 1999 Ford F-150 problems
See all 1999 Ford F-150 problems or visibility problems across all F-150 years.