1999 Ford F-350 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-350 SD years
- More complaints than other years 10th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 142 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford F-350 SD. That ranks 10th out of 32 F-350 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (32 complaints, 23%), typically at around 103,500 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 3 fires, 11 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
- 142owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Ford F-350 SD 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 and Engine Cooling | 32 | 23% | 103,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 27 | 19% | 72,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 11% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 15 | 11% | 47,382 | — | — |
| Wheels | 14 | 10% | 121,459 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 7% | 101,300 | — | — |
| Steering | 10 | 7% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 5% | 76,388 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 4% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 5 | 4% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 4% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 2% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 1% | 108,477 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 38,781 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 168,526 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 121,459 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Ford F-350 SD recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Fix: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
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
- Engine stalling (EA06012) — opened Jun 22, 2006, closed Dec 7, 2007, led to recall 07V553000.
- Engine stalling (PE06011) — opened Feb 27, 2006, closed Jun 23, 2006.
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
- Engine compartment fires (EA05005) — opened Mar 22, 2005, closed Aug 2, 2006, led to recall 05V388000.
- Sector shaft fractures (EA01009) — opened Mar 2, 2001, closed Aug 19, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I wias traveling on hwy. 27 outside of blakely ga on 09-17-15. My front drivers side tire tread belt separated. I lost control of the vehicle and narrowly avoided a severe accident. The tire was a pro-comp all terrain load range e 265/75/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-350 diesel equipped with nitto low range e tires, size: lt 245/75/r17. The contact stated that the rear driver and passenger side tires blew. The front driver's side tire also blew shortly after the initial failure. The contact stated that the tires were left with…
At a stop and then at 5 mph applied brakes steering i have replaced steering box and powersteering pump and still same problem. This could cause a wreck if happened when turning and not able to return steering. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-350 sd. While driving approximately 5 mph, there was a complete loss of power steering and force was applied to the brakes repeatedly before coming to a stop. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road. The contact discovered the serpentine belt broke in which he…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-350 sd. The contact stated that there was a fracture in the front driver side wheel. The front passenger side wheel was also fractured and separated from the vehicle prior to the most recent failure, but was repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified…
Other Ford F-350 SD years
← 1998 F-350 SD · 2000 F-350 SD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-350 SD | 8 | 5 |
| 2025 F-350 SD | 14 | 6 |
| 2024 F-350 SD | 45 | 3 |
| 2023 F-350 SD | 41 | 15 |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 112 | 17 |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 98 | 14 |
| 2020 F-350 SD | 189 | 15 |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 467 | 11 |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 203 | 9 |
| 2017 F-350 SD | 573 | 13 |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 209 | 3 |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 208 | 3 |
| 2014 F-350 SD | 7 | 4 |
| 2013 F-350 SD | 9 | 9 |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 29 | 9 |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 43 | 7 |
| 2010 F-350 SD | 50 | 6 |
| 2009 F-350 SD | 19 | 4 |
| 2008 F-350 SD | 101 | 0 |
| 2007 F-350 SD | 25 | 1 |
| 2006 F-350 SD | 127 | 1 |
| 2005 F-350 SD | 217 | 3 |
| 2004 F-350 SD | 130 | 2 |
| 2003 F-350 SD | 132 | 4 |
| 2002 F-350 SD | 124 | 3 |
| 2001 F-350 SD | 158 | 2 |
| 2000 F-350 SD | 157 | 2 |
| 1999 | 142 | 2 |
| 1998 F-350 SD | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 F-350 SD | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 F-350 SD | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 F-350 SD | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford F-350 SD?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 32 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford F-350 SD?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Ford F-350 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-350 SD model years, the 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.