1999 Ford F Series (light) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F Series (light) years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford F Series (light). That ranks 4th out of 8 F Series (light) model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 175,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Ford F Series (light) 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 | 2 | 33% | 175,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 17% | 105,321 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | 180,785 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Ford F Series (light) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Ford F Series (light).
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.
Ford recall 11s21 gas tank strap recall performed at lucas ford in burlinton nj. They said the strap pulled through rotted frame and ford said because the recall only says they have to replace rusted straps they will not repair. They told them to put new straps on leaving rear one not connected. If…
Recall on ford f 550 cruise fire truck was on fire inside and out we hit wall lots of injuries on 2 person
I own a 1999 ford f150, the sparkplug blew up as i was driving to work. I heard a loud pop. *tr
Spark plug blowout on ford triton v8 engine, 5.4 liter. *tr
The paint at all the 'hem' seams at the bottom of the doors is failing. *ak
Other Ford F Series (light) years
← 1998 F Series (light) · 2000 F Series (light) →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 F Series (light) | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 F Series (light) | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 F Series (light) | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 F Series (light) | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 F Series (light) | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 F Series (light) | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 F Series (light) | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford F Series (light)?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel/propulsion system, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford F Series (light)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Ford F Series (light) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F Series (light) model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.