1999 Ford F Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F Series years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford F Series. That ranks 4th out of 14 F Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (12 complaints, 33%), typically at around 79,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 36owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Ford F 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 and Engine Cooling | 12 | 33% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 11% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 11% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 8% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 8% | 42,555 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 8% | 102,970 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 6% | 184,605 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 6% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 6% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | 137,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 6,600 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 137,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 137,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Ford F Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Ford F Series.
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.
- Pulls under hard braking (SQ00002) — opened May 4, 2000, closed Jan 22, 2001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Number 3 sparkplug and coil flew out of the engine
While inspecting my vehicle for fuel strap recall 11s21, it was noted that the frame of my f150 was rusted through at the location where the new strap would be installed. My ford dealer told me that they could not replace the recalled strap until the frame was repaired (at my expense). Ford does…
Driver side rear tire suffered tread separation after apx 1 hour around 70 mph. Tire pressure was checked / inflated to max cold prior to departure. Air temperature was in the low 80s. I am providing this information in case you track such incidents. No response is required. Cooper discoverer h/t…
On july 28th around 3:00 am there was a storm earlier in the night and a tree top fell into the road and i wentto apply the brakes they locked up causing me to fish tail and lose control spinning around twice making me strike a tree and spin back around and nose dive down and embankment and land on…
I took my f-150 in for a recall on the fuel tank straps rusting, the dealership was nick nicholas ford in inverness, florida. They told me my fuel tank was leaking from rust. I am in the process of fixing it. My complaint is if the straps rusted and caused the tank to rust and leak at the area…
Other Ford F Series years
← 1998 F Series · 2000 F Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 F Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 F Series | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 F Series | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 F Series | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 F Series | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 F Series | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 F Series | 34 | 1 |
| 2001 F Series | 44 | 1 |
| 2000 F Series | 41 | 1 |
| 1999 | 36 | 0 |
| 1998 F Series | 20 | 0 |
| 1997 F Series | 47 | 0 |
| 1996 F Series | 16 | 0 |
| 1995 F Series | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford F Series?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford F Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Ford F Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F Series model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.