1999 Ford F Super Duty Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F Super Duty years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford F Super Duty. That is the most of any F Super Duty model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (22 complaints, 24%), typically at around 71,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
- 93owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Ford F Super Duty 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 24% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 17 | 18% | 148,245 | — | — |
| Power Train | 16 | 17% | 128,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 13% | 102,621 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 8% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 4% | 117,621 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 4% | 78,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 4% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | 204,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 2% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 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 Super Duty recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Vehicle description: super duty trucks and chassis-cabs equipped with 5.4l manual transmission powertrains. The accelerator cable core wire can wear the cable conduit end fitting due to a fifteen degree angle it makes with the conduit at the throttle body end. This could also lead to wear or separation of strands of the core wire, which could prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position.
Risk: A "stuck" throttle could adversely affect vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will replace the accelerator cable and throttle body.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Vehicle description: motor home chassis. The accelerator cable is susceptible to freezing. Water can accumulate in the end fitting and can freeze at temperatures of 32 degrees fahrenheit and below. The ice could prevent the accelerator from returning to idle.
Risk: Increased stopping distance would be required, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the accelerator cable with a revised accelerator cable.
Vehicle speed control:cables
Problem: Vehicle description: motor home chassis. The accelerator cable is susceptible to freezing. Water can accumulate in the end fitting and at temperatures of 32 degrees fahrenheit and below, can freeze. The ice could prevent the accelerator from return to idle.
Risk: Increased stopping distance would be required, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the accelerator cable with a revised accelerator cable.
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.
- Steering sector shaft fracture (SQ00018) — opened Nov 14, 2000, closed Mar 2, 2001.
- Power assist for steering and braking (SQ00005) — opened Feb 9, 2000, closed Jun 20, 2000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
1999.5 ford-f350 diesel steering sector shaft snapped. Driving down highway, steering wheel was off 1/4 turn. In parking lot, shaft snapped and steering wheel spun freely without any wheel movement. Looks like there was an investigation, action # ea01009 (sector shaft fractures) but no recall. Chat…
Fuel tank straps rusting front and rear.....the rear strap broke allowing fuel tank to drop. *tr
Vehicle had a full fuel tank (approx 38 gallons). Vehicle was parked in a shopping plaza. When i returned to the vehicle i found the gas tank had fallen to the ground. The rear support strap had failed from corrosion. The front strap was still intact but severely corroded as well. Fuel lines into…
I bought the truck new in 1999, and never had a problem until 2005 when the first spark plug blow. It cost me $520.00 to have it towed and repaired. The second time the plug blow (2007), it cost me $620.00 to have it towed and repaired. Yesterday (06/02/2012), it cost me $740.00 to have it towed…
Ford f-250 super duty pick up truck caught fire while sitting in the garage. Insurance vehicle arson investigator determined cruise control switch component was source of ignition in fire. Half my house burned down as a result of fire. *kb
Other Ford F Super Duty years
← 1998 F Super Duty · 2000 F Super Duty →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 F Super Duty | 31 | 0 |
| 2005 F Super Duty | 27 | 0 |
| 2004 F Super Duty | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 F Super Duty | 27 | 0 |
| 2002 F Super Duty | 34 | 0 |
| 2001 F Super Duty | 32 | 1 |
| 2000 F Super Duty | 63 | 3 |
| 1999 | 93 | 3 |
| 1998 F Super Duty | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 F Super Duty | 24 | 3 |
| 1996 F Super Duty | 8 | 2 |
| 1995 F Super Duty | 12 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford F Super Duty?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, tires, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 22 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford F Super Duty?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Ford F Super Duty a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F Super Duty model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.