1999 Ford Ford Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 10, 2007 · 33 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Ford Truck years
More complaints than other years 3rd of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford Ford Truck. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Ford Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (8 complaints, 24%), typically at around 38,289 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Ford Ford Truck problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling8 · ~38,289 mi
Visibility5 · ~56,545 mi
Air Bags3 · ~69,200 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3 · ~128,000 mi
Tires3
Steering2 · ~72,000 mi
Structure2
Suspension2
Electrical System1
Electronic Stability Control1 · ~90,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling824%38,289——
Visibility515%56,545——
Air Bags39%69,200——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic39%128,000——
Tires39%———
Steering26%72,000——
Structure26%———
Suspension26%———
Electrical System13%———
Electronic Stability Control13%90,000——
Interior Lighting13%43,890——
Power Train13%———
Seats13%———
Unknown or Other13%———
Vehicle Speed Control13%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1999, with 8 complaints
1998: 1199811999: 8199982000: 8200082001: 4200142002: 1200212003: 2200322004: 1200412005: 6200562007: 220072

n = 33 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Ford Ford Truck recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Ford Ford Truck.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Premature perforated corrosion of entire steel brake line of my 1999 ford expedition eddie bauer 5.4l 4wd was discovered after my brake warning light went on without any perceived problem with braking noted. Inspection of the brakes by a non-dealer vendor revealed a well maintained brake system…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jul 10, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10195982

Re: ford motor company truck windshields not sealed properly while driving in a hard rain, i have a 99 ford expedition and it somehow had water leak into the fuse panel shorting it out, also shorted out the gem and the pcm. There was an electrical burning smell, smoke from dash. There were no…

Structure · received Jan 29, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10181004

Driving normally when load sound came out from under hood. Accelerating slightly to get off of the road sounded like back firing. Expedition was towed to mechanics. Tow truck operator also mentioned that he himself had towed between 15 and 20 expeditions due to this spark plug problem and we live…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Dec 7, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10144700

Interior lights, power windows, and windshield wipers do not work which could of caused an accident when it happened when it was raining. *jb

Visibility · received Sep 20, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10137094

I have had problems with the wiper in my vehicle since purchased they only come on intermittently. I have taken it to the dealership but they are unable to repair it. I have also have a air bag light go on and off they can't seem to fix either. *jb

Air Bags · received Aug 12, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10132673

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Ford Truck?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, visibility, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 8 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Ford Truck?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Ford Ford Truck a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ford Truck model years, the 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.