1999 Ford Heavy Duty Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Heavy Duty years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford Heavy Duty. That is the most of any Heavy Duty model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Ford Heavy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Ford Heavy Duty recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: motor home chassis and heavy duty trucks. The affected vehicles have tie rod ends and/or drag link assembly ends that could have insufficient harness in the ball stud.
Risk: This could result in premature wear and, potentially, separation of the ball stud from its socket.
Fix: Dealers will replace the tie rod ends and/or drag link assemblies. Owner notification began december 27, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Dt*: the contact stated the rv which mounts on a heavy duty chassis has been recalled, #00v246111. The manufacturer was contacted however they refuse to honor the recall; they determined the recall did not apply to this specific chassis. There have been no problems observed with the steering system…
Having a tear in front bender causes tires not to run properly.*ak the left front firestone tire blew out tearing the front fender, left door and the mirror. *yh
Other Ford Heavy Duty years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Heavy Duty | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Heavy Duty?
Owners most often report steering, tires problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Heavy Duty?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Ford Heavy Duty a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Heavy Duty model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.