1999 Ford Lariat Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 25, 2001 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Lariat years
Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford Lariat. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Lariat model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 50%). 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 Lariat problems

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

Tires2
Vehicle Speed Control1
Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires250%———
Vehicle Speed Control125%———
Visibility125%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 2 complaints
1999: 1199912000: 2200022001: 120011

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Ford Lariat recalls (0)

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

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.

Exterior mirrors have turned black. Driver cannot see out of them. Dealer admitted there was a defect, but would not cover to fix it. *ak

Visibility · received Apr 25, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 886724

General grabber aw m+s tires(p235 85 r16) experienced knots on the inside and outside walls, consumer requests that general replace a set of tires. *slc

Tires · received Oct 4, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 555517

Sudden acceleration upon applying foot on accelator pedal from a stop position;.accelator pedal went down to the floor and stayedther.e vehicle took off until pedal relieved by itself. Dealer notified, and vehicle was towed back to dealer shop. *ak

Vehicle Speed Control · received Feb 1, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 855960

Ford motor company defrauding public by using false advertisements on vehicle window stickers. Tires advertised on truck as standard equipment are not on the ford trucks 9 out of 10 times. P255/70rx16xl owl a/s have not been manufactured, yet they are on the window stickers as standard equipment.(…

Tires · received Oct 23, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 713740

Other Ford Lariat years

← 1998 Lariat · 2000 Lariat →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2001 Lariat80
2000 Lariat20
199940
1998 Lariat10
1997 Lariat40

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report tires, vehicle speed control, visibility problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Lariat?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Ford Lariat a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lariat model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.