1999 Ford Stripped Chassis Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 10, 2008 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Stripped Chassis years
Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford Stripped Chassis. That is the most of any Stripped Chassis model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (6 complaints, 86%), typically at around 16,652 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 1999 Ford Stripped Chassis problems

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

Vehicle Speed Control6 · ~16,652 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Vehicle Speed Control686%16,652——
Engine and Engine Cooling114%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 6 complaints
2003: 1200312008: 620086

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Ford Stripped Chassis recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Ford Stripped Chassis.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Loss of power assist; steering & braking (EA00017) — opened Jun 20, 2000, closed Jul 29, 2002.

Recent owner reports

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

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford stripped chassis. The contact took the vehicle to the ford dealer and they disconnected the cruise control according to nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) in 2007. When the parts became available, the vehicle was repaired according to the…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Nov 10, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10248352

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 (na) ford stripped chassis. The contact received a ford recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control in october of 2007. She called the dealer to have the vehicle repaired. A technician at the dealer disconnected the cruise control switch and advised her…

Vehicle Speed Control · received May 8, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10227042

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford stripped chassis. The contact received a ford recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control in august of 2007. She called the dealer in october of 2007 to have the vehicle repaired and a representative from the local dealer stated that the parts for the…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Apr 7, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10223564

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 (na) ford stripped chassis. The contact received a ford recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control in september of 2007. He immediately took his vehicle to the dealer to have the cruise control switch disconnected. He was informed by a representative that…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Apr 7, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10223627

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford stripped chassis. The contact received a ford recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control on october 2007 and he immediately scheduled an appointment to have it repaired. He was informed that the parts would be available in december of 2007. He called…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jan 9, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10214277

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Stripped Chassis?

Owners most often report vehicle speed control, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Stripped Chassis?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Ford Stripped Chassis a good year?

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