1999 Ford Super Duty F Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 28, 2012 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Super Duty F Series years
Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series. That is the most of any Super Duty F Series model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.

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

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Most common 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series problems

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

Air Bags1
Equipment1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Steering1 · ~60,000 mi
Structure1
Suspension1 · ~60,000 mi
Wheels1 · ~60,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags125%———
Equipment125%———
Fuel System, Gasoline125%———
Steering125%60,000——
Structure125%———
Suspension125%60,000——
Wheels125%60,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 2 complaints
2003: 2200322004: 1200412012: 120121

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Ford Super Duty F Series recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Pulls under hard braking (EA01004) — opened Jan 22, 2001, closed Oct 30, 2002.
  • Parking brake (EA01002) — opened Jan 12, 2001, closed May 30, 2002, led to recall 02V068000.
  • Engine stalling (SQ00020) — opened Dec 6, 2000, closed May 24, 2002.
  • 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.

I have the "death wobble" which means my f250 starts to shake uncontrollably (as if driving on a washboard dirt road) after i hit a bump in the road. Could be a manhole cover, a pot hole or the seems on the freeway. Especially if i hit the bump with one tire and if i am on a curve. It shakes until…

Steering · received Mar 28, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10453298

Evaristo corvera vs winnebago industries. *mr vehicle doesn't fill up fuel at 3/4 tank capacity. Manufacturer would not repair the problem. At this point, metal bracket on the chassis holding motorhome is broken. Manufacturer also refused repair on the bracket because vehicle is out of warranty. *la

Fuel System, Gasoline · received May 7, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10073398

Failure of either air bag to deploy during a collision at 50 mph. I struck the rear of another vehicle and neither air bag in my vehicle deployed. The vehicle in question is a 1999 ford super duty f-350 dually pickup.*ak

Air Bags · received Dec 26, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10051129

Nar 6-03-2003 *mr 7.3 diesel engine air cleaners. *cb

Equipment · received Jun 3, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10022251

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series?

Owners most often report air bags, equipment, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series a good year?

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