1999 Ford Super Duty Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 1, 2017 · 18 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Super Duty years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford Super Duty. That is the most of any Super Duty model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is tires (4 complaints, 22%), typically at around 45,375 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. 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 Super Duty problems

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

Tires4 · ~45,375 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Power Train2 · ~95,000 mi
Suspension2
Unknown or Other2 · ~60,000 mi
Air Bags1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Seat Belts1 · ~138,320 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~135,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires422%45,375——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic317%———
Power Train211%95,000——
Suspension211%———
Unknown or Other211%60,000——
Air Bags16%———
Engine and Engine Cooling16%———
Fuel System, Gasoline16%———
Seat Belts16%138,320——
Service Brakes16%135,000——
Steering16%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 7 complaints
2000: 7200072001: 1200112002: 1200212003: 4200342004: 2200422010: 1201012017: 220172

n = 18 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Ford Super Duty recalls (0)

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

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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.

One morning leaving my driveway, the brake pedal sank to the floor. The steel brake line had rusted through at the site where it was supported by a metal clip on the frame. Online fora described this as a known flaw to ford for many years but which ford refuses to repair. The dealer refused my…

Service Brakes · received Dec 1, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11051655

I noticed the driver seat belt buckle not completely latching and being able to yank the belt out of the buckle. There was nothing stuck in the buckle, it was just broken. Looking online, i saw a 2001 recall for what looks like the exact same buckle, and many complaints about these buckles breaking…

Seat Belts · received Dec 1, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11051657

1999 ford superduty. Letter to the administrator from senator on behalf of constituent concerning a problem he has encountered with a ford motor product. *kb the consumer stated a spark plug blew out of the cylinder while driving on the highway. As the consumer continued to drive, raw gas was…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Nov 3, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10364689

The spare tire carrier located underneath the truck cable broke while driving. The cause of the cable breaking had not been determined. *jb

Unknown or Other · received Apr 2, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10065476

While driving 60 mph, the vehicles steering wheel wanders on it's own. A mechanic at a body shop informed the driver that the upper ball joints need to be replaced. The cause has not been determined. Please provide further details.

Suspension · received Mar 31, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10065331

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report tires, service brakes, hydraulic, power train problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Super Duty?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Ford Super Duty a good year?

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