1999 Ford E-450 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
73 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
34,323 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 14 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper is the most frequently named component, appearing in 19 of 73 complaints (26.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 9 | 12.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 1.4% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 1.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 19 |
| Tires | 19 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 18 |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 4 |
| Wheels | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Power Train:Driveline | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper: 19; Tires: 19; Tires:Tread/Belt: 18; Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit: 4; Wheels: 3; Engine: 2; Power Train:Driveline: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 2
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 59 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
2000: 30; 2001: 10; 2002: 13; 2003: 6; 2004: 5; 2005: 1; 2006: 1; 2008: 2; 2012: 1; 2015: 3; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 610360 · 2000-04-18 (April 18, 2000)
BRAKE CALIPERS REPAIRED ON TWO OCCASIONS, CALIPER PISTONS BINDING AND CRACKED BOOTS. *MJS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 610360 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 610361 · 2000-04-18 (April 18, 2000)
BRAKE CALIPERS REPAIRED ON TWO OCCASIONS, CALIPER BOOTS BURNT ON ONE OCCASION, REBUILT THEN LEAKED AFTER REPAIR. *MJS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 610361 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10064465 · 2004-04-03 (April 3, 2004)
SECOND DISINTEGRATION OF A FIRESTONE 225/75/R16E. CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE COMPARTMENT HOUSING WATER PUMP, WATER SERVICE LINE, 120V ELECTRICAL, 3/8" PROPANE COPPER TUBING TO STOVE, WATER HEATER, FURNACE, ETC. MOTORHOME IS JAYCO, CLASS C, NEW IN 1999. DAMAGE TO OUTSIDE PANELING AS WELL. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 71,750 miles reported. Look up ODI 10064465 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 763339 · 2002-06-22 (June 22, 2002)
HEARD A LOUD BANG AND FELT A SHAKE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. PULLED OVER TO CHECK THE TIRES AND FOUND NOTHING. AFTER ABOUT 30 MILE THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. I DID NOT LOSE AIR AND WAS ABLE TO CHANGE TO THE SPARE. THE TIRE STLL HAD 11/32'S OF TREAD LEFT. THE TIRES WERE BUILT IN THE DECATUR PLANT.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 763339 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 736880 · 2000-11-27 (November 27, 2000)
CONNECTING CLIPS FOUND UNCLIPPED ON TWO SEPARATE LINES FROM FUEL TANK OR FUEL PUMP. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 736880 at NHTSA ↗