Ford E SERIES SUPER DUTY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
24,447 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 to 2001 model years. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Tires:Tread/Belt is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 13 complaints (30.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 15.4% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 15.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 7.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 4 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 |
Tires:Tread/Belt: 4; Tires: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper: 1; Steering: 1; Suspension: 1; Tires:Sidewall: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 5 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 |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
2002: 2; 2003: 5; 2004: 3; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Tires:Tread/Belt leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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 10924818 · 2016-11-07 (November 7, 2016)
IF YOU LOWER THE STEERING WHEEL FOR COMFORTABLE STEERING THE BLINKERS AND BRAKES AND SEVERAL OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS STOP WORKING. WHILE IN MOTION OR STOPPED.IF YOU RAISE THE STEERING WHEEL LL THE WAY BACK UP THE THINGS START WORKING AGAIN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10924818 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008252 · 2003-02-28 (February 28, 2003)
THE 4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES STOPS VERY POORLY, AND I AM SCARED THAT I MAY HURT SOMEBODY. I USE THE VEHICLE COMMERCIALLY AND CAN NOT LEMON LAW IT. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008252 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10068241 · 2004-05-03 (May 3, 2004)
I WAS PASSING A VEHICLE WHEN I NOTICED A FUNNY NOISE, AND VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I STARTED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD, WHEN THE RIGHT REAR OUTSIDE DUAL TIRE BLEW OUT.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 33,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10068241 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
1999: 0; 2000: 0; 2001: 0