1999 Ford F SUPER DUTY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
87 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
110,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 23 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 87 complaints (11.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 29 | 33.3% |
| Steering behavior | 9 | 10.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 8 | 9.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 4.6% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 3.4% |
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:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 10 |
| Tires | 8 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 10; Tires: 8; Tires:Tread/Belt: 7; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 6; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 9 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 9; 150,000 and above: 5
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 64 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 | 22 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
2000: 22; 2001: 29; 2002: 9; 2003: 4; 2004: 2; 2005: 2; 2006: 3; 2007: 2; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 7; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 29 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 8 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 10047103 · 2003-11-18 (November 18, 2003)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE A RECALL OF MY TRUCK (1999 FORD F-250) THAT IS LISTED ON YOUR WEBSITE. THE RECALL IS FOR A FAULTY PARKING BRAKE, AND MINE HAS BROKEN AS NOTED IN THE RECALL. WHAT IF ANY RECORURSE DO I HAVE THROUGH YOUR AGENCY TO FORCE FORD TO REPAIR THIS VEHICLE? THE INFORMATION I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET INDICATES THAT THE RECALL NUMBERS ARE AS FOLLOWS: NHTSA 02V068 FORD RECALL NUMBER 02S34 *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 102,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10047103 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10128538 · 2005-07-13 (July 13, 2005)
DRIVING 1999 F250 SUPERDUTY SUDDEN AND COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTION. LATER FOUND RUPTURED CORRODED REAR BRAKE LINE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE, DUAL CIRCUIT MASTER CYLINDER WAS NOT EFFECTIVE IN ALLOWING ALTERNATE BRAKE CIRCUIT TO SLOW TRUCK CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Owner-reported narrative. 71,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10128538 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10152305 · 2006-03-09 (March 9, 2006)
THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 3 TIMES SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK. TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE THE ENGINE FOR NO REASON AND WITH OUT ANY WARNING JUST SHUT DOWN LEAVING ME WITH NO BRAKING POWER OR ANY STEERING. THIS IN TURN ALMOST CAUSED A WRECK INVOLVING SEVERAL AUTOMOBILES. FROM THERE I HAD IT TOWED INTO MY SHOP WHERE THEY HAD DETERMINED THAT MY CPS HAD GONE OUT. THEY REPLACED THE ITEM AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE THUS FAR. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME FOR ME THIS HAPPENED AND THERE WHERE TWO MORE TIMES THIS OCCURRED. I DID NOT KEEP ANY OF THE OLD PAR…
Owner-reported narrative. 265,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10152305 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10282781 · 2009-09-03 (September 3, 2009)
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE I NOTICED A DIFFERENCE IN THE RIDE AND HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS WHICH WAS NOT THERE ON THE PREVIOUS DAY. IT FELT LIKE AN UNRESPONSIVE STEERING AND A VIBRATION. WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION 50 MILES FROM WHERE I STARTED AND LOOKED AT ALL OF MY TIRES. VISUALLY THERE WAS NO APPARENT DEFORMITIES OR ANYTHING OUT OF NORMAL CHARACTER. LATER WHEN I GOT IN THE VEHICLE AND WAS DRIVING HOME THE SAME EFFECTS WERE PRESENT. ABOUT 10 MILES LATER IT SUDDENLY GOT WORSE JUST BEFORE A BANG AND A SUDDEN PULL TO THE LEFT AS WHAT HAPPEN…
Owner-reported narrative. 148,245 miles reported. Look up ODI 10282781 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10363038 · 2010-10-30 (October 30, 2010)
TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT AT 130,000 MILES. IT IS A 1999 F-250 SUPER DUTY XLT. TRUCK IS LOUDER WITH A RATTLE TO IT NOW. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE CONFIRMED IT IS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. I AM CURRENTLY WAITING TO GET IT REPAIRED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10363038 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 720015 · 2000-03-12 (March 12, 2000)
I HAVE THE TRITON 5.4 V8 THIS MOTOR HAS A INTERNAL KNOCK WHICH HAPPEN DURING COLD START UP, AS WELL AS RPM'S AT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT. FORD HAS REPLACED WITH A REMAN, AND THIS MOTOR HAS SAME PROBLEMS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS PISTON SLAP AGAINST CYLINDER WALLS. THIS CONCERNS ME.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 720015 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10148344 · 2006-01-23 (January 23, 2006)
FUEL LEAK ON H2O DRAIN VALVE AT FUEL FILTER ON 1999 7.3 POWER STROKE FORD TRUCK. THIS IS A WIDE SREAD PROBLEM AS THE DEALERSHIP IS SELLING 3 TO 4 OF THESE VALVES PER WEEK.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 124,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10148344 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10423940 · 2011-09-06 (September 6, 2011)
AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS AND CONTINUING ON THE HIGHWAY, WE BEGAN TO SMELL GAS FUMES. UPON OUR ARRIVAL AT HOME, WE NOTICED THE GAS TANK WAS HANGING BY THE FUEL LINE AND FRONT STRAP. THE REAR STRAP HAD BROKE (FROM RUST) AND FUEL FILLER HOSE WAS OFTEN BROKEN OFF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 140,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10423940 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10052535 · 2004-01-06 (January 6, 2004)
AT LOW SPEED, SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF ENGINE, CAUSING LOUD EXHAUST NOISE AND GASOLINE FUMES WERE IMMEDIATELY SMELLED INSIDE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN AT HIGH SPEED WITH ENGINE UNDER LOAD WHEN IMMEDIATE ENGINE SHUTDOWN WAS NOT SAFE OR POSSIBLE, THIS CONDITION WOULD CAUSE LARGE AMOUNTS GASOLINE/AIR MIXTURE TO BE EXPOSED TO HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS, CAUSING FIRE HAZARD. IF THIS OCCURRED WHEN POWER WAS CRITICAL (PASSING OR TURNING IN FRONT OF TRAFFIC), THE LOSS OF POWER COULD ALSO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. IF THIS OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING ON…
Owner-reported narrative. 51,707 miles reported. Look up ODI 10052535 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 726211 · 2000-07-29 (July 29, 2000)
WHILE DRIVING AT 55/60 MPH THE ENGINE QUIT. WITH TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. THIS FAILURE NEEDS TO BE ADDED TO THE OPEN ACTION ITEM # EA00017.. THIS FAILURE HAS ONLY HAPPENED ONCE AND WAS ALMOST A FATALITY.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 726211 at NHTSA ↗