1999 Ford E-450: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10002996 · 2003-01-20 (January 20, 2003)
THE "SERVICE" OF QUICK CHANGE OIL SHOPS TO ADJUST TIRE PRESSURES ON WARM/HOT TIRES TO RECOMMENDED (COLD) PRESSURES. THIS RESULTS IN COLD PRESSURES OF 4 TO 6 PSI BELOW RECOMMENDED PRESSURE IF CHECKED PROPERLY.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002996 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10010331 · 2003-03-12 (March 12, 2003)
A TIRE LOST ITS TREAD WHILE TRAVELING ON I40 IN LEBANON,TN, WHILE ENROUTE TO NEW HAMPSHIRE. THE TIRE WAS A FIRESTONE, ON A DUTCHMAN MOTOR HOME WITH A FORD CHASIS.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010331 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021764 · 2003-05-28 (May 28, 2003)
TREAD ON REAR RIGHT SIDE SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 50MPH . FIRESTONE STEEL TEX R4S SIZE#LT225/75R16 DOT# VD1LE38. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10021764 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10024826 · 2003-06-24 (June 24, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH ONE OF THE GLASSESING BELONG TO 6 FOOT RIGHT DOOR BLEW OUT, AND FELL DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY DIDN'T KILL ANYBODY. CONSUMER STATED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND THEY OFFERED CLIPS TO REINFORCE THE GLASS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024826 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10025448 · 2003-07-05 (July 5, 2003)
MY RV SUFFERED A TIRE BLOWOUT AND COMPLETE TRED SEPARATION ON THE ROAD ON VACATION. DAMAGE WAS SUSTAINED TO THE UNDER SIDE OF MY RV BY THE TRED WIPPING THE RV AS IT SEPARATED. THE TIRE HAD ONLY 16,000 MILES ON IT, WAS PROPERLY INFLATED AND WAS GOING ONLY ABOUT 55 MPH ON NORMAL DRY PAVEMENT. THE TIRE IS A FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL R4S LT225/75 R16 LOAD RANGE E DOT VD1L 1XD 259 OTHER NUMBERS ON TIRE 25439 UR BD99805-6 DA180P D06L 06029. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 16,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10025448 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10032550 · 2003-08-11 (August 11, 2003)
FIRESTONE R4S BLOW OUT ON RIGHT FRONT TIRE OF 1999 FORD F-450SD WITH COACHMAN MOTOR HOME MOUNTED ON FRAME. UNIT NOT OVER LOADED AND PROPER AIR PRESSURE MAINTAINED.CHECKING I HAVE FOUND OTHER TIRES WITH HAIR LINE CRACKS AROUND WHERE THREAD MEETS SIDEWALL. I AM REPLACING TIRES AND WILL HOLD FIRESTONE TIRES WHILE WAITING FOR TIRES TO BE RECALLED .
Owner-reported narrative. 17,434 miles reported. Look up ODI 10032550 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 10067723 · 2004-04-23 (April 23, 2004)
DURING REGULAR INSPECTION OF OUR PARATRANSIT VEHICLES, WE FOUND CRACKS IN THE LEFT FRONT SPRING TOWER. SUPSEQUENT INSPECTION OF THE OTHER 8 VEHICLE REVEALED THAT THEY ALL HAD THIS PROBLEM.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 160,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10067723 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
06V286000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Reported: 2006-08-01 (August 1, 2006)
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)
NHTSA campaign record ↗09V399000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Reported: 2009-10-13 (October 13, 2009)
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
NHTSA campaign record ↗