1999 Ford E SERIES SUPER DUTY: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
33,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 2 | 66.7% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 33.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 33.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Steering: 1; Tires:Tread/Belt: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 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 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
2004: 1; 2008: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
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 ↗
Owner report 10214483 · 2008-01-11 (January 11, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD E350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) IN AUGUST OF 2007. IN JANUARY OF 2007, THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT REPLACING THE CRUISE CONTROL. HE WOULD LIKE THE RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED ON HIS VEHICLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 99,000. UPDATED 04-08-08 *BF
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10214483 at NHTSA ↗
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 ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.