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1999 Ford F SERIES: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

36 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

80,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 29 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 36 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior411.1%
Fuel system concerns411.1%
Engine operation25.6%
Transmission and shifting12.8%

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.

Engine And Engine Cooling
6
Electrical System
4
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
Fuel/Propulsion System
4
Tires
3
Engine
2
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
2
Air Bags
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine And Engine Cooling6
Electrical System4
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine4
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Tires3
Engine2
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System2
Air Bags1

Engine And Engine Cooling: 6; Electrical System: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Tires: 3; Engine: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System: 2; Air Bags: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
3
25,000 to 49,999
4
50,000 to 74,999
3
75,000 to 99,999
6
100,000 to 149,999
6
150,000 and above
7
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0003
25,000 to 49,9994
50,000 to 74,9993
75,000 to 99,9996
100,000 to 149,9996
150,000 and above7

Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 7

150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 7 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.

2000
3
2003
4
2004
3
2005
5
2006
3
2007
1
2008
2
2009
1
2010
3
2011
1
2012
3
2013
3
2014
1
2015
3
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20003
20034
20043
20055
20063
20071
20082
20091
20103
20111
20123
20133
20141
20153

2000: 3; 2003: 4; 2004: 3; 2005: 5; 2006: 3; 2007: 1; 2008: 2; 2009: 1; 2010: 3; 2011: 1; 2012: 3; 2013: 3; 2014: 1; 2015: 3

Pattern summary

Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 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 10005517 · 2003-02-08 (February 8, 2003)

I HAVE A 1999 F-150 THAT HAS 52,000 MILES ON IT AND IT HAS A CRACK IN THE OUTER DOOR SKIN ON THE DRIVERS SIDE.

Owner-reported narrative. 42,555 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005517 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10007984 · 2003-02-22 (February 22, 2003)

ENGINE COMES UP TO TEMPERATURE HEATER WORKS NORMAL HEAT GOES OUT. ENGINE TEMP RISIES QUICKLY TO OVERHEAT CONDITION. THIS CONDITION CONTINUES TO REPEAT ITSELF. IT IS A MAJOR DRIVING DISTRACTON BECAUSE YOU ARE FOCUSED ON THE HEATER NOT DRIVING. THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT AXISTS DUE TO THE DISTRACTION! FAILURES STARTED OCCURRING

Owner-reported narrative. 48,665 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007984 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10014008 · 2003-04-05 (April 5, 2003)

THERE IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE RIGHT SIDE HEAD GASKET IN 5.4L V8 ENGINES IN VEHICLES FROM 1999. THIS PROBLEM RESULTS IN A BLOWN HEAD GASKET THAT REQUIRES REPAIR AT GREAT EXPENSE. IN ADDITION THE REPAIR THAT IS APPROVED BY FORD IS NOT PERMANENT, SO THE VEHICLE MANY TIMES HAS THE SAME PROBLEM MULTIPLE TIMES. I PERSONALLY HAVE A VEHICLE WITH THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE SEVERAL FRIENDS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THAT FORD NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM AND FIX IT RIGHT SO THAT RECURRENCES DO NOT HAPPEN. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 47,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10014008 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10039571 · 2003-09-26 (September 26, 2003)

CRACK ON DRIVER SIDE DOOR ON 1999 FORD F150 AND ON MOST OTHER YEAR F150 FORD WILL NOT BACK UP THIER DEFECT

Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10039571 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10062057 · 2004-03-12 (March 12, 2004)

ON THE DAY LISTED BELOW MY 1999 FORD F150 WITH A TRITON 5.4L V8 ENGINE EJECTED A SPARK PLUG FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD. UPON INSPECTION BY A MECHANIC IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE THREADS IN THE CYLINDER HEAD FAILED. THE COMPRESSION IN THE CYLINDER THEN EJECTED THE SPARK PLUG. AFTER THE SPARK PLUG WAS EJECTED AND BEFORE I COULD GET STOPPED THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF GAS IN THE CAB OF THE TRUCK. WHICH I ASSUME WAS CAUSED BY THE OPEN CYLINDER AND FUEL BEING EXPRESSED THROUGH THE SPARK PLUG OPENING. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. 89,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10062057 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10071338 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)

6.8 LITRE V-10 ENGINE AND ONE SPARK PLUG FROM EACH CYLINDER HEAD CAME OUT. ONE CYL HEAD HAD THREADS DESTOYED THEREBY MAKING A REPLACEMENT NESSESARY AND THE OTHER ONE WAS SUSPECT. THE DEALER SUGGESTED A REBUILT ENGINE AS COSTS WOULD BE VERY CLOSE BETWEEN REPAIRS AND A GENUINE FORD REBUILT ENGINE AND IT WOULD COME WITH A WARRENTY. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THE PLUGS CAME OUT BECAUSE THE CYL HEADS WERE A POOR DESIGN WITH ONLY 3/8" THREADS IN AN ALUMINUM CASTING AND I SHOULDN'T BE PAYING FOR POOR ENGINEERING AND DESIGNS. THERE HAS BEEN AN UPDATE …

Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10071338 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10081133 · 2004-07-15 (July 15, 2004)

WHEN USING "LEFT" DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL, YOU HAVE TO FUSS WITH IT WHILE DRIVING TO MAKE IT STAY IN PLACE, THIS HAS HAPPENED BOTH ON THE BRAND NEW 1999 FORD RANGER I BOUGHT AND ALSO THE 1999 FORD F-150 THAT I PRESENTLY OWN AND DRIVE. *LA

Owner-reported narrative. 6,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10081133 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10114807 · 2005-03-26 (March 26, 2005)

1999 F-150 HEAD GASKET LEAKING ON RIGHT BACK SIDE ON EXHAUST AND CATALYTIC CONVERT SMELL AND SEE SMOKE AFFRAID OF FIRE WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED .*AK

Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10114807 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.