1999 Ford F SUPER DUTY: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10011800 · 2003-04-09 (April 9, 2003)
WATER LEAKED AT THE FRONT SLIDE OUT. THE FLOOR SHEARED OFF THE SIDEWALL IN THE RIGHT FRONT CORNER.*TS. A BROKEN WELD WAS DISCOVERED BETWEEN THE CHASSIS AND EXTENDED OVER HANG,ALSO THE DASH HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE BRACKETS WERE BROKE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011800 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10041144 · 2003-10-03 (October 3, 2003)
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF ENGINE, CAUSING $3000.00 DAMAGE TO ENGINE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 110,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10041144 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10044692 · 2003-10-24 (October 24, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH AND THE PEDAL STAYED ON THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE PEDAL EVENTUALLY CAME BACK UP, BUT UPON DEPRESSING IT AGAIN THE PEDAL STAYED DOWN ON THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CLUTCH FORK WAS DEFECTIVE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE PROBLEM WITH A CLUTCH FORK OF A DIFFERENT CONFIGURATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 127,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10044692 at NHTSA ↗
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 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 10060904 · 2004-03-10 (March 10, 2004)
ON ACCLERATION FROM A COMPLETE STOP,SINCE PURCHASE.I GET A CLUNK OR A JOLT.NOT ALWAYS BUT OFTEN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 20 miles reported. Look up ODI 10060904 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10110796 · 2005-02-19 (February 19, 2005)
1999 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY DIESEL PICKUP (63K MILES), TRUCK WOULD START WITH NO DASH CLUSTER GAUGES OR LIGHTS AND NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. I HAD THE TRUCK DIAGNOSED AT A LOCAL SHOP AND SCAN TOOL INDICATED THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE WHICH WAS REPLACED AND STILL SAME PROBLEM PERSISTS. HAD TRUCK TOWED TO LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND DIAGNOSED AS A FUSE PANEL PROBLEM AND FORD HIGHLY RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF FUSE PANEL DUE TO A HIGH RISK OF FIRE. I HAVE SPOKEN TO SEVERAL FORD TECHNICIANS AND TELL ME THIS IS COMMON WITH THE EARLY FORD SUPER DUTIES.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 63,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10110796 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 ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
98V070000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
Reported: 1998-04-01 (April 1, 1998)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FREEZING. WATER CAN ACCUMULATE IN THE END FITTING AND AT TEMPERATURES OF 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND BELOW, CAN FREEZE. THE ICE COULD PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR FROM RETURN TO IDLE.
Consequence: INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE REQUIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WITH A REVISED ACCELERATOR CABLE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗98V304000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Reported: 1998-12-02 (December 2, 1998)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FREEZING. WATER CAN ACCUMULATE IN THE END FITTING AND CAN FREEZE AT TEMPERATURES OF 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND BELOW. THE ICE COULD PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR FROM RETURNING TO IDLE.
Consequence: INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE REQUIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WITH A REVISED ACCELERATOR CABLE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗99V265000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Reported: 1999-09-20 (September 20, 1999)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPER DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L MANUAL TRANSMISSION POWERTRAINS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CORE WIRE CAN WEAR THE CABLE CONDUIT END FITTING DUE TO A FIFTEEN DEGREE ANGLE IT MAKES WITH THE CONDUIT AT THE THROTTLE BODY END. THIS COULD ALSO LEAD TO WEAR OR SEPARATION OF STRANDS OF THE CORE WIRE, WHICH COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.
Consequence: A "STUCK" THROTTLE COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND THROTTLE BODY.
NHTSA campaign record ↗