1999 Ford FORD TRUCK: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
24 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
69,200 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 24 complaints (12.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 16.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.2% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 4.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 4.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Tires: 2; Air Bags: 1; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 1; Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc): 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 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 15 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 | 8 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2007 | 2 |
2000: 8; 2001: 4; 2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2004: 1; 2005: 6; 2007: 2
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 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 10007565 · 2003-02-15 (February 15, 2003)
99 LIGHTNING SHOOTING SPARK PLUGS OUT. PH
Owner-reported narrative. 22,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007565 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10036878 · 2003-08-29 (August 29, 2003)
THERE WAS A SUPER CHARGER INTER COOLER LEAK IN 1999, FORD TRUCK. IT WAS SPILLING COOLANT DIRECTLY INTO THE MOTOR INTAKE. THIS WAS A SAFETY/EMISSIONS PROBLEM WITH COOLANT CLOGGING THE O2 SENSOR AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. CONSUMER BOUGHT A USED VEHICLE, AND RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT DONE. FORD CONTRACT NOR AFTERMARKET SERVICE CONTRACT COVERED THIS PROBLEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10036878 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10100535 · 2004-11-25 (November 25, 2004)
1999 FORD WINDSTAR RACK & PINION FAILURE, 72,000 MILES.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10100535 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10112593 · 2005-03-06 (March 6, 2005)
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION STABILITY AND CONTROL, SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS OF SUSPENSION/STEERING COMPONENTS...TIE ROD/S BENT/BROKEN CAUSEING TO LOSE CONTROL AT LOW SPEED (THANK GOD I WASNT GOING FASTER AT THE TIME) WHEELS FLOPPED ON ITS SIDES CONTINUED 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF SEVERAL FRONT END,ARMS, JOINTS, TIE RODS, FRONT END REPAIRS COSTING $1500... PLUS...VEHICAL SWAYS ALL OVER THE ROAD AND PULLS RIGHT AND THEN PULLS LEFT WITH A LOT OF PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL AFTER SEVERAL 4/WHEEL ALIGNMENTS. I HAVE HAD T…
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10112593 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10116493 · 2005-04-06 (April 6, 2005)
AS PER OIL LEAK PER HEAD GASKETS ON FORD 1999 4.6 AND 5.4 ENGINES . THE ENGINE WAS REPAIRED AT 30000 + MILE FOR A BAD HEAD GASKET , NOW AT 80,000 MILES IT BAD AGAIN, IT'S LEAKING AND SMOKING DUE TO THE LEAK AND WITH SPEAKING WITH SERVICE CENTERS THIS IS VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND IS A SAFETY ISSUE, FOR ?ENGINE FIRE OR ???*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 74,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10116493 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10121564 · 2005-05-13 (May 13, 2005)
1999 FORD DIESEL TRUCK OIL PAN LEAKS. *MR THE OIL PAN DETERIORATED PREMATURELY. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A FIX OF THE PROBLEM AND A RECALL. THE CONSUMER HAS TALKED TO MANY FORD TRUCK OWNERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM. *SC
Owner-reported narrative. 54,078 miles reported. Look up ODI 10121564 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10132673 · 2005-08-12 (August 12, 2005)
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE WIPER IN MY VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASED THEY ONLY COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY ARE UNABLE TO REPAIR IT. I HAVE ALSO HAVE A AIR BAG LIGHT GO ON AND OFF THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIX EITHER. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 69,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10132673 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10137094 · 2005-09-20 (September 20, 2005)
INTERIOR LIGHTS, POWER WINDOWS, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK WHICH COULD OF CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHEN IT HAPPENED WHEN IT WAS RAINING. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 43,890 miles reported. Look up ODI 10137094 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.