Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
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F
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What breaks on a 1999 Ford Super Duty
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Tires
523.8%
Median failure at 45,375 miles
Brakes
419.0%
Median failure at 135,000 miles
Suspension
314.3%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Other & Unspecified
29.5%
Median failure at 60,000 miles
Transmission & Drivetrain
29.5%
Median failure at 95,000 miles
Seat Belts
14.8%
Median failure at 138,320 miles
Fuel & Propulsion
14.8%
Steering
14.8%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Airbags
14.8%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Engine & Cooling
14.8%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
25,000 – 49,999 miles
233.3%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
116.7%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
116.7%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
233.3%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jun 2000peak 3Dec 2017
Recalls on the 1999 Ford Super Duty
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2001024373 units in Canada
Steering
On certain vehicles, the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearing that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. This can lead to premature wear out and a possible separation of the ball stud from the socket and loss of steering control. Correction: All affected tie rods and drag links will be replaced. Note: Duplicate file, see 2000-310.
Recall 2000310431 units in Canada
Steering
On certain vehicles, the tie rod ends and/or drag link assembly ends may have insufficient hardness in the ball stud. this could result in premature wear and, potentially, separation of the ball stud from its socket. If this occurs, there could be a reduction in or loss of steering control which in turn could result in a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the affected tie rod ends and/or drag link assemblies.
Recall 1999177923 units in Canada
Engine
On certain vehicles, the accelerator cable core wire may 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. A "stuck" throttle could adversely affect vehicle control. Correction: Dealers will replace the accelerator cable and throttle body with the revised parts that are currently being used on the 5.4L automatic transmission vehicles. Accelerator cable and throttle body will be replaced with revised parts that are currently being used on the 5.4 litre automatic transmission vehicles.
Recall 19990768,026 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain regular cab 4X2 and 4X4 pick-ups with 6 and 8 foot box, the pick-up box attachments may be damaged during the 48 km/h front barrier test. During the subsequent static rollover test required by C.M.V.S.S. 301- Fuel System Integrity, a pick-up box with damaged attachments may shift or become detached, and may result in fuel spillage exceeding the rate specified in the Standard. Correction: Revised pick-up box attachments will be installed on affected vehicles.
Recall 199906135,668 units in Canada
Engine
On certain vehicles, the speed control cable may interfere with the speed control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the speed control. If the speed control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially cause an accident. By not using speed control, this condition will not occur. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and, if required, speed control cable will be replaced.
Recall 199824219,934 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 208 - seat belt installations. French language air bag warning labels were not installed on the sun visors. Correction: French labels and installation instructions will be mailed to owners of affected vehicles.
Recall 1998238240 units in Canada
Engine
Note: motorhome chassis. On certain vehicles, water in the accelerator cable may be susceptible to freezing potentially preventing the throttle from returning to idle when the accelerator pedal is released. This could result in increased stopping distances and could potentially result in a crash. Correction: A revised accelerator cable will be installed.
Recall 199806937 units in Canada
Engine
NOTE: MOTORHOME CHASSIS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FREEZING. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE CABLE END POINTS UPWARD AT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL END, ALLOWING WATER TO COLLECT IN THE END FITTING AND FREEZE AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREES CENTIGRADE. IN SOME CASES THE OPERATOR CAN INCREASE THE THROTTLE OPENING BUT THE ICE COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE. CORRECTION: A REVISED ACCELERATOR CABLE WITH AN END FITTING THAT WILL REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR WATER COLLECTION OR ENTRY WILL BE INSTALLED.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Nashville, MICrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH A VEHICLE IN THE LEFT LANE MADE A RIGHT TURN IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION. THE FRONT LEFT CORNER OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. FORD, 250 SUPER DUTY, 1999.
NHTSA complaint #10026543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Elberton, GACrash
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
WHILE DRIVING AROUND A CURVE AT 65MPH, THE VEHICLES LOWER STEERING SHAFT JOINT AND TIE ROD END BROKE AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED, CONSUMER CRASHED INTO THE WALL IN THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRAILER THAT WAS BEING PULLED CAME AROUND AND PINNED THE VEHICLE AGAINST THE WALL. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #896361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Elberton, GACrash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
WHILE DRIVING AROUND A CURVE AT 65MPH, THE VEHICLES LOWER STEERING SHAFT JOINT AND TIE ROD END BROKE AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED, CONSUMER CRASHED INTO THE WALL IN THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRAILER THAT WAS BEING PULLED CAME AROUND AND PINNED THE VEHICLE AGAINST THE WALL. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #896361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 138,320 milesChapel Hill, NC
SEAT BELTS
I NOTICED THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE NOT COMPLETELY LATCHING AND BEING ABLE TO YANK THE BELT OUT OF THE BUCKLE. THERE WAS NOTHING STUCK IN THE BUCKLE, IT WAS JUST BROKEN. LOOKING ONLINE, I SAW A 2001 RECALL FOR WHAT LOOKS LIKE THE EXACT SAME BUCKLE, AND MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESE BUCKLES BREAKING INTERNALLY. THE LOCAL DEALER (CAPITAL FORD IN HILLSBOROUGH) REFUSED TO REPLACE THE BUCKLE FOR FREE. IF THEY MADE THESE BUCKLES LIKE THE STEEL ONES ON AIRPLANES INSTEAD OF WITH CHEAP CRAP PLASTIC, THEY WOULD NEVER BREAK. FORD CHARGES AROUND $75 JUST FOR THE BUCKLE PART, WHICH IS STILL MADE OF CHEAP PLASTIC. I'M NOT SURE WHAT TO DO.
NHTSA complaint #11051657 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 135,000 milesChapel Hill, NC
SERVICE BRAKES
ONE MORNING LEAVING MY DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL SANK TO THE FLOOR. THE STEEL BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH AT THE SITE WHERE IT WAS SUPPORTED BY A METAL CLIP ON THE FRAME. ONLINE FORA DESCRIBED THIS AS A KNOWN FLAW TO FORD FOR MANY YEARS BUT WHICH FORD REFUSES TO REPAIR. THE DEALER REFUSED MY REQUEST AND I HAD THE REPAIR DONE - POORLY - AT A TIRE SHOP FOR AROUND $300.
NHTSA complaint #11051655 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Colorado Springs, CO
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1999 FORD SUPERDUTY. LETTER TO THE ADMINISTRATOR FROM SENATOR ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT CONCERNING A PROBLEM HE HAS ENCOUNTERED WITH A FORD MOTOR PRODUCT. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE CYLINDER WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. AS THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO DRIVE, RAW GAS WAS COMING OUT OF THE CYLINDER AND ENTERING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
NHTSA complaint #10364689 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesAustin, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK CABLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING. THE CAUSE OF THE CABLE BREAKING HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED.
NHTSA complaint #10065476 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Jennings, OH
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLES STEERING WHEEL WANDERS ON IT'S OWN. A MECHANIC AT A BODY SHOP INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #10065331 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Jennings, OH
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLES STEERING WHEEL WANDERS ON IT'S OWN. A MECHANIC AT A BODY SHOP INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #10065331 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Jose, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONSUMER CONCERNED THAT FORD HAS NOT INFORMED HIM OF SEVERAL RECALLS THAT REGARD HIS VEHICLE.*MR
NHTSA complaint #10032238 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 45,375 milesRacine, WI
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALL WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO BE DISTRACTED. *AK *SCC
NHTSA complaint #10033904 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 45,375 milesRacine, WI
TIRES:SIDEWALL
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALL WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO BE DISTRACTED. *AK *SCC
NHTSA complaint #10033904 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Nashville, MICrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH A VEHICLE IN THE LEFT LANE MADE A RIGHT TURN IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION. THE FRONT LEFT CORNER OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. FORD, 250 SUPER DUTY, 1999.
NHTSA complaint #10026543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesWalden, CO
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
THE CLUTCH HAD GONE TO THE FLOOR, AND STAYED THERE, WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS SHIFTING THE GEAR(S). THE CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER HAD PARTIALLY BROKEN AND BENT AWAY FROM THE SLAVE CYLINDER. THE CONSUMER IS EXPECTING FORD TO COVER THE REPAIR COSTS. MR SCC
NHTSA complaint #10011755 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Weatherby, MO
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING ROTORS SNAPPED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #8007977 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Elberton, GACrash
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
WHILE DRIVING AROUND A CURVE AT 65MPH, THE VEHICLES LOWER STEERING SHAFT JOINT AND TIE ROD END BROKE AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED, CONSUMER CRASHED INTO THE WALL IN THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRAILER THAT WAS BEING PULLED CAME AROUND AND PINNED THE VEHICLE AGAINST THE WALL. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #896361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Elberton, GACrash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
WHILE DRIVING AROUND A CURVE AT 65MPH, THE VEHICLES LOWER STEERING SHAFT JOINT AND TIE ROD END BROKE AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED, CONSUMER CRASHED INTO THE WALL IN THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRAILER THAT WAS BEING PULLED CAME AROUND AND PINNED THE VEHICLE AGAINST THE WALL. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #896361 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Toccoa, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE CONSTANTLY PULLING TO THE LEFT AND WOBBLING, DEALER PERFOMED AN ALIGNMENT AND INSTALLED A DAMPER KIT, THIS DID NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM, CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED BRAKE PROBLEMS AND CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE BRAKE FLUID WAS OVERHEATING AND CAUSING UNEVEN BRAKE WEAR, CONSUMER FILED THE EDGES OF ROUGH BRAKE SURFACES, CAUSING THE OVERHEATING, UNEVEN WEAR, WOBBLING, AND THE VEHICLE PULLING TO THE LEFT TO STOP, CONSUMER FEELS THE DESIGN OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #553859 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
V1 NB ON I45 N. SECOND TO THE RIGHT LANE, V1'S TIRE BLEW OUT, LOSS CONTROL AND HIT THE RETAINING THE WALL. NONE CONTACT V2 WENT INTO THE WALL, THERE INJURIES INVOLVED. A:LIABILITY PENDING S:NONE. FORD F350 HAS FIRESTONE ALL TERRAIN TIRES ON IT, DUALLY. VEH IS A 99 AND HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH TIRES, FRONT END, BRAKES. FORD BOUGHT 1/2 OF TIRES. (CLAIM# 33-0231-587)
NHTSA complaint #6900270 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dupont, WA
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
INSURED WAS COMING BACK FROM ARIZONA. HE HAD A BLOW OUT AND THE VEH AND BEFORE IT COULD GET STOPPED AND DAMAGED THE BEDSIDE. COMMENTS FROM THE ADJUSTER. INSD'S TIRE, WHICH WAS ONLY ABOUT A YEAR OLD, BLEW LEAVING ONLY THE BELTS. THE TIRE WAS FIRESTONE STEEL TEX E/T 10 PLY 265-75/R16. (CLAIM# 37-3160-816)
NHTSA complaint #6900284 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lufkin, TX
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
FIRESTONE: F: RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT AND DAMAGED RIGHT REAR OF PICKUP. A: 390 S: NO PID: 10-29-87 SR 6-23-00. TIRE IS VNW 8TXM109 XSR4S 265/75R16. (CLAIM# 43-R504-525)
NHTSA complaint #6900167 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Trenton, MI
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WHEN PULLING A TRAVEL TRAILER UP A HIGH INCLINE VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND DOES NOT DOWNSHIFT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP A NUMBER OF TIMES. OWNER FIRST NOTICED THIS WAS A PROBLEM AT 10,400 MILES. CURRENTLY, THERE ARE 25,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #866487 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fremont, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
AIR FILTER MOUNTED ON FRONT OF THE RADIATOR IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHENEVER VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IN THE RAIN. MFR WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT ARE UNABLE TO FIND A SOLUTION AT THIS TIME. *AK THIS FILTER IS ON HOLIDAY RAMBLER 35' MOTORHOME BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS WITH A V10 ENGINE. RAIN WATER ENTERS THE FILTER CUTTING OUT THE ENGINE.
NHTSA complaint #865028 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Middlefiel, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKES FAILED DURING A TURN CAUSING THE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR WITHIN 30 SEC TO A MINUTE BRAKE ACTION RETURNED TO NORMAL. NLM. NLM
NHTSA complaint #784664 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.