1999 Ford E-150 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Ford E-150, 7% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1999, Ford f-150 gas strap failure. Tuesday september 14, 2010 while driving on interstate 94 I could hear a clinking noise beneath the body of the truck. When I pulled over and looked under the truck, one of the support straps for the gas tank was broken and hanging below the vehicle. This strap failed without any known extraordinary cause such as a collision, or any other such incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10355700, filed 2010-09, 129,722 miles“Driving down the i94 freeway in michigan with my wife, 2 children, 7 and 5,going about 70 MPH and heard a noise like a muffler dragging or something. Immediately pulled over and found my gas tank dragging under the truck. Front strap rusted and broke off and tank was being pushed forward, almost grinding all the way through! The tank was being held up by the plastic rear strap holder and the gas filler tube. The back strap was also rusted through! Had to jack up the tank with bottle jack and pieces of 2x4 found along the freeway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10357355, filed 2010-09, 110,000 miles“Major shaking in the front end of the vehicle and steering control greatly reduced. This problem has been on going, and the dealer keeps telling me it is normal. If this is normal, than these vehicles need to be removed from the highways before death occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #10153968, filed 2006-03, 99,200 miles“Airbag light on. Dealer replaced sensor, and same day light came on again. Dealer could not remedy problem. Sway bar had to be taken out and installed correctly/gas pedal was sticking/wet floor on both driver and passenger sides/ leak from firewall/front rotors and pads were replaced/exhaust system replaced/both outside mirrors replaced, were not staying in position/bumper replaced 3 times, rusting through,, and electrical problems with vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #881726, filed 2001-02“The running board on passenger's side came loose from its mounting point, as passenger was exiting the van, causing passenger to fall and hurt her leg. (attorney for client).”
NHTSA complaint #557392, filed 2000-11Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 17% |
| 2013 | 2 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 17% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2006 | 2 | 12% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 6% |
| 1999 | 6 | 7% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 7% |
| 1995 | 3 | 4% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1993 | 4 | 6% |
| 1992 | 4 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford E-150
20 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford E-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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