1999 Ford E-150 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Ford E-150, 7% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,900 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.
“We were on vacation and smelled rubber burning, pulled off and rear passenger tire was smoking...apparently axle had broken affecting brake lines we ended up replacing rear axle and brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10352977, filed 2010-08, 92,000 miles“After purchase, on 3 hr. Trip home, van had major vibrations. We contacted dealer. He suggested alignment, or tire rotation. We took van to several other dealsers as to vibration, and given no help, just suggestions as above and to drive it more to break it in, and bring back after 20,000 miles. Took it in for an estimate for new tires, and they said it should be towed to a dealer it was dangerous to drive, needed ball joints, rotors, pads.took it to a dealer to have the work done under our extended warranty we bought. Took it back to the same dealer a year later as the rotors were gone again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10127403, filed 2005-07, 67,800 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“The consumer states that within two weeks of the purchase of this vehicle, he has been having brake problems. (when the brakes began having problems, the consumer had taken the vehicle to a service manager and was told that the vehicle has hard brake linings and they needed to be broken in) then after, the consumer experienced the brakes becoming inoperative, grabbing/pulling(sharply), and failing. …”
NHTSA complaint #567712, filed 2002-09“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 2001-02Related service bulletins
- 10018941Jan 1, 2005Vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 17% |
| 2011 | 2 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2007 | 1 | 8% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
| 2001 | 2 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 16% |
| 1999 | 6 | 7% |
| 1998 | 5 | 8% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 12 | 17% |
| 1994 | 10 | 8% |
| 1993 | 6 | 8% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford E-150
20 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBody and structure
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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