1999 Ford E-250 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,661miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Ford E-250, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,661 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 econoline with multiple issues. Consumer states that this vehicle has multiple issues with breaking down. He also states that this vehicle has had several engine problems, tire problems, windshield wiper motor problems. The check engine light illuminated, the left rear door handle, battery, alternator, radio, ball joints were replaced. The brake rotors and pads were replaced. The axle shaft seals, mass air flow sensor, catalytic converter were replaced. The valve spring was broken, the front tie rod ends and drag links were replaced, the tires, wiper blades and gaskets were replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10222853, filed 2008-03Related service bulletins
- 10148820Apr 6, 2018This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 17% |
| 2005 | 2 | 18% |
| 2004 | 1 | 13% |
| 2003 | 3 | 18% |
| 2000 | 2 | 11% |
| 1999 | 2 | 6% |
| 1998 | 4 | 25% |
| 1997 | 2 | 8% |
| 1995 | 1 | 7% |
| 1994 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford E-250
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford E-250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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