1999 Ford Econoline Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Ford Econoline, 6% of the 84 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving at 10 miles right front tie rod came off and was dragging on the ground, causing consumer to lose control and went into a ditch. Another passenger said that right tire came down to the ground and went back up to van again.”
NHTSA complaint #867711, filed 2000-08“Since initial brake/spindle breakdown, we have spent about $4000 on brake components, repeatedly. And the brakes still pull, whine and make the steering wheel shimmy and the vehicle hard to control.”
NHTSA complaint #747029, filed 2001-06“While traveling vehicle would pulled to the left or the right, causing consumer to fight the steering wheel to continue normal driving. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #853993, filed 1999-12Related 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 9% |
| 2001 | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 8% |
| 1994 | 13 | 10% |
| 1993 | 6 | 9% |
| 1992 | 7 | 8% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford Econoline
17 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford Econoline
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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