1999 Ford F-150 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 132about this part
- Share
- 13%of 1,044 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 137,178miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 132 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Ford F-150, 13% of the 1,044 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 137,178 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1. Normal driving of my Ford f150 since 1999. 2.. The failure - the rear gas strapped corroded, causing the gas tank to drop and be dragged a short distance on the highway until I could safely pull over. 3. I brought the car to my authorized Ford dealer for repair. Two new straps had to be ordered as the front strap was also severely corroded.”
NHTSA complaint #10355649, filed 2010-09, 160,000 miles“The filler tube is rusting away causing it to pour gas on the ground as you are filling the tank. They need to change these along with the straps that are rusting away. My truck is the 2nd one I know of with this problem. The dealer has said they have changed many tubes also due to rusting out.”
NHTSA complaint #10429309, filed 2011-10, 187,000 miles“Vehicle is on current recall for strap securing the gas tank rusting. Not only the straps are rusting but the gas tank is also rusting. When one of my straps broke the gas tank dropped 2 . Both straps were replaced and then gas tank started to leak. I would recommend that the gas tanks also be checked for rusting by the support straps. I had to pay for a new gas tank to get my truck back on the road safely.”
NHTSA complaint #10420271, filed 2011-08, 160,333 miles“I brought in my 1999 Ford f150 to get an inspection and get a recall performed on the straps that hold the gas tank on. The garage had the vehicle for 6 days before they informed me that they in fact could not perform the safety upgrade because the frame of the truck has too much rust. I believe that Ford motor company is responsable for not providing adequette protection fro the elements on the frames of this make/model of vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10447183, filed 2012-02, 130,000 miles“I drive a 1999 Ford f150. On august 3, 2010, I had my truck into the service center to replace a brake line. While they were replacing the brake line, they noticed that one of the straps to the gas tank has broken and the other was almost rusted through. I see that you have opening an investigation into these and I want to ensure that you have an accurate count of the problems. I had both straps replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10355664, filed 2010-09, 74,303 milesRelated recalls
- 11V385000Jul 29, 2011Ford is recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year ford f-150, 2004 model year ford f-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year f-250 less than 8,500…Covers: Ford F-150 1997–2004, F-250 1997–1999, Lincoln Blackwood 2002–2003
- 98V194000Aug 19, 1998Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The fuel pressure regulator o-ring may have been damaged when the fuel pressure regulator was installed in the…Covers: Ford F-150 1999, F-250 1999
Related service bulletins
- 10205038Apr 21, 2016Safety recall 11S21 - Fuel tank strap fracture - requests for recall service action
- 10183774Apr 21, 2016For 1997-2003 F-150, 2004 F-150 Heritage, 1997-1999 F-250 Light Duty, or 2002-2003 Blackwood vehicles Safety Recall 11S21 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high…
- 10058101Sep 9, 2014Ford/lincoln: safety recall regarding high corrosion areas for operating, for an extended time, vehicles where both or one strap of fuel tank can fracture, after contacting…
- 10056624Aug 11, 2014Ford/lincoln: safety recall issued due to one or both fuel tank straps fracturing due to being in high corrosion areas for an extended period and dislodging fuel tank. Model…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 4% |
| 2024 | 6 | 3% |
| 2023 | 10 | 2% |
| 2022 | 92 | 15% |
| 2021 | 94 | 9% |
| 2020 | 14 | 2% |
| 2019 | 24 | 2% |
| 2018 | 64 | 3% |
| 2017 | 28 | 2% |
| 2016 | 95 | 5% |
| 2015 | 81 | 5% |
| 2014 | 72 | 5% |
| 2013 | 159 | 5% |
| 2012 | 119 | 7% |
| 2011 | 117 | 5% |
| 2010 | 58 | 7% |
| 2009 | 22 | 7% |
| 2008 | 27 | 7% |
| 2007 | 54 | 11% |
| 2006 | 59 | 10% |
| 2005 | 82 | 7% |
| 2004 | 74 | 4% |
| 2003 | 46 | 11% |
| 2002 | 86 | 10% |
| 2001 | 132 | 11% |
| 2000 | 152 | 14% |
| 1999 | 132 | 13% |
| 1998 | 201 | 15% |
| 1997 | 246 | 9% |
| 1996 | 53 | 16% |
| 1995 | 65 | 10% |
| 1994 | 113 | 17% |
| 1993 | 288 | 49% |
| 1992 | 245 | 52% |
| 1991 | 154 | 51% |
| 1990 | 146 | 53% |
| 1989 | 95 | 42% |
| 1988 | 28 | 20% |
| 1987 | 23 | 25% |
| 1986 | 10 | 16% |
| 1985 | 1 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford F-150
219 complaintsBrakes
107 complaintsBody and structure
95 complaintsElectrical system
85 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
83 complaintsVehicle speed control
79 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
75 complaintsAir bags
69 complaintsTires
52 complaintsSteering
50 complaintsSuspension
43 complaintsEngine
27 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford F-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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology