1999 Ford F-150 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,044 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1999 Ford F-150, 2% of the 1,044 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front 4x4 actuator keeps failing even after replacing with a new one several times. I've replaced it 3 times already in the past 5 years. Enclosed below is a pdf file of the part I intend to purchase come december 3, 2019.”
NHTSA complaint #11258923, filed 2019-09, 112,000 miles“I have a 1999 Ford f150 that while driving down the highway at 70 miles per hour, the #3 sparkplug suddenly blew causing the truck to tremendously jerk. I have read numerous complaints of this happening and Ford denying it is a issue with their motors. I cannot afford $800 that Ford wants to charge me to fix a spark plug issue. I'm not mechanical inclined and do not know how to do it by myself. …”
NHTSA complaint #10393548, filed 2011-03, 132,000 miles“Vin does not match my truck, trying to fix it but I have no idea what engine parts, electrical,or otherwise to purchase. Supposed to be a 1999 Ford F-150 xlt 4x4 . Vin comes up asinvalid and check digit is incorrect. Online search indicates 4 different engines, two transmissions (5spd manual and auto) neither of which are the Ford motor co. Experimental transmission that Ford put in that truck. Sold as a 1999 on Ford c.o. Mine weighs 1500lbs less than what it should. All failing experimental parts that I have to replace, but dont have a clue what to buy due to experimental part #'s. …”
NHTSA complaint #10733092, filed 2015-07, 132,427 miles“The overdive knob on gear shifter broke off while down-shifting from drive to 2nd gear. When researching the internet.... This seems to be a common problem!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10945299, filed 2017-01, 188,000 miles“While driving 20 MPH, the spare tire fell off in the middle of the road. The dealer stated the cable corroded. This occurred when the consumer was backing out of the driveway.”
NHTSA complaint #10031863, filed 2003-09, 55,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 22 | 20% |
| 2024 | 21 | 11% |
| 2023 | 66 | 16% |
| 2022 | 88 | 15% |
| 2021 | 97 | 9% |
| 2020 | 88 | 12% |
| 2019 | 132 | 10% |
| 2018 | 237 | 10% |
| 2017 | 162 | 11% |
| 2016 | 257 | 12% |
| 2015 | 208 | 12% |
| 2014 | 149 | 10% |
| 2013 | 229 | 8% |
| 2012 | 122 | 7% |
| 2011 | 116 | 5% |
| 2010 | 62 | 7% |
| 2009 | 10 | 3% |
| 2008 | 17 | 5% |
| 2007 | 20 | 4% |
| 2006 | 24 | 4% |
| 2005 | 41 | 4% |
| 2004 | 86 | 4% |
| 2003 | 19 | 4% |
| 2002 | 29 | 4% |
| 2001 | 40 | 3% |
| 2000 | 19 | 2% |
| 1999 | 16 | 2% |
| 1998 | 27 | 2% |
| 1997 | 52 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 1% |
| 1994 | 16 | 2% |
| 1993 | 8 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 6 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 3 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1982 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford F-150
219 complaintsFuel system
132 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 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.
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