1999 Ford F-150 Recalls
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 1999 Ford F-150. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › MountingCovers: Ford F-150 1997–2004, F-250 1997–1999, Lincoln Blackwood 2002–2003
Reported issue: Ford 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 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), and 2002 and 2003 lincoln blackwood vehicles manufactured from june 20, 1995, through august 4, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland…
Possible consequence: As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. Either scenario may result in a fuel leak presenting a fire hazard.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln dealer to have the fuel tank straps replaced with straps that have increased corrosion protection. Early in this campaign, if replacement straps are not available, dealers may install a cable support under the strap as an interim…
- Vehicle speed controlCovers: Ford F-150 1994–2002, F-250 1994–1999, Expedition 1997–2002 +3 more
Reported issue: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Possible consequence: A fire at the switch could occur.
Remedy: By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed…
- Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Ford F-150 1999
Reported issue: Certain light duty pickup trucks equipped with a heavy duty service package fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." a typographical error occurred resulting in an incorrect tire size and pressure on the safety certification label for these vehicles.
Possible consequence: If the tires are inflated to the pressure indicated on the label, the customer will experience a harsher ride.
Remedy: Owners will be sent a corrected tire information label and installation instructions. The customer may also have the dealer install the label on the vehicle, if they so desire. Owner notification began december 20, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time…
- Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Ford F-150 1998–2000, E-350 1998–2000, F-250 1998–2000 +2 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: bi-fuel cng pickup trucks and bi-fuel cng vans, modified by cfi control systems, inc., fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 303, "fuel system integrity of compressed natural gas vehicles." the label affixed to the fuel filler door by the vehicle modifier contains the inspection date and expiration date of the cng tank. However, it does not contain the statement "see instructions on…
Possible consequence: These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.
Remedy: Owners will be provided a label with the required statement, along with instructions for affixing the label at the fuel filler door. Owner notification began november 2, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable…
- Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Ford F-150 1999
Reported issue: Vehicle description: 4x4 vehicles with off road and high fgawr option packages, and 4x2 vehicles with sport option package. The tire and rim identification information is incorrect on the certification labels for these vehicles. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
Possible consequence: If incorrect tire information is given, underrated tires could be placed on the truck causing excessive tire wear or, in extreme cases, possible tire blowouts.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a revised label overlay.
- Vehicle speed control › CablesCovers: Ford F-150 1999, F-250 1999
Reported issue: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. A speed control cable may not have fully seated into the accelerator bracket at time of installation. If the cable is not fully seated into this bracket, the cable could separate from the bracket.
Possible consequence: A loose cable can result in the throttle not fully returning to idle and cause an increase in stopping distance.
Remedy: Dealers will add a retaining clip to the speed control cable fitting at the accelerator bracket.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection systemCovers: Ford F-150 1999, F-250 1999
Reported issue: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The fuel pressure regulator o-ring may have been damaged when the fuel pressure regulator was installed in the engine fuel rail. If the o-ring is damaged, fuel vapor or leakage could occur.
Possible consequence: If an ignition source is present, a fire could result.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pressure regulator.
NHTSA investigations
- EA11006Fuel Tank Strap Failure Due to CorrosionClosed · May 4, 2011
- PE10036Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/RustClosed · Sep 7, 2010
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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.