1999 Ford F-150 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 83about this part
- Share
- 8%of 1,044 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,679miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 83 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Ford F-150, 8% of the 1,044 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,679 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On my 1999 Ford F-150 pickup (33,000 miles), both the exterior mirrors have lost reflection and turned black. Have checked repeatedly for recall since purchase, but none issued by Ford. I have compensated by putting small adhesive wide-angle mirror on. However, another driver tried to use mirror and was unable to see a small child at right rear fender.”
NHTSA complaint #10056925, filed 2004-02, 10,000 miles“Exterior rearview mirrors on my 1999 F-150 lariat purchased new have effectively completely deteriorated to the point that they are not functional. It is apparent that this is a manufacture defect based on my and the many other complaints.”
NHTSA complaint #10124311, filed 2005-06, 40,000 miles“My 1999 f150 has a crack forming on the bottom rear corner of the drivers side window of the drivers door at 32000 I brought this to the attention of the dealer I bought the truck from and they would not fix it because it was out of warranty because of year . The dealer said they were fixing this problem on newer vehicles then mine but Ford complaint said they never heard of such a thing and would not fix it also. I have seen this on other trucks so I know I am not alone. …”
NHTSA complaint #10066389, filed 2004-04, 32,000 miles“I first noticed that my air bag dash light began blinking. I decided that it should be repaired in that I do travel quite a bit for work on heavily traveled highways here in indiana. I took the vehicle to butler Ford here close to my residence and ask that the warning light on be repaired along with a Ford recall #05s28 and a windshield wiper problem. When I returned for the vehicle the warning light was still blinking but the other two items had been taken care of. I was handed a bill for 126 dollars and the flashing light was not fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10202551, filed 2007-09, 96,900 miles“I have a rear sliding glass window which leaks on the right side (the fixed part of the window) when it rains. My brother has a 98 f250 with the same exact problem. Is Ford taking care of this?”
NHTSA complaint #10055075, filed 2004-01, 93,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 6% |
| 2024 | 6 | 3% |
| 2023 | 28 | 7% |
| 2022 | 46 | 8% |
| 2021 | 131 | 13% |
| 2020 | 63 | 8% |
| 2019 | 36 | 3% |
| 2018 | 84 | 4% |
| 2017 | 53 | 4% |
| 2016 | 144 | 7% |
| 2015 | 97 | 6% |
| 2014 | 142 | 9% |
| 2013 | 190 | 6% |
| 2012 | 129 | 7% |
| 2011 | 147 | 7% |
| 2010 | 193 | 23% |
| 2009 | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 | 12 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 19 | 3% |
| 2005 | 268 | 24% |
| 2004 | 863 | 43% |
| 2003 | 20 | 5% |
| 2002 | 30 | 4% |
| 2001 | 25 | 2% |
| 2000 | 27 | 3% |
| 1999 | 83 | 8% |
| 1998 | 66 | 5% |
| 1997 | 148 | 5% |
| 1996 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 8 | 1% |
| 1994 | 15 | 2% |
| 1993 | 8 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 0% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 3 | 1% |
| 1989 | 4 | 2% |
| 1988 | 8 | 6% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1983 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford F-150
219 complaintsFuel system
132 complaintsBrakes
107 complaintsBody and structure
95 complaintsElectrical system
85 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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