1999 Ford F-250 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 108about this part
- Share
- 19%of 581 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,800miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 108 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Ford F-250, 19% of the 581 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,800 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Total brake failure on our 1999 F-250 super duty Ford diesel at 69,600 miles with no warning that there was anything wrong. Had this happened on the day before when we were towing our 22' 5000lb boat at turnpike speed there would have been a bad crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10081018, filed 2004-07, 69,600 miles“Approximately every 6,000 miles, my brakes start vibrating when coming to a stop. I believe the disc is warping but to date, nothing concrete has been done to fix the problem. So far, the rotors have been turned twice and the disk replaced twice. The problem is reoccuring and I will be taking the car in again. This is a safety hazard as the car doesn't stop properly and the vibrating steering wheel may cause a loss of control. I see several other complaints of the same nature and most seem to be from alaska. Is the cold weather somehow responsible? …”
NHTSA complaint #10074674, filed 2004-06, 6,000 miles“When applying brakes at 35mph there was heavy vibration , like falling apart. Dealer changed on several occasion rotors and pads until guarantee was over. Recently midas performed a job on the rotors and pads.however, problem still reoccurring. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #10006129, filed 2003-01, 4,000 miles“Campaign number 02v068000 parking brake failure 1999 F-250 truck exhibits all problems as described in this campaign, yet Ford says, according to my VIN, the vehicle is not under recall. Your website search of this VIN says there is.”
NHTSA complaint #10142409, filed 2005-11, 100,000 miles“While braking 40 MPH brakes failed. The pedal went to the floor ,causing extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10063193, filed 2004-03, 76,000 milesRelated recalls
- 02V068000Mar 11, 2002On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions, failure of the front parking brake cable input button could result in failure of the parking…Covers: Ford F-250 1999, F-350 1999, F-450 SD 1999 +1 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 10 | 4% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 19 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 8% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 13% |
| 2002 | 19 | 12% |
| 2001 | 26 | 12% |
| 2000 | 38 | 12% |
| 1999 | 108 | 19% |
| 1998 | 11 | 20% |
| 1997 | 31 | 10% |
| 1996 | 15 | 9% |
| 1995 | 41 | 22% |
| 1994 | 23 | 19% |
| 1993 | 25 | 19% |
| 1992 | 25 | 21% |
| 1991 | 27 | 25% |
| 1990 | 28 | 25% |
| 1989 | 24 | 21% |
| 1988 | 14 | 23% |
| 1987 | 9 | 24% |
| 1986 | 4 | 11% |
| 1985 | 4 | 19% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford F-250
107 complaintsEngine cooling
66 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
61 complaintsSteering
49 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsAir bags
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford F-250
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