1999 Ford F-250 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 4%of 581 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Ford F-250, 4% of the 581 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,500 miles. 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Last march of 2004 one of my employees was driving our companys truck 1999 Ford F-250. When smoke rised from the hood and the truck burst into flames. His dog was trapped in the backseat and was passed out from smoke. Fortunately the dog was rescued by aaron m foster my son and employee who was driving the Ford. We had liability insurance only and they wouldnt cover the truck, resulting in a complete loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10114830, filed 2005-03, 140,000 miles“Driving down the road, I heard this loud pop sound. Immediately following, were multiple popping sounds, so I pulled into the immediate parking lot on my right to take a look. Upon examining the engine, I discovered that the 3rd spark plug was blown out. Had to get a ride to napa to get more spark plugs. After several attempts at trying to replace it (being the mechanically inclined person that I am) I realize that I had a bigger problem on my hands. …”
NHTSA complaint #10093349, filed 2004-09, 78,000 miles“Spark plug in the #7 cylinder suddenly blew out, Ford comments were that they were sympathetic, but that the cost of repair would be born by me($3000.00). After doing some internet research I find this seems to be a problem with many others who utilize the 5.4 liter engine, even the dealer acknowledges he has had several cases. These were factory installed original plugs. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768315”
NHTSA complaint #10007469, filed 2002-10, 104,000 miles“While driving 25 MPH spark plug disconnected from the engine, causing vehicle to stall. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10053802, filed 2004-01, 80,000 miles“Transmission vibrates and cuts out when engaging speed , and I have not received any recalls on my vechiel it is a 99 f250 4dr v8. So could you please send me something to have my vehicle repaired and also my air bag sensor is bad , the engine light sensor is also on.”
NHTSA complaint #10062634, filed 2004-03Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 18 | 7% |
| 2011 | 11 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 12 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 18 | 8% |
| 2005 | 13 | 9% |
| 2004 | 36 | 23% |
| 2003 | 13 | 11% |
| 2002 | 14 | 9% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 24 | 7% |
| 1999 | 25 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 19 | 6% |
| 1996 | 11 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
| 1994 | 12 | 10% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 9 | 8% |
| 1991 | 15 | 14% |
| 1990 | 14 | 13% |
| 1989 | 20 | 18% |
| 1988 | 15 | 24% |
| 1987 | 11 | 29% |
| 1986 | 13 | 34% |
| 1985 | 6 | 29% |
| 1984 | 5 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford F-250
108 complaintsTires
107 complaintsEngine cooling
66 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
61 complaintsSteering
49 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsAir bags
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsSuspension
28 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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