1999 Ford F-250 Recalls
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 1999 Ford F-250. 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-250 1997–1999, F-150 1997–2004, 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-250 1994–2002, F-350 1994–2002, F-450 SD 1994–2002 +10 more
Reported issue: On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Possible consequence: Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on august 7, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)
- Vehicle speed controlCovers: Ford F-250 1994–1999, F-150 1994–2002, 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…
- Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and cableCovers: Ford F-250 1999, F-350 1999, F-450 SD 1999 +1 more
Reported issue: On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions, failure of the front parking brake cable input button could result in failure of the parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
Possible consequence: This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front parking brake cable and the controller and verify the performance of the parking brake system. Owner notification began april 5, 2002. 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 time should…
- Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Ford F-250 1998–2000, F-150 1998–2000, E-350 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…
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Ford F-250 1999–2000, F-350 1999–2000
Reported issue: Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines and 8 foot boxes, may not fully satisfy the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." in a 30 mph frontal barrier crash test, a fuel tank vapor recovery valve separated internally. During the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate.
Possible consequence: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a stop plate assembly on the vehicle frame to prevent recovery valve contact with a frame crossmember during the impact sequence.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Ford F-250 1999–2000, F-350 1999–2000
Reported issue: Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 8 foot beds, do not fully satisfy the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel tank front strap isolator may not be properly positioned which could result in the strap cutting the tank during a 30 mph front barrier test, resulting in fuel spillage.
Possible consequence: During the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the front strap isolator.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Ford F-250 1999, F-350 1999
Reported issue: Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 6" and 8" beds manufactured from january 5, 1998 through march 21, 1999, do not not fully satisfy the post crash test static rollover requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." six attachment bolts (m12 bolts) may have been damaged during the 30 mph front barrier test allowing the bolts to shift or become detached, resulting in…
Possible consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will augment the box-to-chassis attachment by installing box-to-chassis retaining cables.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › MountingCovers: Ford F-250 1999, F-350 1999
Reported issue: Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with 6" beds manufactured from january 5, 1998 through june 4, 1999, do not not fully satisfy the post crash test static rollover requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." contact between the fuel tank and a fuel tank locator bracket during a front barrier impact test resulted in a cut in the tank, resulting in fuel leakage.
Possible consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank locator bracket with a similar bracket whose design has been revised to incorporate more rounded surfaces where contact with the tank occurs.
- Vehicle speed controlCovers: Ford F-250 1999, Explorer 1997–1999, Ranger 1998–1999 +6 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: certain 1997-1999 rhd explorer equipped with 4.0l ohv/sohc engines and cruise control built from may 29, 1996 through march 4, 1999; 1998-1999 explorer/mountaineers equipped with 4.0l ohv/sohc or 5.0l engines or 1998-1999 rangers equipped with 2.5l, 3.0l ffv/efi or 4.0l engines and cruise control built from january 5, 1998 through march 4, 1999; 1998-1999 mustangs equipped with 3.8l, 4.6l…
Possible consequence: If the cruise control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cruise control cables. At the present time, the replacement cables are not available. Customers are being advised not to use the cruise control system until a replacement can be made.
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactiveCovers: Ford F-250 1999, F-350 1999, F-450 SD 1999 +1 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: light duty trucks. The cast tow hooks changes the crash pulse of the vehicle in frontal barrier impacts and the air bag sensor was not calibrated to this new crash pulse which may cause the air bags to deploy in lower speed impacts than design intent.
Possible consequence: Unexpected air bag deployment can result in personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cast tow hooks with forged hooks.
- Vehicle speed control › CablesCovers: Ford F-250 1999, F-150 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-250 1999, F-150 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.
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)Covers: Ford F-250 1999, F-350 1999, F-450 SD 1999 +1 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and chassis-cabs. One or more of the four rivets on the lower steering shaft flex coupling may not have been crimped during the sub-assembly process.
Possible consequence: If a rivet is not crimped, the flex joint can rotate on the shaft and there would be a reduction in or loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the lower steering shaft rivets and replace any shafts with uncrimped rivets.
NHTSA investigations
- EA05005Engine compartment firesClosed · Mar 22, 2005
- RQ00010Parking brake failureClosed · Mar 13, 2000
- PE98061Steering shaft fractureClosed · Nov 18, 1998
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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.