1999 Ford F-250 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 3%of 581 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 182,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Ford F-250, 3% of the 581 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 182,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle pulled to the left and the right, the tire were cupping on the edges, the cloth seat were wearing, the radius arms were loose, the lights were inoerative, there was a squeak in the cowel, the engine experienced gasket and seal problems, however once the engine was replaced, it burned oil fast.”
NHTSA complaint #10006064, filed 2003-02, 4,678 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-250. The contact stated while parked the rear driver and passenger side doors would not open when the latch was pulled from the interior or exterior of the vehicle. An independent mechanic performed a diagnostic test and stated the lock and cable assembly had to be replaced on both doors. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10493803, filed 2013-01, 200,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-250. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the spare tire detached and went under the trailer that was being hauled. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the median. A police report was not filed. The contact went to the hospital, but there were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was being repaired. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10873221, filed 2016-06, 165,000 miles“Door sensors and warning chime keep indictating doors are ajar even with all doors shut. Also, interior lights will come on by themselves.. Dealer cannot determine cause , but has replaced sensors, however, problem keeps reoccurring.”
NHTSA complaint #858575, filed 2000-03“Door ajar light and courtesy light remaining on after all doors are closed properly. Dealer notified, and informed that was not a manufacturer's recall. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #882806, filed 2001-03Related service bulletins
- 10012965Feb 1, 2005Service tips before arc welding on the frame or body of a unit.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 11 | 5% |
| 2005 | 7 | 5% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 16 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 16% |
| 1997 | 18 | 6% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 5% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 6 | 10% |
| 1986 | 2 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsEngine
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology