1999 Ford F-250 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 4%of 581 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Ford F-250, 4% of the 581 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Right side mirror is made of flat glass instead of curved glass. The field of view on the right side is so limited that I believe it could cause a crash when merging or changing lanes. Every other vehicle I have driven in recent years had a curved glass, wide angle mirror on the right side.”
NHTSA complaint #760650, filed 2002-04“The left and right convex mirrors that are standard on this truck are not adjustable. The left mirror looks at the left rear tire. The right mirror is a bit better. It is difficult, if not impossible to use these mirrors safely when passing, or being passed when I am towing my 5th wheel travel trailer.”
NHTSA complaint #703169, filed 1999-02“My Ford f250 is equipped with a towing package to tow a fifth wheel trailer. The towing mirror is my complaint. There is a large mirror on top and a smaller parabolic mirror on the bottom of the mirror frame. The upper mirror is adjustable, but the parabolic mirror is not adjustable and you cannot see anything out of it except for the rear tires of the pickup and the ground. If I were about 5 feet tall it would work great, but I am 6'1'' and cannot see anything out of it that will help me see the trailer or the traffic behind me. …”
NHTSA complaint #700760, filed 1998-11“The front windshield leaked which allowed water to enter the vehicle. The water leaked onto the fuse box which caused an electrical malfunction. As a result the vehicle caught on fire. Dealer was notified. The vehicle was on ina fleet of vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10079369, filed 2004-07“Unable to use vehicle for intended purpose of pulling a travel trailer. Don't feel safe pulling a trailer when wide angle mirrors are non-adjustable . It's ridiculous to have non-adjustable mirrors on a vehicle! Dealer informs it's a design item; not warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #708732, filed 1999-07Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 22 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 12 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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