1999 Ford F-350 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 413 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Ford F-350, 2% of the 413 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 5 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While4 driving at 40 MPH consumer heard a popping noise under the hood. Consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealership informed the consumer that the problem pertained to the spark plug failure. The problem was not resolved. The cylinder head failed. The spark plug fell out of the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10099403, filed 2004-12, 63,000 miles“From delivery, ABS and check engine light intermittantly stay on. El;ectrical system sometimes 'stumbles' and looses voltage... As if it is going to stall.. Then it corrects itself until the next time driving is very difficult at times due to poor front shock/spring setup.. Must fight to keep on road at times. I have had to place 500 lb. Weight in rear to improve this somewhat.”
NHTSA complaint #719332, filed 2000-02“While traveling smelled smoke. Soon after that air conditioning fan stopped blowing . Consumer pulled vehicle over, and noticed signs of a fire meltig the wiring harness. Fuse panel and blower switch heater were replaced at consumer's cost. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #894518, filed 2001-08“Vehicle caught fire while parked. The consumer didn't notice any smoke coming from the vehicle. By the time the fire department arrived, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. Consumer was told it was an electrical failure which caused the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10040395, filed 2003-09Related recalls
- 98V056000Mar 12, 1998Vehicle description: supercab pickup trucks. The positive battery cable is taped to the negative cable which contains a clip to secure the assembly to the…Covers: Ford F-350 1999, Supercab 1999
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 4% |
| 2011 | 11 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 11% |
| 2006 | 7 | 5% |
| 2005 | 15 | 13% |
| 2004 | 19 | 12% |
| 2003 | 11 | 12% |
| 2002 | 14 | 12% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 9 | 7% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 5 | 5% |
| 1992 | 3 | 6% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
| 1990 | 4 | 10% |
| 1989 | 7 | 17% |
| 1988 | 9 | 31% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 3 | 21% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford F-350
93 complaintsBrakes
78 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
64 complaintsSteering
48 complaintsSuspension
37 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsWheels
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsEquipment
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford F-350
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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