1999 Ford F-350 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 4%of 413 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1999 Ford F-350, 4% of the 413 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The left rear wheel separated from the vehicle, which caused the vehicle jerk foward. The consumer requested an 03 vehicle or reimbursement for the incidental expenses. After the purchase of the vehicle, the manual, lockable hub(s) began to fail. The dealer convinced the consumer(s) to purchase 8 ply tires, but this didn't reduce the noise or hub problems, the consumer also experienced acceleration problem's. The dealer couldn't find the problem. The engine idled rough and the engine light had come on. A bad cam sensor was found, and a sound had come from the fuel pump. …”
NHTSA complaint #10012068, filed 2003-03, 93,000 miles“I own a 1999 Ford F-350 I parked in my drive way at 8 pm on janurary 1 and woke up at to a loud boom at 5 am in the morning . Ford sent me a recall notice on december 30 was going to set a appointment on janurary 2 unfortunately the truck burned monday morning. Also have a Ford expedition looked up the vehicle identification number and it to has the same problem Ford has yet to send me a recall notice. Now arguing with insurance company they want to give me nothing for my truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10443128, filed 2012-01“Had the cruise control on & it would fail to release when brake pedal or accelerator pedal were touched. Would press the decelerator button, but that failed to release cruise control. Problem is intermittent. Been to dealer & informed by mechanic there was nothing that could be done & to wait to see if recall will happen.”
NHTSA complaint #849319, filed 1999-09“Ie99-069; when traveling 68 MPH and attempting to downshift, the clutch would not disengage, shifted out of gear. Also, in order to stop vehicle consumer applied extreme pressure to the brake pedal, but vehicle continued to accelerate, consumer then turned the vehicle off by removing the key from the ignition. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has not replaced parts. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #846183, filed 1999-08“While driving down the road at approximately 50mph and applying the brakes, heard a heavy noise. When taking off and giving it gas, vehicle won't shift, and the rpms were higher. Also, speedometer would go out. Vehicle is the fifth time at the dealer for service.”
NHTSA complaint #845817, filed 1999-08Related recalls
- 06V286000Aug 1, 2006On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.Covers: Ford F-350 1994–2002, F-250 1994–2002, F-450 SD 1994–2002 +10 more
- 99V062001Mar 30, 1999Vehicle 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…Covers: Ford F-350 1999, Explorer 1997–1999, Ranger 1998–1999 +6 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 13 | 8% |
| 2003 | 13 | 14% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 15 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 9% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 8 | 8% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford F-350
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.
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