1999 Ford F-350 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 4%of 413 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the wheels of the 1999 Ford F-350, 4% of the 413 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall while traveling at highway speeds the right front tire lost all air after taking tire and wheel in to get fixed the tire shop said the wheel had seperated causing the tire to loose air left front tire now loosing air I have talked to several people with same problems on Ford f350 1ton dullys04”
NHTSA complaint #10872281, filed 2016-06, 230,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated both front rims cracked. The first rim cracked about six months ago and was replaced. The second rim has not been replaced. This started with a hairline crack on the spoke, then after driving the crack went all the way through.”
NHTSA complaint #10146556, filed 2005-12, 110,000 miles“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“The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-350, equipped with alcoa wheels, size: 16 x 6. While driving 55 MPH, the wheels vibrated. The contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed that the front driver side wheel spokes were fractured. The contact was able to change the wheel and drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not able to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10936262, filed 2016-12, 130,000 miles“Consumer stated that the wheel rims cracked, and lost tire pressure rapidly. Front driver's side rim was cracked. Consumer called rim manufacturer, and was told that this particular type of rim, manufactured from 06/1996-06/1999, was being recalled. Consumer then called Ford, and was told that these rims were made exclusively for Ford, and Ford would be responsible for any rim recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #10042510, filed 2003-10Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 13 | 14% |
| 2013 | 5 | 7% |
| 2012 | 9 | 6% |
| 2011 | 7 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 18% |
| 2008 | 6 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 6% |
| 2006 | 7 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 3% |
| 1999 | 18 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
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 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 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 30, 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