1999 Ford F-450 SD Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Ford F-450 SD, 9% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,400 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“On june 25, 2003 consumer was driving on a wet road at 35 MPH when the driver's side mirror was struck by an oncoming vehicle. Consumer was struck in the face by the plastic casing surrounding the glass mirror.”
NHTSA complaint #10032187, filed 2003-08, 95,400 miles“Exterior rear view mirrors do not extend out far enough from truck so that driver can have a good view. Mirrors do not cover the blind spots. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #875051, filed 2000-11“Mirror arms are not long enough for consumer to see along the side of 8 foot wide body standard truck. This caused a large blind spot. Ford is aware of defect.”
NHTSA complaint #836006, filed 1999-04“The exterior rear view mirrors do not extend outward far enough to allow for safe rear vision, especially when towing standard 8' trailer. Design error not a malfunction.”
NHTSA complaint #541689, filed 1998-09Related service bulletins
- 10018067Oct 7, 2005Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost mode.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Ford F-450 SD
15 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsTires
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford F-450 SD
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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