1999 Ford F-53 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Ford F-53, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Rear differential ring and pinion gear failed. Manufacturer provided interim repair until component manufacturer (dana) can provide a permenent compnent(s) replacement. Rear end still makes driveline vibration/noise at 60 MPH under load. Failure of this component could render vehicle unable to move under it's own power or be towed to a repair facility leaving the motorist stranded.”
NHTSA complaint #706874, filed 1999-05Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Ford F-53
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford F-53
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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