1999 Ford F-550 SD Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Ford F-550 SD, 8% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 miles.
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.
“Fuel tank is rusting. I understand Ford had a recall for this, but my VIN does not show one. My vehicle only has 48,000 miles and I am having to replace my fuel filter every 1000 miles!”
NHTSA complaint #11064394, filed 2018-01, 47,000 miles“We have 4 f550 buses that have had the gas tank replaced twice on each bus do what we believe is coating failure. We now have an f450 that is experiencing the same conditions, we are forced to replace the gas tank on this vehicle as well. We take our vehicles to Ford miramar truck center, and have had a Ford factor representative look into the problem only to tell us its not a tank failure issue. After what will now be 9 replaced gas tanks, I truly believe there is an issue here that must be seriously looked into. …”
NHTSA complaint #10156713, filed 2006-05, 65,000 miles“As the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle, the pedal went to the floor and stayed. The master cylinder and slave cylinder had excess were on the pressure plate fingers. The transmission was hard to shift into reverse and low gear. The hard clutch made noise. The clutch company was well aware of Ford's problem and had re-engineered and designed a new package to remedy the problem. There was fuel leaking at the fuel filter, the sway bar was broken, the door ajar light stayed on, engine oil leak, and the gas cap was broken.”
NHTSA complaint #10072259, filed 2004-06, 26,000 miles“Internal coating failure on fuel tanks on f550 super duty Ford trucks.the fuel system becomes clogged with rust and the tank must be cleaned or replaced.we have four vehicles and have incurred 8 to 10 failures in past three years. We are unable to get Ford to address the problem which I think is improper application of the coating material.”
NHTSA complaint #10154314, filed 2006-03“Clutch burns out prematurally. The clutch has been replaced three times prior to this failure. Left high pressure fuel line hole rubbed from engine block/ water pump failure.”
NHTSA complaint #852461, filed 1999-11Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 10 | 77% |
| 2015 | 4 | 36% |
| 2014 | 2 | 22% |
| 2008 | 4 | 15% |
| 2007 | 10 | 43% |
| 2006 | 36 | 82% |
| 2005 | 20 | 63% |
| 2004 | 26 | 53% |
| 2003 | 19 | 58% |
| 2002 | 10 | 45% |
| 2001 | 13 | 45% |
| 2000 | 7 | 10% |
| 1999 | 5 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford F-550 SD
23 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford F-550 SD
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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