1999 Ford F Series Problems
- Complaints
- 36filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles, 29 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Ford F Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 1999 Ford F Series. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 12 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system (7) and electrical system (4). 29 of the complaints include a mileage, and 24% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 80,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling12 33%
- Fuel system7 19%
- Electrical system4 11%
- Brakes3 8.3%
- Body and structure3 8.3%
- Tires3 8.3%
- Engine2 5.6%
- Air bags1 2.8%
- Exterior lighting1 2.8%
Also reported: Interior lighting (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “I've had two plugs blow out on my 99 f150. It has less than 100,000 on it. If they know its a defect why not step up and fix the problem? It cost $300 a plug!!!! Left me stranded at night with my family along the road!! Makes me wonder if I want to stay with Ford or go elsewhere.”
NHTSA complaint #10435214, filed 2011-11, 78,000 milesFuel system: “While inspecting my vehicle for fuel strap recall 11s21, it was noted that the frame of my f150 was rusted through at the location where the new strap would be installed. My Ford dealer told me that they could not replace the recalled strap until the frame was repaired (at my expense). Ford does not repair the frame under the recall, only replaces the strap. I feel that Ford should do the frame repair as part of the recall, as the strap was less rusty than the frame. The straps, in my opinion, were of similar quality as the frame, only thinner metal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10761834, filed 2015-09, 180,000 milesElectrical system: “My family and I were 25 miles from home in our 1999 Ford f-250 when a spark plug blew out of the head. I had the truck towed to the Ford dealership and was told that even though the truck had less than 75,000 miles. I had to pay for the repair. This repair cost us over $3,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10139384, filed 2005-10, 75,348 milesBrakes: “The ABS system was experiencing problems at 10,000 when the light would come on, vehicle was serviced several times due to the brakes locking up on occasions while driving, the ABS system failed resulting in loss of control and collision with fence.”
NHTSA complaint #557065, filed 2000-11Mileage when problems were reported
24% of the 29 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 52,000 and 137,036 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Ford F Series in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- SQ00002Pulls under hard brakingClosed · May 4, 2000
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10029029Dec 29, 2008Engine cooling, Electrical system. Jerr-dan: anti stall feature for ford f series light duty chassis with v10 gas engine and an engine drive clutch pump. Model years unknown.
- 10026389May 16, 2008Engine cooling. Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for sale in…
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10013369Nov 1, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
Other model years of the Ford F Series
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9 | 44,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 7 | 99,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 34 | 98,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 44 | 100,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 41 | 73,500 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 36 | 80,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 20 | 87,521 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 47 | 118,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 16 | 104,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 16 | 110,080 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 7 | 125,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 5 | 160,825 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 6 | 49,995 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 6 | 92,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford F Series model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Ford F Series have?
NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 1999 Ford F Series as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Ford F Series is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 12 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system with 7.
Has the 1999 Ford F Series been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Ford F Series reported?
Among the 29 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 80,000 miles and the middle half falls between 52,000 and 137,036 miles; 24% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.