1999 Ford F Super Duty Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1999 Ford F Super Duty, 4% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Ford f-250 super duty pick up truck caught fire while sitting in the garage. Insurance vehicle arson investigator determined cruise control switch component was source of ignition in fire. Half my house burned down as a result of fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10425537, filed 2011-09, 106,000 miles“1999 motorhome Ford F Super Duty speed control sensor was disconnected by Ford. Customer stated that they disconnected the speed sensor due to not having the parts to fix it. The consumer stated he had the same problem 3 years with the speed control recall and the part never come in.”
NHTSA complaint #10203845, filed 2007-09“The contact owns a 1999 Ford F Super Duty. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 99v265000 (vehicle speed control) in september of 2007. The cruise control was deactivated in either december of 2007 or january of 2008 to avoid a potential fire as described in the notice. The dealer stated that the parts were unavailable, but would arrive in december of 2007. He called the dealer again in january of 2008 and was informed that the parts were still unavailable. In march, he was informed that a dealer had the parts and was advised to bring his vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10222565, filed 2008-03Related recalls
- 99V265000Sep 20, 1999Vehicle description: super duty trucks and chassis-cabs equipped with 5.4l manual transmission powertrains. The accelerator cable core wire can wear the cable…Covers: Ford F Super Duty 1999–2000
- 98V304000Dec 2, 1998Vehicle description: motor home chassis. The accelerator cable is susceptible to freezing. Water can accumulate in the end fitting and can freeze at…Covers: Ford F Super Duty 1999
- 98V070000Apr 1, 1998Vehicle description: motor home chassis. The accelerator cable is susceptible to freezing. Water can accumulate in the end fitting and at temperatures of 32…Covers: Ford F Super Duty 1999
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 6% |
| 2005 | 4 | 15% |
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2002 | 2 | 6% |
| 2001 | 2 | 6% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 8% |
| 1996 | 3 | 38% |
| 1995 | 2 | 17% |
| 1994 | 4 | 20% |
| 1992 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford F Super Duty
25 complaintsTires
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford F Super Duty
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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