1999 Ford Ford Truck Problems
- Complaints
- 33filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 69,200miles, 9 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 Ford Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 1999 Ford Ford Truck. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 8 complaints (24% of the total), followed by visibility (5) and air bags (3). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 69,200 miles. Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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 cooling8 24%
- Air bags3 9.1%
- Brakes3 9.1%
- Tires3 9.1%
- Steering2 6.1%
- Body and structure2 6.1%
- Suspension2 6.1%
- Electrical system1 3.0%
Also reported: Interior lighting (1), Other or unknown (1), Seats (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “As per oil leak per head gaskets on Ford 1999 4.6 and 5.4 engines . The engine was repaired at 30000 + mile for a bad head gasket , now at 80,000 miles it bad again, it's leaking and smoking due to the leak and with speaking with service centers this is very common problem and is a safety issue, for ?engine fire or ???”
NHTSA complaint #10116493, filed 2005-04, 74,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “I have had problems with the wiper in my vehicle since purchased they only come on intermittently. I have taken it to the dealership but they are unable to repair it. I have also have a air bag light go on and off they can't seem to fix either.”
NHTSA complaint #10132673, filed 2005-08, 69,200 milesBrakes: “Premature perforated corrosion of entire steel brake line of my 1999 Ford expedition eddie bauer 5.4l 4wd was discovered after my brake warning light went on without any perceived problem with braking noted. Inspection of the brakes by a non-dealer vendor revealed a well maintained brake system except for severe corrosion of the entire brake line system with a leak above the gas tank suspected. No repairs were started and the vehicle was immediately delivered to the dealer (al packer Ford). …”
NHTSA complaint #10195982, filed 2007-07, 128,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
33% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 43,890 and 74,000 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 Ford Truck 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.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1999 Ford Ford Truck.
Other model years of the Ford Ford Truck
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 12 | 50,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 37 | 56,645 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 20 | 50,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 25 | 64,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 33 | 69,200 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 25 | 109,436 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 34 | 90,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 18 | 65,950 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 21 | 130,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 15 | 52,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 7 | 162,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 8 | 178,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 6 | 3,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Ford Truck model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Ford Ford Truck have?
NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 1999 Ford Ford Truck as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Ford Ford Truck is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 8 complaints (24% of the total), followed by visibility with 5.
Has the 1999 Ford Ford Truck 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 Ford Truck reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 69,200 miles and the middle half falls between 43,890 and 74,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
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.