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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1999 Ford Ford Truck Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
15%of 33 total for the year
Median mileage
56,545miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Ford Ford Truck, 15% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,545 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.

“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 miles

“I almost died as a result of my windshield becoming covered with salt and my being unable to see through it. My windows were frozen shut so I couldn't open them and look ahead at the road. My windshield wipers did not clear off the salt. The fluid would not spray.”

NHTSA complaint #704246, filed 1999-03

“The turning signal indicator is in the outside rear-view mirrors, the silver glazing on the back side of the mirrors is coming off, making it virtually impossible to see using these mirrors, replacement cost 440.00 dollars.”

NHTSA complaint #9003958, filed 2001-09

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200213%
1999515%
199814%
199417%
1991111%

Other parts of the 1999 Ford Ford Truck

Engine cooling
8 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Interior lighting
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford Ford Truck

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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