1999 Ford Super Duty Problems
- Complaints
- 18filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles, 5 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 Super Duty (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1999 Ford Super Duty. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (22% of the total), followed by tires (4) and other or unknown (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 95,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Brakes4 22%
- Tires4 22%
- Other or unknown2 11%
- Suspension2 11%
- Air bags1 5.6%
- Engine cooling1 5.6%
- Fuel system1 5.6%
- Seat belts1 5.6%
- Steering1 5.6%
Example complaints
Brakes: “One morning leaving my driveway, the brake pedal sank to the floor. The steel brake line had rusted through at the site where it was supported by a metal clip on the frame. Online fora described this as a known flaw to Ford for many years but which Ford refuses to repair. The dealer refused my request and I had the repair done - poorly - at a tire shop for around $300.”
NHTSA complaint #11051655, filed 2017-12, 135,000 milesTires: “V1 nb on i45 n. Second to the right lane, v1's tire blew out, loss control and hit the retaining the wall. None contact v2 went into the wall, there injuries involved. A:liability pending s:none. Ford f350 has firestone all terrain tires on it, dually. Veh is a 99 and has had several problems with tires, front end, brakes. Ford bought 1/2 of tires. (claim# 33-0231-587)”
NHTSA complaint #6900270, filed 2000-09Suspension: “While driving around a curve at 65mph, the vehicles lower steering shaft joint and tie rod end broke and the vehicle could not be controlled, consumer crashed into the wall in the center of the highway and the trailer that was being pulled came around and pinned the vehicle against the wall.”
NHTSA complaint #896361, filed 2001-09Mileage when problems were reported
20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 60,000 and 135,000 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 Super Duty 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 Super Duty.
Other model years of the Ford Super Duty
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8 | 11,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 8 | 30,600 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 18 | 95,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Super Duty model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Ford Super Duty have?
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1999 Ford Super Duty as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Ford Super Duty is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (22% of the total), followed by tires with 4.
Has the 1999 Ford Super Duty 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 Super Duty reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 95,000 miles and the middle half falls between 60,000 and 135,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
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.