CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Ford F-350 SD has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 142 complaints with NHTSA, including 13 crashes, 3 fires, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (33 reports).
1999 Ford F-350 SD recalls
Most common 1999 Ford F-350 SD problems
Problem areas named in the 142 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 33 |
| Tires | 27 |
| Power Train | 16 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 |
| Wheels | 14 |
| Steering | 11 |
| Suspension | 10 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Parking Brake | 5 |
What owners report
I WIAS TRAVELING ON HWY. 27 OUTSIDE OF BLAKELY GA ON 09-17-15. MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE TREAD BELT SEPARATED. I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND NARROWLY AVOIDED A SEVERE ACCIDENT. THE TIRE WAS A PRO-COMP ALL TERRAIN LOAD RANGE E 265/75/16.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 DIESEL EQUIPPED WITH NITTO LOW RANGE E TIRES, SIZE: LT 245/75/R17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES BLEW. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE ALSO BLEW SHORTLY AFTER THE INITIAL FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE LEFT WITH HALF OF THE TREAD LIFE AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ON THE TIRES WAS 40,000. *TR
AT A STOP AND THEN AT 5 MPH APPLIED BRAKES STEERING I HAVE REPLACED STEERING BOX AND POWERSTEERING PUMP AND STILL SAME PROBLEM. THIS COULD CAUSE A WRECK IF HAPPENED WHEN TURNING AND NOT ABLE TO RETURN STEERING. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND FORCE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES REPEATEDLY BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE SERPENTINE BELT BROKE IN WHICH HE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME AS NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FRACTURE IN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS ALSO FRACTURED AND SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE MOST RECENT FAILURE, BUT WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE WHEEL WAS NOTIFIED AND DEEMED THE VEHICLE AS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
1999 Ford F-350 SD questions
Does the 1999 Ford F-350 SD have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1999 Ford F-350 SD: Vehicle Speed Control; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford F-350 SD?
Based on 142 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (33), Tires (27), Power Train (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Ford F-350 SD has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.