1999 Ford F-350 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

12 safety recalls on file

The 1999 Ford F-350 has 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 413 complaints with NHTSA, including 46 crashes, 9 fires, 25 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Tires (102 reports).

12Recalls
413Owner complaints
46Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1999 Ford F-350 recalls

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 06V286Aug 1, 20061,200,000 vehicles affected

Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable

Recall 02V068Mar 11, 200251,846 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Recall 99V311Nov 4, 1999107,540 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Recall 99V219Aug 12, 1999245,300 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Recall 99V093001Apr 27, 1999293,650 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

Recall 99V093002Apr 27, 1999102,700 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 99V062001Mar 30, 1999898,739 vehicles affected

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

Recall 98V303Dec 1, 199820 vehicles affected

Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

Recall 98V116May 29, 199890,000 vehicles affected

Parking Brake

Recall 98V101May 15, 199811,200 vehicles affected

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables

Recall 98V056Mar 12, 19984,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1999 Ford F-350 problems

Problem areas named in the 413 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Tires102
Power Train75
Service Brakes, Hydraulic73
Steering52
Suspension39
Air Bags28
Engine And Engine Cooling23
Wheels18
Fuel System, Gasoline17
Vehicle Speed Control15

What owners report

2022-06-02, Suspension
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at speeds in excess of 40 MPH, after driving over a pothole in the roadway, the vehicle started shaking and vibrating violently. The contact stated that after slowing down the failure ceased. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 50,000.
2021-07-07, Steering
This truck has the death wobble. It gets the death wobble at 20 mph. My next step is to sue Ford
2020-10-05, Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE OWNER WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS AVAILABLE WHILE TURING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT HOWEVER, WAS NOT AVAILABLE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
2018-11-20, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. WHILE THE CONTACT'S FATHER WAS DRIVING 55 MPH, HE SWERVED TO AVOID STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES DID NOT STOP AND THE STEERING SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER STRUCK A TREE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO A DITCH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT'S FATHER SUSTAINED BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA TO THE TORSO AND WAS FATALLY INJURED UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2018-07-12, Engine
TAKATA RECALL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY TRUCK SHUT OFF RANDOMLY MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AFTER THIS AND CONTINUED TO FLASH AND STILL SHUTS OFF SO I REPLACED MY FUEL FILTER, CPS SENSOR AND IT STILL SHUTS OFF. IT'S LIKE I'M GOIN DOWN THE ROAD AND IT STALLS. IT DOES IT MORE THAN ONCE WHEN I'M DRIVING I JUST SHUT IT OFF AND START IT AGAIN.

1999 Ford F-350 questions

Does the 1999 Ford F-350 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 1999 Ford F-350: Vehicle Speed Control; Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford F-350?

Based on 413 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (102), Power Train (75), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (73).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Ford F-350 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.

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