CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Ford F-450 SD has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (17 reports).
1999 Ford F-450 SD recalls
Most common 1999 Ford F-450 SD problems
Problem areas named in the 66 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 17 |
| Tires | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 |
| Parking Brake | 7 |
| Visibility | 6 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F450. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING DUE TO THE DELAMINATED FUEL TANKS. EXCESSIVELY LARGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE HAS BEEN SEEN IN THE ENGINE AREA OF THE VEHICLE. FORD ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OR REPAIR. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 04/05/10*JB
THE CONTACT HAS A FLEET OF FORD RANGER RANGING IN AGE FROM 1999-2007 THAT ALL HAVE A PROBLEM WITH TANK DILAPIDATION. THE LINERS IN ALL OF THE FUEL TANKS ARE WEARING OUT AND COSTING THE VEHICLES TO STALL. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING TO THEIR FLEET FOR THE PAST 6 YEARS. THE CONTACT WILL SEND A COPY OF ALL THE VEHICLES IN QUESTION ALONG WITH THE VIN NUMBER WHEN THE FORM IS RETURNED
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45-50 MPH. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL, BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. UPDATED 08/31/09 *BF UPDATED 09/03/09.*JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY. FIVE YEARS AGO, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. HE WOULD TURN THE KEY BACK, WHICH WOULD CLEAR THE COMPUTER, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THE FAILURE WORSENED TO THE POINT WHERE HE HAD TO REPLACE THE SENSOR FIVE TIMES. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. IN DECEMBER OF 2007, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V553000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL). HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER IN JANUARY OF 2008 TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR, BUT COULD NOT CRANK THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE STARTER WAS BURNED. THE CONTA
99 FORD F450 WAS STALLING ON FREEWAY, WOULDN'T START, VERY SHAKY. REPLACED CAM POSITION SENSOR WORKED FOR AWHILE, HAVING PROBLEMS AGAIN. *TR
1999 Ford F-450 SD questions
Does the 1999 Ford F-450 SD have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 1999 Ford F-450 SD: Vehicle Speed Control; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel; Vehicle Speed Control; Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable; Tires:Valve. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford F-450 SD?
Based on 66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (17), Tires (9), Engine And Engine Cooling (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Ford F-450 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.