CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Ford F Super Duty has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (26 reports).
1999 Ford F Super Duty recalls
Most common 1999 Ford F Super Duty problems
Problem areas named in the 93 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 26 |
| Tires | 17 |
| Power Train | 17 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 |
| Parking Brake | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
What owners report
1999.5 FORD-F350 DIESEL STEERING SECTOR SHAFT SNAPPED. DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY, STEERING WHEEL WAS OFF 1/4 TURN. IN PARKING LOT, SHAFT SNAPPED AND STEERING WHEEL SPUN FREELY WITHOUT ANY WHEEL MOVEMENT. LOOKS LIKE THERE WAS AN INVESTIGATION, ACTION # EA01009 (SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES) BUT NO RECALL. CHAT BOARDS HAVE THIS HAPPENING WAY TOO OFTEN. THE ONLY THINGS ON A CAR THAT SHOULD NOT BREAK ARE THE BREAKS AND THE STEERING! *JS
FUEL TANK STRAPS RUSTING FRONT AND REAR.....THE REAR STRAP BROKE ALLOWING FUEL TANK TO DROP. *TR
VEHICLE HAD A FULL FUEL TANK (APPROX 38 GALLONS). VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A SHOPPING PLAZA. WHEN I RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE I FOUND THE GAS TANK HAD FALLEN TO THE GROUND. THE REAR SUPPORT STRAP HAD FAILED FROM CORROSION. THE FRONT STRAP WAS STILL INTACT BUT SEVERELY CORRODED AS WELL. FUEL LINES INTO THE TOP OF THE TANK WERE SEVERED DUE TO THE STRAP FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW AND IS LIGHTLY USED, THUS THE LOW MILEAGE FOR THE YEAR OF THE VEHICLE. *JS
I BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW IN 1999, AND NEVER HAD A PROBLEM UNTIL 2005 WHEN THE FIRST SPARK PLUG BLOW. IT COST ME $520.00 TO HAVE IT TOWED AND REPAIRED. THE SECOND TIME THE PLUG BLOW (2007), IT COST ME $620.00 TO HAVE IT TOWED AND REPAIRED. YESTERDAY (06/02/2012), IT COST ME $740.00 TO HAVE IT TOWED AND REPAIRED. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE TRUCK I HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY HAPPY WITH THE PERFORMANCE, I HAVE ONLY REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR, WHICH IS GREAT FOR MOST CAR & TRUCKS. BUT! TO HAVE AS MUCH TROUBLE WITH THIS ENGINE AND FROM WHAT I HAVE HEARD ABOUT THE V10 & OTHER FORD TRUCK ENGINES FORD SHOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM & PAY ATLEAST HALF THE COST! I LOVE MY TRUCK, BUT IF THIS CONTINUE (WITH THE OTHER SEVEN
FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY PICK UP TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE WHILE SITTING IN THE GARAGE. INSURANCE VEHICLE ARSON INVESTIGATOR DETERMINED CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH COMPONENT WAS SOURCE OF IGNITION IN FIRE. HALF MY HOUSE BURNED DOWN AS A RESULT OF FIRE. *KB
1999 Ford F Super Duty questions
Does the 1999 Ford F Super Duty have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1999 Ford F Super Duty: Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control:Cables. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford F Super Duty?
Based on 93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (26), Tires (17), Power Train (17).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Ford F Super Duty 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.