Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford F-250 SD, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling95
- Electrical system34
- Tires29
- Service brakes, hydraulic24
- Power train23
- Steering14
- Parking brake10
- Suspension10
- Vehicle speed control8
- Air bags7
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 10 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Ford told its dealers about the 1999 Ford F-250 SD: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 630725 | CONCERNS WITH RATTLE NOISES COMING FROM FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT |
| 630130 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CALIPER PIN RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT |
| 630053 | INFORMATION REGARDING A RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER.*YD |
| 624626 | A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *YD |
| 620299 | SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/5/2000 EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE LEVEL EMITTING FROM THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WHICH SOME CUSTOMERS MAY FIND OBJECTIONABLE. A REVISED POWER STEERING LINE WHICH RUNS FROM THE STEERING PUMP TO THE HYDROBOOST IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TT |
| 616585 | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.8L ENGINE AND 4R100 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT GEAR CHANGES THE TAKE TOO LONG TO COMPLETE AND / OR TRANSMISSION SHIFTS THAT OCCUR TOO EARLY, TOO LATE AND TOO OFTEN. *TT |
| 616522 | SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT |
| 615539 | SOME 4X2 AND 4X4 TRUCKS MAY EXHIBIT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CONCERNS INCLUDING DRIFT / PULL RIGHT OR LEFT, TIRE WEAR, SHIMMY AFTER HITTING SMALL BUMPS AND / OR STEERING IS INCLINED TO FOLLOW GROOVES IN THE PAVEMENT. *TT |
| 615453 | SOME 4X2 AND 4X4 TRUCKS MAY EXHIBIT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CONCERNS INCLUDING DRIFT / PULL RIGHT OR LEFT, TIRE WEAR, SHIMMY AFTER HITTING SMALL BUMPS AND / OR STEERING IS INCLINED TO FOLLOW GROOVES IN THE PAVEMENT. *TT |
| 615452 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE FROM THE FRONT LEAF SPRINGS. *TT |
| 615376 | INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING LOW CLUTCH PEDAL ENGAGEMENT. *TT |
| 615369 | INFORMATION ON VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY (ESOF) EXHIBITING 4X4 LIGHTS ON , 4X4 INOPERATIVE AND / OR MULTIPLE GEM CODES. *TT |
| 615347 | INFORMATION ON THE DELAYED ACCESSORY FEATURE. *TT |
| 615322 | SOME 4X4 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY TRANSFER CASES AND BUILT PRIOR TO 7/22/98 MAY EXHIBIT A POP NOISE WITHIN 30 SECONDS AFTER ENGINE START. *TT |
| 615290 | SOME TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L DI AND 4R100 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT AN APPROXIMATE 200 - 300 RPM SHIFT FLARE (RISE IN RPM) DURING THE 2-3 OR 3-4 SHIFT. *TT |
| 615277 | SUBJECT REGARDING THE BEVERAGE HOLDER AT THE CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT FLIP OPEN WHEN THE TRAY IS PULLED OUT. *TT |
| 615266 | SOME VEHICLES WITH 137 INCH AND 142 INCH WHEELBASES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE / VIBRATION, ON DECEL, BETWEEN 60 - 30 MPH. *TT |
| 615211 | SOME TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L DI AND 4R100 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBITING AN APPROXIMATE 200-300 RPM SHIFT FLARE (RISE IN RPM) DURING THE 2-3 OR 3-4 SHIFT. *TT |
| 615195 | CONCERNS WITH THE BEVERAGE HOLDER AT THE CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT FLIP OPEN WHEN THE TRAY IS PULLED OUT. *TT |
| 615185 | SOME 4X4 TRUCKS WITH 137 INCH AND 142 INCH WHEELBASES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE / VIBRATION, ON DECEL, BETWEEN 60 - 30 MPH. *TT |
| 615170 | HARD START / NO START CONDITION. *TT |
| 615152 | INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING 4X4 LIGHTS ON / 4X4 INOPERATIVE / MULTIPLE GEM CODES. *TT |
| 614623 | SOME VEHICLES WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A PILOT BEARING CONCERN. SOME DEALERS ARE REPLACING THE CURRENT PILOT BEARING WITH AN AFTERMARKET SEALED BALL BEARING. *TT |
| 613651 | INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSFER CASE HALL EFFECT ENCODER TIPS. **MR |
| 613627 | INFORMATION REGARDING REPORTS INDICATING SOME DIFFICULTY MEASURING REAR AXLE PINION DEPTH. **MR |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
ENGINE STALLING
ENGINE STALLING
SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation