Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford F-350, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Tires93
- Power train64
- Service brakes, hydraulic64
- Steering48
- Suspension37
- Air bags25
- Engine and engine cooling22
- Wheels18
- Fuel system, gasoline17
- Vehicle speed control15
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 26 injuries and 3 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 70 1999 F-350 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 29 people died inside them, and 20 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 1999 Ford F-350 failed the safety check 0.97% of the time — 45% less often than the average 1999 passenger car (1.76%). Median odometer at inspection: 178,300 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Recalls in Canada
5 Transport Canada recalls for the 1999 Ford F-350.
| 2009292 14 Oct 2009 | Other On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The condition may occur ei… |
| 2002046 11 Mar 2002 | Brakes Certain trucks equipped with manual transmissions. Fatigue failure of the front parking brake cable input button these vehicles could result in failure of the p… |
| 1999076 5 May 1999 | Fuel System On certain regular cab 4X2 and 4X4 pick-ups with 6 and 8 foot box, the pick-up box attachments may be damaged during the 48 km/h front barrier test. During the … |
| 1999061 15 Apr 1999 | Engine On certain vehicles, the speed control cable may interfere with the speed control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the… |
| 1998239 27 Nov 1998 | Airbag On certain vehicles, cast tow hooks change the crash pulse during a frontal barrier impacts. The airbag sensor was not calibrated for this crash pulse and may … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, FAILURE OF THE FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE INPUT BUTTON COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM TO HOLD THE VEHICLE STATIONARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND 8 FOOT BOXES, MAY NOT FULLY SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL BARRIER CRASH TEST, A FUEL TANK VAPOR RECOVERY VALVE SEPARATED INTERNALLY. DURING THE SUBSEQUENT STATIC ROLLOVER TEST, FUEL SPILLAGE EXCEEDED THE SPECIFIED RATE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINE PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 8 FOOT BEDS, DO NOT FULLY SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL TANK FRONT STRAP ISOLATOR MAY NOT BE PROPERLY POSITIONED WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE STRAP CUTTING THE TANK DURING A 30 MPH FRONT BARRIER TEST, RESULTING IN FUEL SPILLAGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6" BEDS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH JUNE 4, 1999, DO NOT NOT FULLY SATISFY THE POST CRASH TEST STATIC ROLLOVER REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." CONTACT BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND A FUEL TANK LOCATOR BRACKET DURING A FRONT BARRIER IMPACT TEST RESULTED IN A CUT IN THE TANK, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINE PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6" AND 8" BEDS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 21, 1999, DO NOT NOT FULLY SATISFY THE POST CRASH TEST STATIC ROLLOVER REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." SIX ATTACHMENT BOLTS (M12 BOLTS) MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE 30 MPH FRONT BARRIER TEST ALLOWING THE BOLTS TO SHIFT OR BECOME DETACHED, RESULTING IN FUEL SPILLAGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1997-1999 RHD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MAY 29, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEERS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC OR 5.0L ENGINES OR 1998-1999 RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L, 3.0L FFV/EFI OR 4.0L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 MUSTANGS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L, 4.6L 2-VALVE OR 4-VALVE ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1999 F250/F350/F450/F550 (OVER 8,500 LBS.) TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; AND 1999 F-53 STRIPPED CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999. A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO PULLEY AND NOT ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. THE CAST TOW HOOKS CHANGES THE CRASH PULSE OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACTS AND THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS NOT CALIBRATED TO THIS NEW CRASH PULSE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY IN LOWER SPEED IMPACTS THAN DESIGN INTENT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS. ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUR RIVETS ON THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT FLEX COUPLING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CRIMPED DURING THE SUB-ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPER DUTY SINGLE REAR WHEEL PICKUP TRUCKS. THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM, WHEN ENGAGED WITH A FORCE OF 125 POUNDS APPLIED TO THE PARK BRAKE FOOT CONTROL, MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLES ON A 20 DEGREE GRADE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCKS. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE IS TAPED TO THE NEGATIVE CABLE WHICH CONTAINS A CLIP TO SECURE THE ASSEMBLY TO THE SIDE FRAME RAIL. IF INCORRECTLY POSITIONED, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CONTACT THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR PULLEY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCKS WITH DUAL REAR WHEEL, AND WIDE FRAME. THE JACKS PROVIDED WITH THESE VEHICLES ARE TOO LARGE TO BE STOWED SECURELY UNDER THE SEAT AS INTENDED AND WERE PLACED LOOSE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OF THE CAB.
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-350: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 631905 | SUBJECT REGARDING 198196 BOLT-ON STEERING STOPS SERVICE GROUP, ALL MODELS 0307, HR0307A AND HR1000A. *SLC |
| 630192 | SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES EQUIPPED WITH PTO CAPABLE TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A FAILURE TO GO T HIGH IDLE UPON PTO ENGAGEMENT. *TT |
| 624569 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REPEAT NOISE CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT STABILITY BAR END LINKS. *YH |
| 620423 | SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE SQUEAL / SQUEAK FROM THE REAR BRAKES. *TT |
| 620404 | SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS (DRW) MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER FROM THE REAR AXLE DURING TURNS. *TT |
| 620240 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EARLY WEAR OF THE INNER BRAKE PAD ON THE REAR DISC BRAKES WHEN OPERATED IN MUD, SLUSH, DIRT, OR OTHER SEVERE CONDITIONS. *TT |
| 618631 | CONCERNS WITH REAR BRAKE NOISE. *JB |
| 616588 | EMMISSION RECALL ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL AND CALIFORNIA WARM WEATHER CALIBRATION - PCM REPROGRAM. *TT |
| 616551 | OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT OR REAR CYLINDER HEAD OIL SUPPLY RAIL END PLUGS. *TT |
| 616522 | SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT |
| 615504 | SOME HEAVY DUTY AND SUPER DUTY VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS TRANSMISSION CONCERNS, INCLUDING STALL ON TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT AND / OR A BUZZ NOISE ON ENGAGEMENT. *TT |
| 615269 | SOME DUAL REAR WHEEL VEHICLES WITH 6.8 / 7.3L ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 6/10/98 MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE DURING TURNS. *TT |
| 615188 | SOME DUAL REAR WHEEL VEHICLES WITH 6.8 / 7.3L ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 6/10/98 MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE DURING TURNS. *TT |
| 615175 | ANTI-SKID BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON AND 4WABS CODES SET. *TT |
| 613766 | THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT WHEN REMOVING THE A/C COMPRESSOR ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE REAR MOST ATTACHING BOLT INTERFERES WITH THE CHASSIS CROSS MEMBER. *TT |
| 613401 | SOME DUAL REAR WHEEL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF THE CENTER WHEEL ORNAMENT FALLING OFF WHILE DRIVING. ALSO THEY HAVE CONCERNS OF HAVING DIFFICULTIES INSTALLING THE CENTER ORNAMENT ON VEHICLES WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS. *TT |
| 613294 | SOME VEHICLES VIN NUMBER WERE INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM VIN CAL ON THE R98NOV MUD. *TT |
| 613191 | CONDITION DESCRIBED AS NOISE FROM BELLHOUSING AREA. *TT |
| 613087 | SOME VEHICLE VIN NUMBERS WERE INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM VIN CAL ON THE R98NOV MUD. *MJS |
| 612415 | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 10.50-INCH RING GEAR, FULL-FLOATING REAR AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK AT THE OUTBOARD END OF THE AXLE SHAFT(S). *TT |
| 610886 | SOME VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT SETTINGS TO ADDRESS TIRE-WEAR OR VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL SENSITIVITY CONCERNS. *TT |
| 609661 | EXHIBITING ABS CODES OF B2141 OR B2477 FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF A GEM MODULE. *TT |
| 609643 | SOME DUAL REAR WHEEL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE DURING TURNS. *TT |
| 609622 | SOME F350 SUPER DUTY DUAL REAR WHEEL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE DURING TURNS. *TT |
| 609400 | EXPERIENCING STEERING WHEEL FIGHT AFTER HITTING BUMPS OR RUTS IN THE ROAD ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
RAPID TIRE DEFLATION
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation