1999 FORD E-450 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
83
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 FORD E-450
The 1999 FORD E-450 has received a total of 83 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper (19 complaints), Tires (19 complaints), and Tirestreadbelt (19 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 FORD E-450
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1999 FORD E-450, potentially affecting up to 5,700,000 vehicles.
Recall 09V399000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 4,500,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL...
View full details →Recall 06V286000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 1,200,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 FORD E-450
83 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD E-450. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindriveline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
A PLUG BLEW OUT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY VEHICLE CAUSING AN ENGINE FIRE.
I HAVE A 1999 E450 RV WITH HANKOOK TIRES BELT ARE SEPARATING MANUFACTURER DATE 5/13.
DRIVER REPORTED INTERMITTENT CRUISE CONTROL ISSUE. WHEN RESEARCHING POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS TO THE ISSUE BECAME AWARE OF CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH ISSUE. IT IS UNDER FORD RECALL 05S28. IT IS BY ALL ACCOUNTS, A FIRE HAZARD. ON 6/23/2015 TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO A FORD DEALER IN ROCHESTER, N.Y.FOR SERVICE UNDER THE RECALL. THE SERVICE ADVISOR CALLED SAYING FORD HAD DECLINED SERVICE, AND THE REPAIR WORK WOULD BE CHARGEABLE. FORDS STANCE WAS THAT THE VEHICLE "SHOULD HAVE BEEN BROUGHT IN EARLIER". WE RECEIVED NO RECALL NOTICES ON THIS VEHICLE, CASE IN POINT NEITHER THE GIRL THAT SETS THE SERVICE APPOINTMENTS, OR THE SERVICE ADVISOR AT THE DEALER COULD 'GET THE VIN TO GO IN" THIS RECALL IS IS FORDS RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, COVERING FULLY WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE.
FORD V10 TRITON BLOWS UP A SPARK PLUG WHILE WE ARE LOOKING AT THE ENGINE OUR RV FILLED WITH PROPANE, WITH MY HANDICAP SON AND GRANDCHILD IN THE RV. HEARD A LOUD LIFTER NOISE, PULLED OVER TO LOOK AT THE ENGINE, AS MY HUSBAND WAS LOOKING AT THE ENGINE THEN THE LOUD EXPLOSION THOUGHT WE BLEW A MOTOR I CAME OUT TO SEE IF MY HUSBAND WAS OK, THANK GOD THE PLUG COIL AND OTHER STUFF MISSED HIS HEAD. FUEL, COIL, PROPANE THIS IS NOT A GOOD MIXTURE FOR GETTING YOUR RV TO THE REPAIR SHOP, THIS ENGINE IS A DEADLY AND SOMEONE IS GOING TO DIE THE SPARK PLUG AND OTHER STUFF SHOT OUT AS IF FROM A CANNON! THIS RV WE USE TAKE MY VENTILATOR DEPENDENT SON [XXX] TO HIS DOCTORS? APPOINTMENTS, ONE OF THE MAIN REASONS I BOUGHT THIS RV WAS FOR MY HANDICAP SON. THIS RV WE TAKE ON OUR FAMILY VACATIONS WITH OUR HANDICAP CHILDREN IN THIS RV FULL OF PROPANE,. FORD NEEDS TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINES BEFORE THERE IS A CATASTROPHE. DO I GET THIS PLUG REPAIRED IN (HOPES) IT STAYS AND DOES NOT BLOW UP AGAIN? IS THIS NOT TAKE A CHANCE ON (HOPE) THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN AGAIN WHILE ON THE ROAD? AND (HOPE) IT DOES NOT IGNITE AND (HOPE) THE FULL PROPANE TANK DOES NOT EXPLODE? 'INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *TR
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Safety Rating for the 1999 FORD E-450
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 FORD E-450 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 FORD E-450
Ford Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 FORD E-450. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
06811026D — SUSPENSION:REAR
THE REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE REVISION D. (BFGOODRICH VELVET-RIDE SUSPENSION SYSTEM). *TT
99E05 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EMISSIONS RECALL ON CERTAIN DIESEL CUTAWAY VEHICLES WITH INCORRECT EMISSIONS CALIBRATIONS. *TT
12514 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SUBJECT REGARDING DANA 80 AXLE WHINE / DAMPENED DRIVESHAFT. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 FORD E-450
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD E-450
- 1994 FORD E-450 — 0 complaints
- 1995 FORD E-450 — 0 complaints
- 1996 FORD E-450 — 1 complaint
- 1997 FORD E-450 — 18 complaints
- 1998 FORD E-450 — 6 complaints
- 1999 FORD E-450 (current)
- 2000 FORD E-450 — 45 complaints
- 2001 FORD E-450 — 20 complaints
- 2002 FORD E-450 — 16 complaints
- 2003 FORD E-450 — 22 complaints
- 2004 FORD E-450 — 45 complaints
Other FORD Models
- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
- FORD EXPLORER — 42,140 total complaints
- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints