1999 FORD F-150 Structurebody Problems
13 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 1999 FORD F-150
13 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD F-150. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
13
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
SUSPENSION SQUEAKS AND GRINDS ALONG WITH STEERING WHEEL. SIDE UTILITY BACK DOORS CABLE BREAKS AND WILL NOT CLOSE OR WILL OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY.
THE FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE BOLTS ARE COMING THROUGH THE BED OF THE TRUCK. BUMPER IS RUSTED AWAY FROM FRAME. UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
AROUND 1:30AM ON THURSDAY NOV. 24TH, I RECEIVED A CALL FROM MY NEIGHBOR SAYING MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THAT IT LOOKED LIKE IT STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE TRUCK HAD BEEN DRIVEN TO THE STORE THE MORNING BEFORE THE FIRE, AND WAS PARKED AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE.
MY REAR DOORS ON MY FORD, F-150 CREW CAB PICKUP STOPPED OPENING. THIS IS AN ENTRAPMENT ISSUE AND A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT, PASSENGERS IN THE REAR WOULD BE TRAPPED AND UNABLE TO ESCAPE. FROM THE RESEARCH I FOUND ON THE INTERNET, THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE CABLE MECHANISM THAT OPERATES THE REAR DOOR LATCHES AND COMMON FAULT WITH THESE TYPE OF DOOR FOR THE FORD PICKUPS MANUFACTURED AROUND THIS TIME FRAME. AND IT LOOKS LIKE FORD KNOWS ABOUT THIS AND HAS NOT ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE. BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS FOR FORD TO REPAIR DUE TO THE ENTRAPMENT ISSUE.
VIN DOES NOT MATCH MY TRUCK, TRYING TO FIX IT BUT I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT ENGINE PARTS, ELECTRICAL,OR OTHERWISE TO PURCHASE. SUPPOSED TO BE A 1999 FORD F-150 XLT 4X4 . VIN COMES UP ASINVALID AND CHECK DIGIT IS INCORRECT. ONLINE SEARCH INDICATES 4 DIFFERENT ENGINES, TWO TRANSMISSIONS (5SPD MANUAL AND AUTO) NEITHER OF WHICH ARE THE FORD MOTOR CO. EXPERIMENTAL TRANSMISSION THAT FORD PUT IN THAT TRUCK. SOLD AS A 1999 ON FORD C.O. MINE WEIGHS 1500LBS LESS THAN WHAT IT SHOULD. ALL FAILING EXPERIMENTAL PARTS THAT I HAVE TO REPLACE, BUT DONT HAVE A CLUE WHAT TO BUY DUE TO "EXPERIMENTAL" PART #'S. EMAILED FORD MANY TIMES FOR ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING ENGINE AS THERE ARE NO BLOCK CASTINGS. NO RETUN CALL OR EMAIL. IM A SINGLE MOM OF 2. I DONT GET CHILD SUPPORT, ALIMONY, NOR DO I RECEIVE GOVERMENT ASSISTANCE. I CANT AFFORD TO HAVE MY...
MY VEHICLE FAILED PA STATE INSPECTION DUE TO ROTTED OUT CORNERS OF THE FENDERS & RADIATOR SUPPORT ASSY. AND IS DEEMED UN-DRIVABLE AND UN-USABLE EVEN THOUGH THE REST OF THE TRUCK IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION . THIS ASSY GOES ACROSS THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, HOLDS THE RADIATOR & AID COND CORES IN THE MIDDLE, AND ATTACHES TO BOTH FRONT BENDERS VIA SPOT WELDS AND IT'S LOWER CORNERS ATTACH TO THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK VIA SHOCK MOUNTS AND 2 LARGE BOLTS THUS ALSO SUPPORTING THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE TRUCK ATTACHING IT TO THE FRAME . WITH BOTH LOWER CORNERS OF THIS ASSY ROTTED AWAY THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK IS NOW FLOATING & SUSPENDED AND IS NOW NOT ATTACHED TO THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK THUS THIS IS A MAJOR HAZARD AND ESPECIALLY ON IMPACT IF IN A FRONTAL ACCIDENT . THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRAP DANGLING FROM BENEATH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
SPARE TIRE FELL OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WILL DRIVING. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL EMITTED FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THE UNDER CARRIAGE WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 223,000.
BRAKE LINE IS RUSTED COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF BRAKES. GAS TANK AND SUPPORTS ARE RUSTED REPLACED ONCE BUT STILL ALL RUSTED. ALL FRAME UNDERNEATH IS RUSTED IMPOSSIBLE TO DO REPAIRS. *KB
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CRACK IS STARTING AT METAL PART OF WINDOW.ALSO, CRACKING IS SHOWING ALL AROUND DOOR STRUCTURE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
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TRANSMISSION CONVERTER STARTED MAKING NOISE WHEN DOWNSHIFTING. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM . THERE WERE STRESS CRACKS ON ROOF. ALSO, SHEET METAL SHOWED A GAP BETWEEN OPENINGS. *AK
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I NOTICED A CRACK IN THE SHEET METAL ON THE BODY OF MY TRUCK. THE CRACK IS LOCATED ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR JUST ABOVE THE ADDITIONAL RUBBER MOLDING IN THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE WINDOW. THIS MAKES ME WONDER HOW THE DOOR WOULD HOLD UP IF I GOT HIT IN THE DOOR.
Other 1999 FORD F-150 Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
116 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
93 complaints
Structurebodydoor
62 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
55 complaints
Electrical System
54 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
52 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
47 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
40 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
37 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
33 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
29 complaints
Engine
27 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
27 complaints
Tires
26 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
22 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
20 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
18 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
17 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
16 complaints
Unknown Or Other
15 complaints
Air Bags
14 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
13 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
12 complaints
Seat Belts
11 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
11 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
10 complaints
Power Train
10 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
10 complaints
Suspensionfront
10 complaints
Wheels
10 complaints
Structure
9 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
9 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
8 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
8 complaints
Structureframe And Members
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
7 complaints
Exterior Lighting
7 complaints
Interior Lighting
7 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
7 complaints
Service Brakes
7 complaints
Suspensionrear
7 complaints
Tiressidewall
7 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
6 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
6 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
6 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
5 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
5 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
5 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
3 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
3 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
3 complaints
Fuel System Other
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
3 complaints
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Service Brakes Air
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Suspensionfronthub
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Wheelsrim
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalwrecker And Wheel Lift Devices
1 complaint
Equipmentotherlabels
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Trailer Hitches
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint