1999 FORD F-350 SD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
169
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
29
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 FORD F-350 SD
The 1999 FORD F-350 SD has received a total of 169 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, WHEELS:HUB, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. 29 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (19 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel (12 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (11 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 FORD F-350 SD
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1999 FORD F-350 SD, potentially affecting up to 5,806,000 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 07E106000 — WHEELS:HUB
| 130,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
Consequence: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
View full details →Recall 07V553000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 1,176,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 FORD F-350 SD
169 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD F-350 SD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
I WIAS TRAVELING ON HWY. 27 OUTSIDE OF BLAKELY GA ON 09-17-15. MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE TREAD BELT SEPARATED. I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND NARROWLY AVOIDED A SEVERE ACCIDENT. THE TIRE WAS A PRO-COMP ALL TERRAIN LOAD RANGE E 265/75/16.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 DIESEL EQUIPPED WITH NITTO LOW RANGE E TIRES, SIZE: LT 245/75/R17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES BLEW. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE ALSO BLEW SHORTLY AFTER THE INITIAL FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE LEFT WITH HALF OF THE TREAD LIFE AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ON THE TIRES WAS 40,000. *TR
AT A STOP AND THEN AT 5 MPH APPLIED BRAKES STEERING I HAVE REPLACED STEERING BOX AND POWERSTEERING PUMP AND STILL SAME PROBLEM. THIS COULD CAUSE A WRECK IF HAPPENED WHEN TURNING AND NOT ABLE TO RETURN STEERING. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND FORCE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES REPEATEDLY BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE SERPENTINE BELT BROKE IN WHICH HE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME AS NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FRACTURE IN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS ALSO FRACTURED AND SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE MOST RECENT FAILURE, BUT WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE WHEEL WAS NOTIFIED AND DEEMED THE VEHICLE AS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Safety Rating for the 1999 FORD F-350 SD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 FORD F-350 SD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 FORD F-350 SD
Ford Motor Company has issued 29 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 FORD F-350 SD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
8244 — SUSPENSION:REAR
INFORMATION REGARDING REPORTS INDICATING SOME DIFFICULTY MEASURING REAR AXLE PINION DEPTH. **MR
13766 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
SOME VEHICLES WITHOUT OVER CAB LIGHTS MAY EXHIBIT A NUMBER 8 FUSE OPEN IN THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX AND/OR NOT PARKING LAMPS. *MJS
6916 — SUSPENSION
EXHIBITING A SQUEAKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END SUSPENSION. *TT
7017 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
INFORMATION REGARDING REPEAT FUEL PUMP FAILURES- MEXICO. *MJS
13189 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
INFORMATION REGARDING REQUEST FOR DEALER FEEDBACK FOR NOISY POWER STEERING PUMP IN LOUISVILLE, KY AND DETROIT, MI AREAS ONLY. *MJS
996747 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EITHER THE TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE OR CHASSIS CAB MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS TRAILER RELATED ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS. INSTRUCTIONS ON INSTALLING THE TRAILER TOWING RELAYS AND FUSES ARE PROVIDED IN THE TRAILER TOWING KIT. *TT
99145 — SUSPENSION:REAR
CONCERNS THAT THE REAR OF VEHICLE IS TOO HIGH / LOW WHEN TOWING SOME GOOSE NECK AND 5TH WHEEL TRAILER APPLICATIONS. *TT
6305 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
EXPERIENCING HARST HEAVY THROTTLE 2-3 / 3-4. *TT
98B29 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR GEM MODULE REPLACEMENT. *TT
98B29 — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS PROVIDING A NO-CHARGE SERVICE PROGRAM, FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN INOPERABLE ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY 4X4 SYSTEM. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 FORD F-350 SD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F-350 SD
- 1994 FORD F-350 SD — 0 complaints
- 1995 FORD F-350 SD — 5 complaints
- 1996 FORD F-350 SD — 0 complaints
- 1997 FORD F-350 SD — 3 complaints
- 1998 FORD F-350 SD — 4 complaints
- 1999 FORD F-350 SD (current)
- 2000 FORD F-350 SD — 188 complaints
- 2001 FORD F-350 SD — 188 complaints
- 2002 FORD F-350 SD — 145 complaints
- 2003 FORD F-350 SD — 164 complaints
- 2004 FORD F-350 SD — 159 complaints
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- 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