1999 FORD HEAVY DUTY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 FORD HEAVY DUTY
The 1999 FORD HEAVY DUTY has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 FORD HEAVY DUTY
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 FORD HEAVY DUTY, potentially affecting up to 17,700 vehicles.
Recall 00V246111 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 17,700 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE TIE ROD ENDS AND/OR DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY ENDS THAT COULD HAVE INSUFFICIENT HARNESS IN THE BALL STUD.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN PREMATURE WEAR AND, POTENTIALLY, SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM ITS SOCKET.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE ROD ENDS AND/OR DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 FORD HEAVY DUTY
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD HEAVY DUTY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE RV WHICH MOUNTS ON A HEAVY DUTY CHASSIS HAS BEEN RECALLED, #00V246111. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER THEY REFUSE TO HONOR THE RECALL; THEY DETERMINED THE RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO THIS SPECIFIC CHASSIS. THERE HAVE BEEN NO PROBLEMS OBSERVED WITH THE STEERING SYSTEM HOWEVER THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERNS THAT THE REMEDY SHOULD BE APPLIED TO PREVENT THE PROBABILITY OF AN ACCIDENT
Safety Rating for the 1999 FORD HEAVY DUTY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 FORD HEAVY DUTY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 FORD HEAVY DUTY
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 FORD HEAVY DUTY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD HEAVY DUTY
- 1999 FORD HEAVY DUTY (current)
- 2000 FORD HEAVY DUTY — 0 complaints
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