1999 FORD SUPER DUTY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
21
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 FORD SUPER DUTY
The 1999 FORD SUPER DUTY has received a total of 21 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tirestreadbelt (4 complaints), Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint (2 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 FORD SUPER DUTY
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD SUPER DUTY. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 FORD SUPER DUTY
21 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD SUPER DUTY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I NOTICED THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE NOT COMPLETELY LATCHING AND BEING ABLE TO YANK THE BELT OUT OF THE BUCKLE. THERE WAS NOTHING STUCK IN THE BUCKLE, IT WAS JUST BROKEN. LOOKING ONLINE, I SAW A 2001 RECALL FOR WHAT LOOKS LIKE THE EXACT SAME BUCKLE, AND MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESE BUCKLES BREAKING INTERNALLY. THE LOCAL DEALER (CAPITAL FORD IN HILLSBOROUGH) REFUSED TO REPLACE THE BUCKLE FOR FREE. IF THEY MADE THESE BUCKLES LIKE THE STEEL ONES ON AIRPLANES INSTEAD OF WITH CHEAP CRAP PLASTIC, THEY WOULD NEVER BREAK. FORD CHARGES AROUND $75 JUST FOR THE BUCKLE PART, WHICH IS STILL MADE OF CHEAP PLASTIC. I'M NOT SURE WHAT TO DO.
ONE MORNING LEAVING MY DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL SANK TO THE FLOOR. THE STEEL BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH AT THE SITE WHERE IT WAS SUPPORTED BY A METAL CLIP ON THE FRAME. ONLINE FORA DESCRIBED THIS AS A KNOWN FLAW TO FORD FOR MANY YEARS BUT WHICH FORD REFUSES TO REPAIR. THE DEALER REFUSED MY REQUEST AND I HAD THE REPAIR DONE - POORLY - AT A TIRE SHOP FOR AROUND $300.
1999 FORD SUPERDUTY. LETTER TO THE ADMINISTRATOR FROM SENATOR ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT CONCERNING A PROBLEM HE HAS ENCOUNTERED WITH A FORD MOTOR PRODUCT. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE CYLINDER WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. AS THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO DRIVE, RAW GAS WAS COMING OUT OF THE CYLINDER AND ENTERING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *JB
THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK CABLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING. THE CAUSE OF THE CABLE BREAKING HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *JB
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLES STEERING WHEEL WANDERS ON IT'S OWN. A MECHANIC AT A BODY SHOP INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
Safety Rating for the 1999 FORD SUPER DUTY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 FORD SUPER DUTY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 FORD SUPER DUTY
Ford Motor Company has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 FORD SUPER DUTY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
13992 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
INFORMATION USED WHEN CONFIGURING THE ECS (ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR). *TT
14044 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FUSE #19 BLOWN, OVERDRIVE CANCEL LIGHT (OCIL) FLASHING AND AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES INOPERATIVE. **MR
5867 — TIRES
INFORMATION ON CHECKING AND ADJUSTING TIRE PRESSURE DURING THE PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. *TT
12531 — TIRES
INFORMATION REGARDING SINGLE AND DUAL REAR WHEEL - CHECING TIRES AT PRE-DELIVER INSPECTION. *TT
4668 — STRUCTURE:BODY
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING RUNNING BOARDS. *TT
4669 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
SUBJECT REGARDING CLUTCH PUSH ROD SERVICE PARTS. *TT
4672 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
INFORMATION ON REPROGRAMMING THE ABS MODULE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
11785 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RUNNING BOARDS. *TT
11786 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
SUBJECT REGARDING CLUTCH PUSH ROD SERVICE PARTS FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS ONLY. *TT
11787 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A LOW CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT POINT. REPORTS INDICATE THAT A LONGER THAN STANDARD PUSH ROD IS BEING USED IN SOME CASES AS AN INTENDED SERVICE RESOLUTION. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 FORD SUPER DUTY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD SUPER DUTY
- 1995 FORD SUPER DUTY — 5 complaints
- 1996 FORD SUPER DUTY — 5 complaints
- 1999 FORD SUPER DUTY (current)
- 2000 FORD SUPER DUTY — 2 complaints
- 2001 FORD SUPER DUTY — 4 complaints
- 2002 FORD SUPER DUTY — 3 complaints
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