1999 FORD SUPERCAB — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 FORD SUPERCAB
The 1999 FORD SUPERCAB has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER, EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 FORD SUPERCAB
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1999 FORD SUPERCAB, potentially affecting up to 5,440 vehicles.
Recall 98V056000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 4,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCKS. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE IS TAPED TO THE NEGATIVE CABLE WHICH CONTAINS A CLIP TO SECURE THE ASSEMBLY TO THE SIDE FRAME RAIL. IF INCORRECTLY POSITIONED, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CONTACT THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR PULLEY.
Consequence: IF THE CABLE WEARS, A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE CAN OCCUR AND POTENTIAL SPARKING AND/OR IGNITION OF FLAMMABLE MATERIAL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND/OR MODIFY THE BATTERY CABLE CLIPS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE PROPERLY LOCATED.
View full details →Recall 98V055000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
| 720 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCKS WITH DUAL REAR WHEEL, AND WIDE FRAME. THE JACKS PROVIDED WITH THESE VEHICLES ARE TOO LARGE TO BE STOWED SECURELY UNDER THE SEAT AS INTENDED AND WERE PLACED LOOSE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OF THE CAB.
Consequence: THE JACKS CAN MOVE ABOUT THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY DURING A CRASH OR SUDDEN STOP.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE JACKS.
View full details →Recall 98V055000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
| 720 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCKS WITH DUAL REAR WHEEL, AND WIDE FRAME. THE JACKS PROVIDED WITH THESE VEHICLES ARE TOO LARGE TO BE STOWED SECURELY UNDER THE SEAT AS INTENDED AND WERE PLACED LOOSE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OF THE CAB.
Consequence: THE JACKS CAN MOVE ABOUT THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY DURING A CRASH OR SUDDEN STOP.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE JACKS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 FORD SUPERCAB
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD SUPERCAB. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DRIVESHAFT FAILURE-3 DRIVESHAFT HAVE GONE BAD IN 43,000 MILES. *LA
THE VACUUM HOSE OVER THE THROTTLE CABLE FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD WHILE BRAKING. NLM
Safety Rating for the 1999 FORD SUPERCAB
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 FORD SUPERCAB in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 FORD SUPERCAB
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 FORD SUPERCAB
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD SUPERCAB
- 1999 FORD SUPERCAB (current)
- 2000 FORD SUPERCAB — 4 complaints
- 2001 FORD SUPERCAB — 5 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