MYRModel Year Report

1999 Ford E-150

◆ Worse than typical
1999 Ford E-150
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:35.863Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
83
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

20% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1993 1994: 121 complaints 1995: 71 complaints 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 1999 83 2000: 50 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 19 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaint 2023: 0 complaints
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1991 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1993 1994: 121 complaints 1995: 71 complaints 1995 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 1999 83 2000: 50 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 19 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaint 2023: 0 complaints 2023
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1991 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1993 1994: 121 complaints 1995: 71 complaints 1995 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 1999 83 2000: 50 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 19 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaint 2023: 0 complaints 2023

1999: 83 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19891
19902
199115
199264
199371
1994121
199571
199659
1997102
199860
199983
200050
200137
200228
200321
200433
200516
200616
200712
200811
20097
201010
201123
201212
201319
20146
20158
20168
20170
20211
20230

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

20% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing tie rod assembly and gear box (other than rack and pinion).

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Tie rod broke loose almost make very serious accident. Tie rod also broke two years ago.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-20

While turning into a parking space the bolts to the steering box sheared off with complete loss of steering. Further inspection showed severe cracking and loss of metal in the steering box area.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-01-22

Fuel system, gasoline

18% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and filler pipe and cap.

Show complaint excerpts

When filling with fuel, gasoline leaks onto ground. This appears to be a common problem from what I see on line.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-05

Service brakes

18% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and emission control.

Electrical system

8% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1999Complaint volume 83 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    1999-04-07Latches/locks/linkages99V046000 Vehicle description: utility vans equipped with the "60/40" Hinged side cargo doors. The strikers for the 60/40 door single latch system were found to contain stress cracks at the striker wire…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the door striker.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2001-04-19Fuel system, gasoline01V114000 Vehicle description: on certain vans with ambulance prep packages or other severe-duty applications involving operation at or near the gross vehicle weight with frequent twisting of the vehicle…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and, if cracked, will replace the tank. Insulator pads will be installed on all vehicles to reduce the stress levels in the fuel tank. Owner notification began…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
  5. R
    2007-08-13Vehicle speed control07V336000 On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2008-02-18Vehicle speed control08V051000 Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 Econoline, my 1993-1995 Taurus SHO, my 1992-1998 Crown Victoria, my 1993 Bronco, F-Series, my 1995-1997 F-Series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on February 18, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2009-10-27Vehicle speed control09V399000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Ford E-150 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V046000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 01V114000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07V336000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 08V051000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 09V399000 · Vehicle speed control
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FAQ

Is the 1999 Ford E-150 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Ford E-150 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford E-150?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Ford E-150 have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.