MYRModel Year Report

1999 Ford E-350

◆ Worse than typical
1999 Ford E-350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:42:51.373Z

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
72
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Tires

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 1 complaint 1983 1986: 1 complaint 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1991: 19 complaints 1992: 41 complaints 1992 1993: 43 complaints 1994: 51 complaints 1995: 69 complaints 1996: 50 complaints 1997: 79 complaints 1998: 63 complaints 1999: 72 complaints 1999 72 2000: 59 complaints 2001: 52 complaints 2002: 53 complaints 2003: 46 complaints 2004: 46 complaints 2005: 55 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 18 complaints 2007 2008: 39 complaints 2009: 9 complaints 2010: 16 complaints 2011: 18 complaints 2012: 16 complaints 2012 2013: 13 complaints 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 7 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 3 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2021: 22 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2022 2023: 3 complaints 2024: 2 complaints 2025: 1 complaint 2026: 1 complaint 2027: 0 complaints 2027
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1986: 1 complaint 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1991: 19 complaints 1992: 41 complaints 1993: 43 complaints 1993 1994: 51 complaints 1995: 69 complaints 1996: 50 complaints 1996 1997: 79 complaints 1998: 63 complaints 1999: 72 complaints 1999 72 2000: 59 complaints 2001: 52 complaints 2002: 53 complaints 2002 2003: 46 complaints 2004: 46 complaints 2005: 55 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 18 complaints 2008: 39 complaints 2008 2009: 9 complaints 2010: 16 complaints 2011: 18 complaints 2011 2012: 16 complaints 2013: 13 complaints 2014: 17 complaints 2014 2015: 7 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 3 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 22 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2023: 3 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2025: 1 complaint 2026: 1 complaint 2026 2027: 0 complaints
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1986: 1 complaint 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1991: 19 complaints 1991 1992: 41 complaints 1993: 43 complaints 1993 1994: 51 complaints 1995: 69 complaints 1995 1996: 50 complaints 1997: 79 complaints 1997 1998: 63 complaints 1999: 72 complaints 1999 72 2000: 59 complaints 2001: 52 complaints 2001 2002: 53 complaints 2003: 46 complaints 2003 2004: 46 complaints 2005: 55 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 18 complaints 2007 2008: 39 complaints 2009: 9 complaints 2009 2010: 16 complaints 2011: 18 complaints 2011 2012: 16 complaints 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 7 complaints 2015 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 3 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2019 2020: 2 complaints 2021: 22 complaints 2021 2022: 14 complaints 2023: 3 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2025: 1 complaint 2025 2026: 1 complaint 2027: 0 complaints 2027

1999: 72 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19831
19861
19881
19891
199119
199241
199343
199451
199569
199650
199779
199863
199972
200059
200152
200253
200346
200446
200555
200653
200718
200839
20099
201016
201118
201216
201313
201417
20157
20165
201713
20183
20193
20202
202122
202214
20233
20242
20251
20261
20270

Known problem areas

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

Tires

33% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and valve.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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Consumer tread on left rear tire separated. *ts the vehicle was towing a travel trailer at the time of the tread separation. The trailer/van fishtailed violently and went down an embankment.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-12-22

The van was being driven when motioned by other motorist of a problem with the rear tire (Goodyear wrangler radial lt 245/175/R16 4 plies), the inspection revealed a low tire, driver was going to another exit to have the tire looked at, however...

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-05-15

The contact owns a 1999 Ford E-350 Jamboree equipped with Sailun Tires, Tire Line: Terramax H/T, Tire Size: 225/75/R16, DOT Number: (535PLE50).

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-09-06

Engine and engine cooling

18% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
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1999 Ford E350. Consumer states that while driving he noticed smoke in the cab and the engine started to die. Consumer pulled over the vehicle became engulfed with flames. *mc the consumer believed the fire started in the engine.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-05-09

Steering

8% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion) and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASHINJURY
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I recently purchased a used 24' 1999 winnebago itasca spirit with very low mileage and at that time I noticed a shaking or vibration problem possibly coming from the tires. I owned a motor home in the past and have some experience.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-16

Also filed under Wheels

Electrical system

7% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and ignition.

FIRE

Service brakes

7% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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    1999Complaint volume 72 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1999-02-26Power train98V257000 Vehicle description: pickup trucks built with single rear wheels and equipped with 3.55:1 and 3.73:1 axle ratio. These vehicles were built with incorrect speedometer driven gears, resulting in a…

    Remedy: Dealers will install the correct speedometer gear.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    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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    1999-07-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-09-23 Blow back during refueling
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    2000-05-15Wheels00V115000 Vehicle description: cutaways and stripped chassis with single rear wheels. The lug nuts can potentially bottom out on a shoulder on the studs.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear wheel attaching studs.

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    2000-11-11Equipment00V284000 Vehicle description: bi-fuel cng pickup trucks and bi-fuel cng vans, modified by cfi control systems, inc., fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS No. 303, "Fuel system integrity of…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided a label with the required statement, along with instructions for affixing the label at the fuel filler door. Owner notification began November 2, 2000. Owners who take…

    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…

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    2002-08-19Engineering analysisClosed 2003-08-22 Rapid tire deflation
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    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
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    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.

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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…

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    2009-12-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-04-21 HVAC Switch Failures
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    2010-04-13Engineering analysisClosed 2012-03-05 HVAC Switch Failures

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Ford E-350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V257000 · Power train
  • Recall 99V046000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 00V115000 · Wheels
  • Recall 00V284000 · Equipment
  • 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-350 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Ford E-350 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford E-350?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Ford E-350 have?
8 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.