1999 Ford E-450

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1999 Ford E-450
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:03:10.528Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

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 PER YEAR

1999: 73 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1992	0
1993	4
1994	0
1995	0
1996	1
1997	18
1998	5
1999	73
2000	42
2001	16
2002	13
2003	18
2004	27
2005	34
2006	20
2007	12
2008	6
2009	2
2010	5
2011	7
2012	4
2013	12
2014	5
2015	6
2016	17
2017	11
2018	5
2019	4
2021	27
2022	13
2023	2
2024	2
2025	2
2026	2
2027	0

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

TIRES 26%

26% of complaints: tires — 19 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY

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NO SUMMARY. DT

NHTSA ODI report, 20021122

THIS WAS THE THIRD STEELTEX TIRE TO FAIL ON THIS VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED OVERWEIGHT. THE SECONDARY MANUFACTURER HAS OFFERED TO EXCHANGE IT FOR A NEW MOTORHOME. I HAVE SERIOUS RESERVATIONS THAT THE NEW UNIT IS SAFE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20001010

TREAD BELT SEPARATION. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20121210

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 26%

26% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 19 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 25%

25% of complaints: tires — 18 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

WHEELS 4%

4% of complaints: wheels — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20020819 — EA (closed 20030822)

RAPID TIRE DEFLATION

I 20050322 — EA (closed 20060802)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 20060807 — vehicle speed control

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05

Campaign 06V286000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091027 — vehicle speed control

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 2002

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 CO

Campaign 09V399000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20091207 — PE (closed 20100421)

HVAC Switch Failures

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Ford E-450 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for tires issues (19 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (19 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for tires issues (18 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 06V286000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Verify recall 09V399000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1999 Ford E-450 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford E-450?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Ford E-450 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.