MYRModel Year Report

1999 Ford F Series

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1999 Ford F Series
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:50.430Z

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
36
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 16 complaints 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 47 complaints 1998: 20 complaints 1999: 36 complaints 1999 36 2000: 41 complaints 2001: 44 complaints 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2004: 7 complaints 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 4 complaints 2007: 4 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2008
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 47 complaints 1998: 20 complaints 1999: 36 complaints 1999 36 2000: 41 complaints 2001: 44 complaints 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2006: 4 complaints 2006 2007: 4 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2008
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 1995 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 47 complaints 1997 1998: 20 complaints 1998 1999: 36 complaints 1999 36 2000: 41 complaints 2000 2001: 44 complaints 2001 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 4 complaints 2006 2007: 4 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008

1999: 36 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19830
19841
19850
19860
19872
19884
19892
19902
19916
19922
19935
19947
199516
199616
199747
199820
199936
200041
200144
200234
20031
20047
20059
20064
20074
20081

Known problem areas

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

Engine and engine cooling

33% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

I had just got off work and was leaving the parking area and blew out the number 4 sparkplug on the right side head. I shut off the my truck and parked it. I called a friend that lives close for a ride home.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-05-24

Fuel/propulsion system

11% · 4 reports

Electrical system

11% · 4 reports
FIRE
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1999 Ford f-150 caught fire and burt to the ground in a parking lot. Fire started under the engine compartmant stated by a witness. The vehicle was sitting about 2 hours before it caught fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-11-20

August 24 my F150 truck caught fire nearly killing me and destroying my house.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-09-24

Tires

8% · 3 reports

Fuel system, gasoline

8% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing carburetor system.

Show complaint excerpts

The engine stalled while driving in the rain due to design flaw in the air intake system, which allows for water to enter the system. Yh

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-05-22

Air filter system for the engine fails in rain, water gets into system and causes the air filter to collaspe, shutting off the air to the engine resulting in stalling.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-04-26

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. I
    2000-05-04SQClosed 2001-01-22 Pulls under hard braking
  2. I
    2002-01-14Recall queryClosed 2002-08-19 Tire valve stem
  3. I
    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Ford F Series — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Ford F Series 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 F Series?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Ford F Series have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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