MYRModel Year Report

1999 Ford F Super Duty

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1999 Ford F Super Duty
RENDERED 2026-09-16T08:13:57.111Z

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

Complaints per year, Ford F Super Duty Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1987: 1 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 12 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 93 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2004: 14 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2005 2008: 31 complaints 2008
1999: 93 complaints
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YearComplaints
19811
19871
19891
19901
19911
19928
19933
199420
199512
19968
199724
199814
199993
200063
200132
200234
200327
200414
200527
200831

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES 28%

28% of complaints: service brakes — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
TIRES 18%

18% of complaints: tires — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and valve.

CRASH INJURY
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I HAVE HAD TWO BASICALLY IDENTICAL VEHICLES IN 18 MONTHS. I WAS INVOLVED IN A WRECK AND DID NOT WANT THE WRECKED $40,000 VEHICLE AFTER THE DAMAGE DONE DUE TO THE BLOW OUT A FIRESTONED TIRE CREATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20001013

POWER TRAIN 18%

18% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and clutch assembly.

CRASH FIRE
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THE CLUTCH THROWOUT BEARING WAS MADE IN PLASTIC WHICH CAUSE THE CLUTCH TO GO OUT FAST AND DAMAGE THE CLUTCH FINGER,IT MAY CAUSE A FATAL IF IT HAPPEN IN TRAFFIC,MORE EVER IT GETS EXPENSIVE ESP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110109

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and front underhood.

FIRE
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FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY PICK UP TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE WHILE SITTING IN THE GARAGE. INSURANCE VEHICLE ARSON INVESTIGATOR DETERMINED CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH COMPONENT WAS SOURCE OF IGNITION IN FIRE. HALF MY HOUSE BURNED DOWN AS A RESULT OF FIRE. *KB

NHTSA ODI report, 20110915

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19980513 — vehicle speed control

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FREEZING. WATER CAN ACCUMULATE IN THE END FITTING AND AT TEMPERATURES OF 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND BELOW, CAN FREEZE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WITH A REVISED ACCELERATOR CABLE.

Campaign 98V070000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19981228 — vehicle speed control

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FREEZING. WATER CAN ACCUMULATE IN THE END FITTING AND CAN FREEZE AT TEMPERATURES OF 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND BELOW.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WITH A REVISED ACCELERATOR CABLE.

Campaign 98V304000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19991011 — vehicle speed control

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPER DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L MANUAL TRANSMISSION POWERTRAINS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CORE WIRE CAN WEAR THE CABLE CONDUIT END FITTING DUE TO A FIFTEEN DE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND THROTTLE BODY.

Campaign 99V265000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20000209 — SQ (closed 20000620)

POWER ASSIST FOR STEERING AND BRAKING

I 20001114 — SQ (closed 20010302)

STEERING SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURE

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

I 20060227 — PE (closed 20060623)

ENGINE STALLING

I 20060622 — EA (closed 20071207)

ENGINE STALLING

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Ford F Super Duty — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V070000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V304000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V265000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Ford F Super Duty 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 Super Duty?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Ford F Super Duty have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.