1999 Ford F Super Duty

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1999 Ford F Super Duty
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:39:22.295Z

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: 93 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1981	1
1987	1
1989	1
1990	1
1991	1
1992	8
1993	3
1994	20
1995	12
1996	8
1997	24
1998	14
1999	93
2000	63
2001	32
2002	34
2003	27
2004	14
2005	27
2008	31

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

TIRES 9%

9% of complaints: tires — 8 distinct reports on file.

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

TIRES 8%

8% of complaints: tires — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

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, hydraulic issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for tires issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for tires issues (7 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.

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, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 11% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.