MYRModel Year Report

1999 Ford F Super Duty

○ Not enough data
1999 Ford F Super Duty
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:41:15.078Z

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
93
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1999: 93 complaints

View as data table
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% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Tires

18% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and valve.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2000-10-13

Power train

18% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and clutch assembly.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2011-01-09

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Electrical system

8% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and front underhood.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-09-15

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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

  1. R
    1998-05-13Vehicle speed control98V070000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the accelerator cable with a revised accelerator cable.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1998-12-28Vehicle speed control98V304000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    1999-10-11Vehicle speed control99V265000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the accelerator cable and throttle body.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    2000-02-09SQClosed 2000-06-20 Power assist for steering and braking
  5. I
    2000-11-14SQClosed 2001-03-02 Steering sector shaft fracture
  6. I
    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
  7. I
    2006-02-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-06-23 Engine stalling
  8. I
    2006-06-22Engineering analysisClosed 2007-12-07 Engine stalling

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Ford F Super Duty — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 17 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V070000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 98V304000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 99V265000 · Vehicle speed control
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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.