1999 Ford Pickup
Only 11 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1999: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
4 of 11 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing lower ball joint and control arm.
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The lower ball joints collapsed without warning. As a result the passenger's side tire popped off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-10
While driving vehicle it pulls to the right very strongly due to bad ball joints on the tie rod. Dealer has been contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-09-08
Consumer says while driving at 50MPH the vehicle starts to go where it wants, the vehicle is hard to control at this speed. It starts veering into other lanes. Dealer was contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-25
Tires
2 of 11 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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The left rear tire lost all tread but did not lose air. The following day the front right tire lost tread and had blown. The tires were rotated and the air pressure was checked regularly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-10
Visibility
1 of 11 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 11 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
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Tensioner failed causing vehicle to remain in previous gear when put into park.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-11-27
Engine
1 of 11 total reports mentions: engine.
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Engine shuts down when driving without warning and goes to limp mode. Wrench appers on dash screen and loses power this happened more then 20 times in motion on an interstate highway on a 500 mile trip towing a vehicle between fl and sc.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-06-04
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2000-07-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 2001-01-05 Propane vehicle conversion
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Ford Pickup — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1999 Ford Pickup 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 Pickup?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Ford Pickup 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.