1999 Ford Super Duty
Only 18 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 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1999: 18 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
5 of 18 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
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While driving 65 MPH and without warning the left rear tire tread separated from the sidewall which caused the driver to be distracted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-14
Service brakes
4 of 18 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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One morning leaving my driveway, the brake pedal sank to the floor. The steel brake line had rusted through at the site where it was supported by a metal clip on the frame.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-01
Suspension
3 of 18 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing lower ball joint and upper ball joint.
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While driving around a curve at 65MPH, the vehicles lower steering shaft joint and tie rod end broke and the vehicle could not be controlled, consumer crashed into the wall in the center of the highway and the trailer that was being pulled came...
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-09-14
Also filed under Steering
Power train
2 of 18 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing clutch assembly and automatic transmission.
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The clutch had gone to the floor, and stayed there, while the consumer was shifting the gear(S). The clutch release lever had partially broken and bent away from the slave cylinder. The consumer is expecting Ford to cover the repair costs. Mr…
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-02
Steering
1 of 18 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing tie rod assembly.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1999 Ford Super Duty — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1999 Ford 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 Super Duty?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Ford Super Duty have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.