1999 Four Winds Hurricane
Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
2 of 5 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
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HEADLAMP LENS TURN YELLOW AND OBSTRUCT LIGHT OUTPUT. AT NIGHTTIME IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE ROAD AND ROAD CONDITIONS. *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20071101
THE HEADLIGHT LENS ON MY 1999 HURRICANE MOTORHOME, WITH FORD F-53 CHASSIS, HAVE DISCOLORED SO BADLY THAT IT IS VERY HARD TO SEE AFTER DARK. I HAVE CONTACTED BOTH FORD AND THE HURRICANE MANUFACTURER BUT HAVE HAD NO REPLY.
NHTSA ODI report, 20070218
1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility.
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WATER IS SEEPING IN THROUGH THE SEALS OF ALL THE WINDOWS. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20020723
1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension.
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WHILE DRIVING ON FLAT SURFACE AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE ,CAUSING STEERING PROBLEMS. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20020808
1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.
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WHILE DRIVING ON FLAT SURFACE AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE ,CAUSING STEERING PROBLEMS. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20020808
1 of 5 total reports mentions: equipment.
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CONSUMER NOTICED SMELL OF GAS FUMES WHILE DRIVING. DEALER DETERMINED MOTORHOME HAS LEAK FROM SEAM OF GAS TANK. CONSUMER STATED HAS A 1997 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE WITH A FORD CHASSIS. TS
NHTSA ODI report, 20021227
SAFETY TIMELINE
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE OVENS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE.
Remedy: SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE.
Campaign 03V449000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1999 Four Winds Hurricane — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 03V449000 (equipment) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1999 Four Winds Hurricane 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 Four Winds Hurricane?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting:headlights, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Four Winds Hurricane have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.