1. Ford F-150
  2. Problems
  3. 1999
  4. Unknown Or Other

1999 Ford F-150 Unknown Or Other Problems

14
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 14 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire
  • 1 indicate a death

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi2
30–60k mi1
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 23, 2016 · 188,000 miles

    Steering · Unknown Or Other

    The overdive knob on gear shifter broke off while down-shifting from drive to 2nd gear. When researching the internet.... This seems to be a common problem!!!

    ODI 10945299

  • July 9, 2015 · 132,427 miles

    Body · Power Train · Unknown Or Other

    Vin does not match my truck, trying to fix it but i have no idea what engine parts, electrical,or otherwise to purchase. Supposed to be a 1999 ford f-150 xlt 4x4 . Vin comes up asinvalid and check digit is incorrect. Online search indicates 4 different engines, two transmissions (5spd manual and auto) neither of which are the ford motor co. Experimental transmission that ford put in that truck. Sold as a 1999 on…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10733092

  • January 9, 2011 · 132,000 miles

    Unknown Or Other

    I have a 1999 ford f150 that while driving down the highway at 70 miles per hour, the #3 sparkplug suddenly blew causing the truck to tremendously jerk. I have read numerous complaints of this happening and ford denying it is a issue with their motors. I cannot afford $800 that ford wants to charge me to fix a spark plug issue. I'm not mechanical inclined and do not know how to do it by myself. My truck has been…

    ODI 10393548

  • November 19, 2006

    Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · Tires · Unknown Or Other

    I recently had a flat tire for the first time on my 1999 ford f150. When i lowered the spare tire from its stowed position, there were eight badly worn spots on the sidewall of the tire. The wear was apparently came from the way the stowage position is designed. The degradation of the tire may make it unsafe to drive on the spare tires of f150's. *nm

    ODI 10173996

  • August 1, 2003 · 55,000 miles

    Unknown Or Other

    While driving 20 mph, the spare tire fell off in the middle of the road. The dealer stated the cable corroded. *ak this occurred when the consumer was backing out of the driveway. *scc *jb

    ODI 10031863

  • December 14, 2001

    Unknown Or Other

    Oil leaking from headgasket onto motor. Motor is new, and this problem should not occur. Dealer stated engine gasket needs to be replaced. Consumer statedthere might be a manufacturer's defect. Please provide any further information.*ak

    ODI 8001140

  • May 21, 2001

    Unknown Or Other

    The factory-supplied floor mats on this vehicle have an approx. 2_x0014_ wide strip along the side of the mat. On the driver_x0012_s side, this strip is along the rear portion of the rh side of the mat and makes an approx. 2_x0014_ wide square corner several inches back from the front edge of the mat and just behind the gas pedal. The mat has a tendency to slide forward over time. I_x0012_ve now had 2 instances of…

    ODI 745660

  • May 1, 2001

    Unknown Or Other · Windshield

    Windows scare me when they dont open. Afraid that door cracks will fail more on highway. *ak

    ODI 747153

  • November 21, 2000

    Unknown Or Other

    Poor front end alignment from factory caused severe tire wear, leading to tire failure. *ak (tiresize: 18 295vr45)( dot number: tire size: 18 295vr45 )

    ODI 737466

  • September 29, 2000

    Unknown Or Other

    Orange overdrive button flashing while driving at 65mph. No safety defect listed in summary. *ak

    ODI 733036

  • September 19, 1999

    Air Conditioner · Automatic Transmission · Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Foundation Components · Fuel System, Gasoline · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Interior · Manual Transmission · Power Window Devices And Controls · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Service Brakes, Air · Suspension · Tires · Unknown Or Other · Visibility · Wheels

    Truck was unstable with cause unknown by dealership. Owner has taken vehicle in for corrective action several times, however nothing has changed. Vehicle vibrates excessively when at idle with rpm gauge fluctuating up/down. *ak consumer states that the engine runs rough, oil level dropped and there was a clicking noise in which the dealer replaced the fan blade and fan clutch. Rear brakes experienced grinding,…

    ODI 8013741

  • Unknown Or Other

    Consumer requesting a deploy certificate for the 1999 ford f150. *ts

    ODI 10149791

  • Unknown Or Other

    Both the driver and passenger captain chairs have arm rest that can release the seat belts. The passenger loaded the arm rest on the p-side which pressed the red release button causing the occupant to be ejected from the vehicle. The driver's side did not unlatch but was killed when the driver side door opened. Cw *la *sc the vehicle rolled over and the arm rest released the seat belts. *jb

    Crash reported · 2 deaths

    ODI 10065562

  • Ignition · Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · Unknown Or Other

    While traveling and without any indication vehicle stalled. Engine check light came on, and steering wheel locked up. Please provide further information.*ak

    ODI 871048