1. Ford F-150
  2. Problems
  3. 1999
  4. Frontal

1999 Ford F-150 Frontal Problems

53
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 53 stored complaint records:

  • 44 indicate a crash
  • 27 indicate injury
  • 2 indicate fire

What owners report

  • upon impact · 18 records
  • impact deploy · 8 records
  • airbags deployed · 6 records
  • provide further · 6 records
  • airbag deployed · 6 records
  • passenger side · 6 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi3
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 17, 1999

    Frontal

    I was struck hed on by a vehicle that was traveling at 50+mph and neither of my airbags deployed. *ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 720017

  • November 18, 1999

    Frontal

    While driving in neighborhood a vehicle in front of passenger's vehicle passed the light on the left hand side, and another vehicle went through a red light, and crashed into the other car in front of consumer. Upon impact, neither airbags deployed. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 853169

  • October 12, 1999

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal

    While traveling at 50 - 60 mph consumer was forced to slam on the brakes because the car infront had stopped. While putting on brakes abs locked up, and consumer rear ended vehicle that was in front. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 850627

  • September 22, 1999

    Frontal

    While driving at 25 mph another vehicle ran a stop sign and ran into consumer's path, causing the consumer to hit the vehicle in front . Upon impact, driver / passenger's side air bags did not deploy. Both driver/passenger sustained injuries. Vehicle was totaled. *ak

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 848814

  • September 14, 1999

    Accelerator Pedal · Frontal

    While driving stopped at a traffic light. Consumer proceeded to go through the traffic light and throttle got stuck. Consumer rear ended another car. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer took car to dealer ,and dealer said there was nothing they could do. Consumer does not feel safe driving vehicle, and does not want vehicle anymore. *ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 850225

  • August 22, 1999

    Frontal

    While driving on a city street just turning a corner while pulling a trailer at approximately 20mph, light changed, driver hit brakes about to take off, another vehicle hit consumer on the right front fender. Upon impact, neither airbag deployed. But when consumer went to move vehicle, then driver's side airbag deployed, burning consumer's fingers.contacted the dealer. *ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 846308

  • August 15, 1999

    Automatic Transmission · Frontal

    While driving on the highway 60mph there were two cars ahead being towed with no lights on. Consumer didn't see them, and struck them from behind. Neither airbags deployed. Contact dealer for repairs. Parked in front of the trailer, thought the park lever was up, but it was in neutral with hand brakes on vehicle rolled forwards, and hit the trailer, cause airbags to deploy. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 855177

  • July 28, 1999

    Frontal

    While traveling 55 vehicle was involved in a collision. Upon impact, air bag did not deploy, causing injury to consumer. *ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 843735

  • July 22, 1999

    Frontal

    Was traveling approximately 15mph & ran red light. Hit another vehicle on right side. Checked other vehicle & returned. Started to move f150 & was turning steering wheel. Air bag popped (puffed) out, on fire, & fell into driver's lap. Did not exploded like it was suppose to do. Mjs

    Crash reported · Fire reported

    ODI 848715

  • June 19, 1999

    Frontal

    While driving at 40 mp, another vehicle turned in front of consumer's vehicle and was rear ended. Upon impact, driver's side and passager's side air bags didn't deploy. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 840849

  • June 15, 1999

    Frontal · Steering

    Lost control of vehicle while driving 45-50mph on rain slick roads. Vehicle hit a pole, head on, on side of road & neither air bags deployed upon impact. Driver hit head on steering wheel. Had emergency treatment. *ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 843821

  • June 11, 1999

    Frontal

    Was traveling 50-60 mphn when another vehicle ran a stop sign. Ford hit the left rear of the other vehicle. Upon impact, the driver's air bag did not deploy. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 843587

  • June 10, 1999

    Frontal

    Consumer was in a head-on accident at 50 mph. And neither one of the air bag deployed. Dealer has not been contacted. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 840437

  • May 11, 1999

    Frontal · Rear

    While driving consumer hittire on the rear of a tractor, vehicle bounced away, and air bag did not deploy. *ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 838050

  • January 12, 1999

    Frontal

    While driving at 5-10 mph the driver's and passenger's air bags deployed. Dealer contacted and was not aware of the problem. Repair work scheduled for remedy of problem when air bag order comes in. *ak *ml

    ODI 833469

  • Frontal

    While driving 50 or 60 mph hit a retainer wall hea-on and airbags did not deploy. Frontal impact. Please add vin. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 8010122

  • Frontal

    Vehicle was involved in a frontal crash when it hit a cement barrier traveling approximately 55 mph. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy during this incident. Vehicle has not been examined to determine a reason for this problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 899701

  • Frontal · Manual Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control

    While warming transmission was released while applying brakes, and vehicle took off. After 20 feet vehicle hit a house, and air bags deployed. Dealer has been contacted.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 872419

  • Frontal · Sensor/Control Module

    Consumer state while traveling 45 mph and as a result of an accident air bags did not deploy.please provide further informaton. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 854399

  • Frontal · On-Off Switch Assembly

    While driving, driver's side/ assenger's side airbags deployed unexpectedly . In addition, passenger's side airbag deployed with the manufacturer's installed on/off switch turned in the off position. Dealer will not repair the vehicle. Manufacturer has been notified. *ak

    ODI 850666

  • Frontal

    While traveling 45 mph vehicle was involved in an accident. Upon impact, air bag did not deploy, causing injury to consumer. Please provide further information. *ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 848043

  • Frontal

    Driving at approx. 65-70 mph rearended anothe rvehicle , passenger's side airbag did not deploy, but driver side did ,causing injuries to passenger. *ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 847190

  • Frontal

    With 55 mph impact ,driver hit vehicle with frontend , dual airbags did not deploy, causing injuries to driver and passenger even with seatbelts on. *ak

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 847074

  • Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Frontal · Master Cylinder · Power Train · Wiring

    SPEEDOMETER ASSEMBLY FAILED. NLM

    ODI 784698

  • Frontal

    While honking the horn abruptly with both hands the drivers side airbag deployed falsly and violently resulting in burn and bruise on left arm, back pain and fear. Nlm

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 551372