FordF-1501999
  1. Ford F-150
  2. Problems
  3. 1999
  4. Front

1999 Ford F-150 Front Problems

10
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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 3, 2005 · 143,420 miles

    Front

    While driving on a local highway i felt my trucks front end vibrate then start to wobble. Stoped at a traffic light i could smell the odor of hot metal. I pulled in a parking lot got out of my truck andwalked around the front of my truck. I could feel a lot of heat comming from the left wheel. There was an auto service dealer open below where i pulled off the highway. I left my truck to be checked out. The next day…

    ODI 10138542

  • September 26, 2001

    Front

    I am curious if anyone else has experienced this problem. I was told it is normal to replace ball joints, and control arms for both sides at 57000 miles.*ak

    ODI 755134

  • August 16, 2001

    Automatic Transmission · Front · Rear

    Vehicle makes a howling noise, it jerked/ accelerated and a clunk noise when letting off gas. Dealer admitted they heard a noise. Consumer asked for a new rear end, and dealer denied the part. *ak consumer was informed there were problems with the 2001 models, consumer is aksing that the part be fixed or the dealer to buy the vehicle back. *slc

    ODI 894647

  • December 22, 2000

    Frame And Members · Front

    Lower arm where it is attached to truck frame became loose. While driving it makes alignment changes. Driver thinks he is going straight, but is going back and forth. *ak the manufacturer suggested lock washers as a temporary fix, but the a- arm has now moved again changing the wheel alignment. *yh

    ODI 878646

  • September 27, 1999

    Exhaust System · Front · Manual Transmission · Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) · Steering

    The steering geometry and suspension travel lend the vehicle to excessive over steer resulting in loss of control. Yh

    ODI 550816

  • May 5, 1999

    Front

    When hitting small pavement irregularities vehicle wandered all over the road. Also, consumer could see where the bolt on the lower control arm has moved. Dealer was aware of this problem, but did not have a solution. Please provide any further information.*ak

    ODI 864494

  • Foundation Components · Front

    At 25,000 miles brakes failed to stop vehicle. Has been in shop 3 times for same problem which was not resolved. Was informed front end needed to be redesigned. There was no corrective solution for brake failure.*ak

    ODI 881648

  • Front

    When traveling and due to vibration spare tire was rubbing against the metal casing, causing the spare tire to wear. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer noted this was a common probelm. Please provide any further details. *ak

    ODI 857044

  • Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Exterior · Front

    Driver side outside mirror vibrates which distorts view/ brakes sqeeking at 12k miles/vibration in the rear end at 55mph. *ak

    ODI 721460

  • Front

    Consumer states there is a vibration in the performance of vehicle, due to possible suspension problems, consumer took vehicle to two different dealerships and was advised they did all they could regarding the vibrations, after numerous calls to delaership it was then decided that consumer would get another vehicle which was a brand new model, after driving new vehicle and reaching speeds of 40 to 65 mph consumer…

    ODI 560718