1999 Ford F-150

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #11V385000July 29, 20111,100,000 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

  Ford is recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year Ford F-150, 2004 model year Ford F-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year F-250 less than 8,500 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), and 2002 and 2003 Lincoln blackwood vehicles manufactured from june 20, 1995, through august 4, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals may cause severe corrosion of the fuel tank straps which secure the tank to the vehicle.

  As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. Either scenario may result in a fuel leak presenting a fire hazard.

  Remedy

  Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the fuel tank straps replaced with straps that have increased corrosion protection. Early in this campaign, if replacement straps are not available, dealers may install a cable support under the strap as an interim repair or a steel reinforcement over the existing strap as a permanent repair. Any repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2011. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 11S21

• NHTSA recall #05V388000September 7, 20054,500,000 vehicles affected

  vehicle speed control

  On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.

  A fire at the switch could occur.

  Remedy

  By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05V017 and 06V286)

• NHTSA recall #02V008000January 8, 2002393 vehicles affected

  equipment: other: labels

  Certain light duty pickup trucks equipped with a heavy duty service package fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." a typographical error occurred resulting in an incorrect tire size and pressure on the safety certification label for these vehicles.

  If the tires are inflated to the pressure indicated on the label, the customer will experience a harsher ride.

  Remedy

  Owners will be sent a corrected tire information label and installation instructions. The customer may also have the dealer install the label on the vehicle, if they so desire. Owner notification began december 20, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

• NHTSA recall #00V284000September 21, 20004,500 vehicles affected

  equipment: other: labels

  Vehicle description: bi-fuel cng pickup trucks and bi-fuel cng vans, modified by cfi control systems, inc., fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 303, "fuel system integrity of compressed natural gas vehicles." the label affixed to the fuel filler door by the vehicle modifier contains the inspection date and expiration date of the cng tank. However, it does not contain the statement "see instructions on the fuel container for inspection and service life."

  These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.

  Remedy

  Owners will be provided a label with the required statement, along with instructions for affixing the label at the fuel filler door. Owner notification began november 2, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

• NHTSA recall #99V039000March 1, 199932,240 vehicles affected

  equipment: other: labels

  Vehicle description: 4X4 vehicles with off road and high fgawr option packages, and 4X2 vehicles with sport option package. The tire and rim identification information is incorrect on the certification labels for these vehicles. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

  If incorrect tire information is given, underrated tires could be placed on the truck causing excessive tire wear or, in extreme cases, possible tire blowouts.

  Remedy

  Owners will be provided with a revised label overlay.

• NHTSA recall #98V192000August 24, 19981,500 vehicles affected

  vehicle speed control: cables

  Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. A speed control cable may not have fully seated into the accelerator bracket at time of installation. If the cable is not fully seated into this bracket, the cable could separate from the bracket.

  A loose cable Can result in the throttle not fully returning to idle and cause an increase in stopping distance.

  Remedy

  Dealers will add a retaining clip to the speed control cable fitting at the accelerator bracket.

• NHTSA recall #98V194000August 19, 19981,700 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

  Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The fuel pressure regulator o-ring may have been damaged when the fuel pressure regulator was installed in the engine fuel rail. If the o-ring is damaged, fuel vapor or leakage could occur.

  If an ignition source is present, a fire could result.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the fuel pressure regulator.

Other model years

• 1991 304
• 1992 470
• 1993 586
• 1994 676
• 1995 626
• 1996 324
• 1997 2,758
• 1998 1,381
• 1999
• 2000 1,075
• 2001 1,236
• 2002 821
• 2003 423
• 2004 2,029
• 2005 1,112
• 2006 585
• 2007 488
• 2008 369
• 2009 324
• 2010 843
• 2011 2,194
• 2012 1,784
• 2013 2,992
• 2014 1,539
• 2015 1,745
• 2016 2,093
• 2017 1,463
• 2018 2,325
• 2019 1,343
• 2020 742
• 2021 1,040
• 2022 602
• 2023 418
• 2024 195
• 2025 109