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Ford F-250 1999 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1999 Ford F-250: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

581Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
14Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
8Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
78Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes120 complaints

120 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V068000.

Tires109 complaints

109 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine84 complaints

84 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train63 complaints

63 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering50 complaints

50 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 98V116000.

Fuel and Propulsion System43 complaints

43 complaints; 6 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 11V385000, 98V194000, 99V093001, 99V093002, 99V219000, 99V311000.

Air Bags40 complaints

40 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 98V303000.

Vehicle Speed Control32 complaints

32 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 05V388000, 06V286000, 98V192000, 99V062001.

Suspension29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V284000.

Wheels8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V284000Reported September 21, 2000 - 4,500 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on September 21, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 4,500 vehicles across all affected models.

02V068000Reported March 11, 2002 - 51,846 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 51,846 vehicles across all affected models.

05V388000Reported September 7, 2005 - 4,500,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on September 7, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 4,500,000 vehicles across all affected models.

06V286000Reported August 1, 2006 - 1,200,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on August 1, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 1,200,000 vehicles across all affected models.

11V385000Reported July 29, 2011 - 1,100,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 29, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 1,100,000 vehicles across all affected models.

98V116000Reported May 29, 1998 - 90,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on May 29, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 90,000 vehicles across all affected models.

98V192000Reported August 24, 1998 - 1,500 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on August 24, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 1,500 vehicles across all affected models.

98V194000Reported August 19, 1998 - 1,700 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 19, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 1,700 vehicles across all affected models.

98V303000Reported December 1, 1998 - 20 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 1, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 20 vehicles across all affected models.

99V062001Reported March 30, 1999 - 898,739 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on March 30, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 898,739 vehicles across all affected models.

99V093001Reported April 27, 1999 - 293,650 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on April 27, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 293,650 vehicles across all affected models.

99V093002Reported April 27, 1999 - 102,700 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on April 27, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 102,700 vehicles across all affected models.

99V219000Reported August 12, 1999 - 245,300 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 245,300 vehicles across all affected models.

99V311000Reported November 4, 1999 - 107,540 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 107,540 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA05005Opened March 22, 2005 - Closed August 2, 2006

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 05V388000.

EA05005Opened March 22, 2005 - Closed August 2, 2006

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 05V388000.

EA05005Opened March 22, 2005 - Closed August 2, 2006

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 05V388000.

PE98061Opened November 18, 1998 - Closed December 7, 1998

STEERING SHAFT FRACTURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ00010Opened March 13, 2000 - Closed January 12, 2001

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 98V101000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199840
199993
2000134
200195
200262
200338
200425
200517
20069
20074
20086
20094
20101
20118
20125
20135
20144
20157
20168
20173
20181
20196
20201
20212
20222
20231
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.