Complaints
115
Crashes
15
Fires
2
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Ford E-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
Gasoline Fuel System
Avg mileage:120,300 mi
#26 complaints
Fuel System
Avg mileage:122,717 mi
#36 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Ford E-150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 120,300 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 122,717 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | 2 | — | 96,246 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat:Tether: Strap/Webbing | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — |
Gasoline Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,300
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,717
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,246
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat:Tether: Strap/Webbing
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Ford E-150 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Ford E-150 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1999 Ford E-150 has 115 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Gasoline Fuel System with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Ford E-150?
Top reported problems: Gasoline Fuel System (8 complaints, avg 120,300 mi); Fuel System (6 complaints, avg 122,717 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (6 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Ford E-150?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 113,809 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Ford E-150?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Ford E-150 include 15 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Ford E-150 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Ford E-150 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Ford E-150?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (gasoline fuel system) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford E-150 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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