Complaints
700
Crashes
82
Fires
17
Injuries
44
Fatalities
5
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Ford F-350 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#175 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:139,962 mi
Crash-related:9
Fires:1
#241 complaints
Tires:Tread/Belt
Avg mileage:42,548 mi
Crash-related:1
#334 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:72,700 mi
Crash-related:7
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Ford F-350.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire Defects | 75 | 9 | 1 | 139,962 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 41 | 1 | — | 42,548 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 34 | 7 | — | 72,700 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 26 | — | — | 42,346 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 24 | 18 | — | 133,620 mi | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 22 | — | — | 38,840 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 21 | 5 | — | 126,233 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 18 | 1 | — | 102,540 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 17 | 1 | — | 120,587 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 16 | 2 | — | 37,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 15 | 1 | 3 | 165,815 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 13 | 3 | — | 11,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 12 | 1 | — | 119,081 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 11 | 2 | 1 | 174,702 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 11 | 1 | — | 91,722 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 10 | 1 | — | 92,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 10 | — | — | 49,000 mi | |
| Wheels:Rim | 10 | — | — | 129,860 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 9 | 1 | — | 49,673 mi | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | 2 | 103,018 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | 1 | — | 77,050 mi | |
| Manual Transmission | 7 | — | — | 35,191 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 3 | — | 130,000 mi | |
| Interior Lighting | 6 | — | — | 168,526 mi | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 6 | 2 | — | 103,000 mi | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack | 5 | 1 | — | — |
Tire Defects
75
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Avg Miles
139,962
Tires:Tread/Belt
41
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,548
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
34
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,700
Automatic Transmission
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,346
Air Bags:Frontal
24
complaints
Crashes
18
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,620
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,840
Steering Defects
21
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,233
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,540
Wheel Issues
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,587
Suspension:Front
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,500
Unintended Acceleration
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
165,815
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
13
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,081
Engine & Cooling
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
174,702
Suspension Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,722
Hydraulic Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,000
Wheels:Rim
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,860
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,673
Tires:Sidewall
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
103,018
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,050
Manual Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,191
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,000
Interior Lighting
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
168,526
Parking Brake:Conventional
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,000
Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Ford F-350 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Ford F-350 reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1999 Ford F-350 has 700 NHTSA complaints, 82 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Tire Defects with 75 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Ford F-350?
Top reported problems: Tire Defects (75 complaints, avg 139,962 mi); Tires:Tread/Belt (41 complaints, avg 42,548 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (34 complaints, avg 72,700 mi). 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 F-350?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 94,682 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 F-350?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Ford F-350 include 82 crash-related reports, 17 fire reports, 44 injuries, and 5 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 F-350 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Ford F-350 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 F-350?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1999 Ford F-350 shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford F-350 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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