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1999 Ford F-250 Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Tires — runs 4.1× the fleet median for that category across the 390 model-years tracked on this site.
581Complaints
19Recalls
55Crashes
13Fires
38Injured
2Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Tires (9.3% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Tires complaints here are 4.1× the median for that category across the 390 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Tires54 · 9.3%not available
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip47 · 8.1%not available
Tires:tread/belt34 · 5.9%not available
Air Bags:frontal29 · 5%RecalledRecall 98V303000
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine25 · 4.3%not available
Power Train:automatic Transmission23 · 4%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

TIRES54 · 9.3%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION23 · 4%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE23 · 4%
TIRES:SIDEWALL21 · 3.6%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL20 · 3.4%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC18 · 3.1%

Percentages are the share of the 581 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 19 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting

NHTSA campaign 11V385000 · 2011 · reported 07/29/2011

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 06V286000 · 2006 · reported 08/01/2006

OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting:headlights

NHTSA campaign 09E025000 · 2009 · reported 05/11/2009

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting:headlights

NHTSA campaign 06E067000 · 2006 · reported 08/01/2006

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 05V388000 · 2005 · reported 09/07/2005

A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable

NHTSA campaign 02V068000 · 2002 · reported 03/11/2002

THIS COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:electrical

NHTSA campaign 07E066000 · 2007 · reported 08/28/2007

IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 06E049000 · 2006 · reported 05/24/2006

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting:headlights

NHTSA campaign 06E052000 · 2006 · reported 06/12/2006

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 99V093001 · 1999 · reported 04/27/1999

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 99V219000 · 1999 · reported 08/12/1999

DURING THE SUBSEQUENT STATIC ROLLOVER TEST, FUEL SPILLAGE EXCEEDED THE SPECIFIED RATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:other:labels

NHTSA campaign 00V284000 · 2000 · reported 09/21/2000

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting

NHTSA campaign 99V093002 · 1999 · reported 04/27/1999

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 99V311000 · 1999 · reported 11/04/1999

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Vehicle Speed Control:cables

NHTSA campaign 98V192000 · 1998 · reported 08/24/1998

A LOOSE CABLE CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE NOT FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE AND CAUSE AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System

NHTSA campaign 98V194000 · 1998 · reported 08/19/1998

IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA campaign 98V116000 · 1998 · reported 05/29/1998

IF A RIVET IS NOT CRIMPED, THE FLEX JOINT CAN ROTATE ON THE SHAFT AND THERE WOULD BE A REDUCTION IN OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive

NHTSA campaign 98V303000 · 1998 · reported 12/01/1998

UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 99V062001 · 1999 · reported 03/30/1999

IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“WHENEVER DRIVING DURING THE DAY OR DURING THE NIGHT INTERIOR LIGHTS & BACK LIGHTS WOULD COME ON & THEN GO OFF. THE FUEL TANK ALSO…”NHTSA complaint 854936 — filed 01/12/2000 · INTERIOR LIGHTING
“WHENEVER DRIVING DURING THE DAY OR DURING THE NIGHT INTERIOR LIGHTS & BACK LIGHTS WOULD COME ON & THEN GO OFF. THE FUEL TANK ALSO…”NHTSA complaint 854936 — filed 01/12/2000 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
“WHENEVER DRIVING DURING THE DAY OR DURING THE NIGHT INTERIOR LIGHTS & BACK LIGHTS WOULD COME ON & THEN GO OFF. THE FUEL TANK ALSO…”NHTSA complaint 854936 — filed 01/12/2000 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford F-250?

Tires issues are the most-reported category, cited in 54 of 581 NHTSA complaints (9.3%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (47), tires:tread/belt (34), air bags:frontal (29). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 1999 Ford F-250 have?

581 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 55 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, and 38 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.

Does the 1999 Ford F-250 have any recalls?

Yes — 19 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 11V385000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 1999 Ford F-250's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.