Ford / F Super Duty / 1999
1999 Ford F Super Duty problems
Owners have filed 115 complaints about the 1999 Ford F Super Duty with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 22.6% of them — the clear leader, ahead of tires at 14.8%.
Complaints115
Crashes7
Fires3
Injuries6
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 22.6% · 26
Tires 14.8% · 17
Power train 14.8% · 17
Engine and engine cooling 10.4% · 12
Electrical system 6.1% · 7
Vehicle speed control 4.3% · 5
Exterior lighting 4.3% · 5
Parking brake 3.5% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 7 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire, 6 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 4 in the last three years against 11 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 106,000 miles.
In owners' own words
1) Cannot steer and brake at same time. I cannot control truck if I have to apply brakes hard. Winter driving is very difficult. 2) The anti-lock brake system malfunctions when going over bumps and applying brakes. It feels like truck is sliding on ice even when there is no ice on road. Service brakes, hydraulic
Driving 1999 f250 superduty sudden and complete loss of brake function. Later found ruptured corroded rear brake line responsible for sudden loss of brake pressure, dual circuit master cylinder was not effective in allowing alternate brake circuit to slow truck creating a dangerous situation. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 71,000 miles
The abs in this vehicle has been activating during normal braking at stop sighns when there is a bump or slippery surface and takes to long to re-engage the brakes once they have been released, resulting in not stoping until you have passed through the sign. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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