1999 FORD FORD TRUCK
0 recalls — 37 complaints — 2 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
37 total complaints
6 crashes 1 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jul 10, 2007
Incident date: Jul 6, 2007
PREMATURE PERFORATED CORROSION OF ENTIRE STEEL BRAKE LINE OF MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 5.4L 4WD WAS DISCOVERED AFTER MY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WENT ON WITHOUT ANY PERCEIVED PROBLEM WITH BRAKING NOTED. INSPECTION OF THE BRAKES BY A NON-DEALER VENDOR REVEALED A WELL MAINTAINED BRAKE SYSTEM EXCE... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jan 29, 2007
Incident date: Nov 26, 2006
RE: FORD MOTOR COMPANY TRUCK WINDSHIELDS NOT SEALED PROPERLY WHILE DRIVING IN A HARD RAIN, I HAVE A 99 FORD EXPEDITION AND IT SOMEHOW HAD WATER LEAK INTO THE FUSE PANEL SHORTING IT OUT, ALSO SHORTED OUT THE GEM AND THE PCM. THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL, SMOKE FROM DASH. THERE WERE NO FLA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 7, 2005
Incident date: Dec 3, 2005
DRIVING NORMALLY WHEN LOAD SOUND CAME OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. ACCELERATING SLIGHTLY TO GET OFF OF THE ROAD SOUNDED LIKE BACK FIRING. EXPEDITION WAS TOWED TO MECHANICS. TOW TRUCK OPERATOR ALSO MENTIONED THAT HE HIMSELF HAD TOWED BETWEEN 15 AND 20 EXPEDITIONS DUE TO THIS SPARK PLUG PROBLEM AND WE LIVE... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 20, 2005
Incident date: Sep 15, 2005
INTERIOR LIGHTS, POWER WINDOWS, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK WHICH COULD OF CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHEN IT HAPPENED WHEN IT WAS RAINING. *JB
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Sep 20, 2005
Incident date: Sep 15, 2005
INTERIOR LIGHTS, POWER WINDOWS, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK WHICH COULD OF CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHEN IT HAPPENED WHEN IT WAS RAINING. *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Sep 20, 2005
Incident date: Sep 15, 2005
INTERIOR LIGHTS, POWER WINDOWS, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK WHICH COULD OF CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHEN IT HAPPENED WHEN IT WAS RAINING. *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Aug 12, 2005
Incident date: Mar 17, 2004
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE WIPER IN MY VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASED THEY ONLY COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY ARE UNABLE TO REPAIR IT. I HAVE ALSO HAVE A AIR BAG LIGHT GO ON AND OFF THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIX EITHER. *JB
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 12, 2005
Incident date: Mar 17, 2004
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE WIPER IN MY VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASED THEY ONLY COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY ARE UNABLE TO REPAIR IT. I HAVE ALSO HAVE A AIR BAG LIGHT GO ON AND OFF THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIX EITHER. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 19, 2005
Incident date: May 1, 2005
1999 FORD DIESEL TRUCK OIL PAN LEAKS. *MR THE OIL PAN DETERIORATED PREMATURELY. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A FIX OF THE PROBLEM AND A RECALL. THE CONSUMER HAS TALKED TO MANY FORD TRUCK OWNERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM. *SC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 6, 2005
Incident date: Apr 1, 2004
AS PER OIL LEAK PER HEAD GASKETS ON FORD 1999 4.6 AND 5.4 ENGINES . THE ENGINE WAS REPAIRED AT 30000 + MILE FOR A BAD HEAD GASKET , NOW AT 80,000 MILES IT BAD AGAIN, IT'S LEAKING AND SMOKING DUE TO THE LEAK AND WITH SPEAKING WITH SERVICE CENTERS THIS IS VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND IS A SAFETY ISSUE, FO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 6, 2005
Incident date: Apr 1, 2004
AS PER OIL LEAK PER HEAD GASKETS ON FORD 1999 4.6 AND 5.4 ENGINES . THE ENGINE WAS REPAIRED AT 30000 + MILE FOR A BAD HEAD GASKET , NOW AT 80,000 MILES IT BAD AGAIN, IT'S LEAKING AND SMOKING DUE TO THE LEAK AND WITH SPEAKING WITH SERVICE CENTERS THIS IS VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND IS A SAFETY ISSUE, FO... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Mar 6, 2005
Incident date: Oct 29, 2004
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION STABILITY AND CONTROL, SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS OF SUSPENSION/STEERING COMPONENTS...TIE ROD/S BENT/BROKEN CAUSEING TO LOSE CONTROL AT LOW SPEED (THANK GOD I WASNT GOING FASTER AT THE TIME) WHEELS FLOPPED ON ITS SIDES CONTINUED 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND ... Read more
Crash
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Nov 25, 2004
Incident date: Nov 24, 2004
1999 FORD WINDSTAR RACK & PINION FAILURE, 72,000 MILES.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Aug 29, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2003
THERE WAS A SUPER CHARGER INTER COOLER LEAK IN 1999, FORD TRUCK. IT WAS SPILLING COOLANT DIRECTLY INTO THE MOTOR INTAKE. THIS WAS A SAFETY/EMISSIONS PROBLEM WITH COOLANT CLOGGING THE O2 SENSOR AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. CONSUMER BOUGHT A USED VEHICLE, AND RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT DONE. FORD CONTRAC... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 15, 2003
Incident date: Aug 20, 2001
99 LIGHTNING SHOOTING SPARK PLUGS OUT. PH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 6, 2002
Incident date: Jul 15, 2002
WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOPLIGHT I HEARD A TREMENDOUS POP. UPON INSPECTION I FOUND THAT THE #6 PLUG HAD BLOWN OUT OF THE HEAD TAKING THE COIL PACK WITH IT. THE ENTIRE HEAD HAD TO BE REPLACED. I HEAR THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON WITH THE FORD TRITON V-8 ENGINES WHICH UTILIZE THE ALLUMINUM HEADS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 10, 2002
Incident date: Nov 20, 2001
OIL LEAK NOTICED ON DRIVEWAY, DEALER FOUND PASSENGER-SIDE REAR OF HEAD GASKET LEAKING. DEALER REPLACED HEAD GASKET AT COST OF $1300, HOWEVER AFTER RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM IT IS OBVIOUS THAT MANY OTHER 1999 5.4L ENGINES HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM RECURRING FREQUENTLY. BOUGHT VEHICLE USED AND DO NOT KN... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Dec 11, 2001
Incident date: Sep 20, 2001
THE TURNING SIGNAL INDICATOR IS IN THE OUTSIDE REAR-VIEW MIRRORS, THE SILVER GLAZING ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE MIRRORS IS COMING OFF, MAKING IT VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE USING THESE MIRRORS, REPLACEMENT COST 440.00 DOLLARS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Nov 15, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED; I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE, IT DID NOT GET FIXED AND ANOTHER PROBLEM PRESENTED ITSELF WHICH I HAD TO HAVE FIXED AS WELL. I THEN PROCEEDED TO TAKE IT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TO GET THE BRAKES FIXED, THEY TOO DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM; THE VECHICLE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Mar 14, 2001
Incident date: Dec 26, 2000
THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD IN THE EVENING HOURS WHILE PARKED AND IN THE OFF POSITION. NO ONE WAS SIGHTED NEAR THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME. PROPER AUTHORITIES WERE CALLED AND INVESTIGATED THE INCIDENT. THE "HOT SPOT" OF THE FIRE APPEARS TO BE IN THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEH... Read more
Fire
TIRES
Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Oct 4, 2000
AFTER SHIPPING TIRE AND ESTIMATES AND PHOTOS OF THE DAMAGES AS REQUIRED BY FIRESTONE, MY CLAIM WAS DENIED , THEIR REASON WAS: FAILURE DUE TO UNDER INFLATION. BECAUSE WE TRAVEL A LOT WITH OUR FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER, I REGULARLY CHECK AND KEEP MY TIRES INFLATED AT THE MANUFACTURE'S RECOMMED (75LBS) OF AI... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 9, 2000
Incident date: Jan 27, 1999
I KNOW OF TWO OTHER INCIDENTS THAT SAME KIND FAILED, FORD BASICALLY SAID PROVE IT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
Crash
1 injured
TIRES
Sep 26, 2000
WHILE GOING OVER POT HOLES OR BRAKING HARD THE VEHICLE WOULD SWERVE AND EXPERIENCE TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL, POSSIBLY DUE TO THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE (NO MAKE/MODEL OF TIRE PROVIDED). *MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 11, 2000
Incident date: Jul 15, 2000
NO SUMMARY
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 22, 2000
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHEN THEY ARE GOING TO REPLACE THESE TIRES BEFORE MYSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE IS GOING TO DIE THIS IS A VERY FEARFUL WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING DOWN A ROAD AND YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW IF THE TIRE TREAD IS GONING TO FLY OFF, AND YOU AND YOUR LOVE ONES ARE DEAD. PLEASE MAKE A RECALL BEFORE SOME... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jul 25, 2000
Incident date: Oct 15, 1999
HAVE TRIED SINCE OCTOBER, 4 MONTHS AFTER LEASE TO GET THIS PROBLEM CORRECTED, AND STILL NOT COMPLETED TO EXPECTATIONS. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 31, 2000
Incident date: Jun 10, 1999
TWICE THE ENGINE OF MY 1999 FORD PICK UP HAS ACQUIRED A COOLANT LEAK ONTO THE NUMBER FOUR CYLINDER. I BELIEVE THERE HAS BEEN A FAULTY REPAIR DONE OR THERE IS A DESIGN ISSUE WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY. I DONT FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS SAME REPAIR OUT OF POCKET. *AK
SUSPENSION
Jan 31, 2000
ON UNEVEN ROADS THE STEERING WHEEL TURNS ON IT'S OWN AND WITH A MODERATE TO STRONG WIND FROM THE SIDE THE MOTORHOME VEERS LEFT AND RIGHT. NLM
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Jan 19, 2000
Incident date: Dec 2, 1999
THIS IS THE MOST HAZADOUS VEHICLE ON THE ROAD. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 7, 1999
Incident date: Nov 21, 1999
TRANSMISSION DIDN'T DOWN SHIFT AND STAYED IN GEAR WHEN THE DRIVE SELECTOR WAS PUT INTO NEUTRAL. *AK
AIR BAGS
Sep 14, 1999
Incident date: May 16, 1999
NO SUMMARY
Crash
1 injured
SUSPENSION:REAR
Aug 19, 1999
SERVERE TRUCK SWAY USING ANTI-SWAY TRAILERING BAR WITH 23' TRAILER
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 5, 1999
Incident date: Apr 28, 1999
I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE TRUCK WAS ACTINGAS IF IT WAS ON ICE,PULLING TO THE LEFT . SKID MARKS WERE LEFT . I STUCK A MINIVAN THAT WAS CROSSING IN FRONT OF MY TRUCK AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT I THOUGHT THAT I HAD NOT APPLIED THE BREAKS IN TIME , NOW AFTER 7 MORE INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURES WI... Read more
Crash
SEATS
May 22, 1999
Incident date: Apr 16, 1999
VEHICLE HIT IN REAR. BOTH SEATS BROKE AT PIVIT POINT. *AK
Crash
1 injured
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Mar 10, 1999
Incident date: Mar 7, 1999
I ALMOST DIED AS A RESULT OF MY WINDSHIELD BECOMING COVERED WITH SALT AND MY BEING UNABLE TO SEE THROUGH IT. MY WINDOWS WERE FROZEN SHUT SO I COULDN'T OPEN THEM AND LOOK AHEAD AT THE ROAD. MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT CLEAR OFF THE SALT. THE FLUID WOULD NOT SPRAY.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 21, 1999
(MOTOR HOME) IT HAS BEEN REPORTED ON SEVERAL RV BULLETIN BOARDS ON THE INTERNET THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE NEW FORD TRUCK CHASSIS THAT IS BEING USED IN CLASS A MOTOR HOME PRODUCTION. AT FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THE CABLE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE THROTTLE CONTROL IS FREEZING. IF ON... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Nov 24, 1998
DRIVER SIDE POWERED TRAILER TOW MIRROR DEFECTIVE, LOWER ANGLE SECTION GLUED ON WRONG AND INSTALLED INCORRECTLY CAUSING THE MIRROR TO CRACK AND VISUAL PROBLEMS.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 FORD FORD TRUCK
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
01146
Jul 23, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES AND OTHER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A POWERSTROKE DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE ABOVE THE NORMAL SOUND OF THE DIESEL COMBUSTION. THIS NOISE MAY SOUND LIKE A ROD KNOCK, BUT IT IS INTERMITTENT AND IT INCREASES I
14684
Jan 1, 2000
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON REVISED CLUTCH DISC FOR 7.3L M6 SUPER DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations — FORD FORD TRUCK
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE90051
Opened: Mar 5, 1990 — Closed: May 5, 1990
INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM'S
There is no summary currently available
PE89019
Opened: Dec 1, 1988 — Closed: Apr 5, 1989
THROTTLE PLATE JAMS OPEN
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FORD FORD TRUCK — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD FORD TRUCK across all model years (1967–1980).
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Total Recalls
412
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
28
Reported Crashes
22
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths
FORD FORD TRUCK — Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 2003 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 54 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 22 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 30 | View |
| 1999 (current) | 0 | 37 | |
| 1998 | 0 | 29 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 47 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 22 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 28 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 21 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |