1999 FORD SUPER DUTY
0 recalls, 21 complaints - 21 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
21 total complaints
3 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 4 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
SEAT BELTS
Dec 1, 2017
Incident date: Nov 30, 2017
I NOTICED THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE NOT COMPLETELY LATCHING AND BEING ABLE TO YANK THE BELT OUT OF THE BUCKLE. THERE WAS NOTHING STUCK IN THE BUCKLE, IT WAS JUST BROKEN. LOOKING ONLINE, I SAW A 2001 RECALL FOR WHAT LOOKS LIKE THE EXACT SAME BUCKLE, AND MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESE BUCKLES BREAKING ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 1, 2017
Incident date: Jun 1, 2012
ONE MORNING LEAVING MY DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL SANK TO THE FLOOR. THE STEEL BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH AT THE SITE WHERE IT WAS SUPPORTED BY A METAL CLIP ON THE FRAME. ONLINE FORA DESCRIBED THIS AS A KNOWN FLAW TO FORD FOR MANY YEARS BUT WHICH FORD REFUSES TO REPAIR. THE DEALER REFUSED MY REQUE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 3, 2010
Incident date: Nov 1, 2010
1999 FORD SUPERDUTY. LETTER TO THE ADMINISTRATOR FROM SENATOR ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT CONCERNING A PROBLEM HE HAS ENCOUNTERED WITH A FORD MOTOR PRODUCT. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE CYLINDER WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. AS THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO DRIVE, RAW GAS WAS COM... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 2, 2004
Incident date: Mar 19, 2004
THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK CABLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING. THE CAUSE OF THE CABLE BREAKING HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Mar 31, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLES STEERING WHEEL WANDERS ON IT'S OWN. A MECHANIC AT A BODY SHOP INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Mar 31, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLES STEERING WHEEL WANDERS ON IT'S OWN. A MECHANIC AT A BODY SHOP INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 29, 2003
CONSUMER CONCERNED THAT FORD HAS NOT INFORMED HIM OF SEVERAL RECALLS THAT REGARD HIS VEHICLE.*MR *TS
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Aug 14, 2003
Incident date: Aug 7, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALL WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO BE DISTRACTED. *AK *SCC *JB
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 14, 2003
Incident date: Aug 7, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALL WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO BE DISTRACTED. *AK *SCC *JB
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 3, 2003
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH A VEHICLE IN THE LEFT LANE MADE A RIGHT TURN IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION. THE FRONT LEFT CORNER OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. FORD, 250 SUPER DUTY, 1999. *AK
Crash
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Apr 2, 2003
THE CLUTCH HAD GONE TO THE FLOOR, AND STAYED THERE, WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS SHIFTING THE GEAR(S). THE CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER HAD PARTIALLY BROKEN AND BENT AWAY FROM THE SLAVE CYLINDER. THE CONSUMER IS EXPECTING FORD TO COVER THE REPAIR COSTS. MR SCC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Apr 18, 2002
Incident date: May 15, 1998
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING ROTORS SNAPPED. NLM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Sep 14, 2001
Incident date: Aug 23, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AROUND A CURVE AT 65MPH, THE VEHICLES LOWER STEERING SHAFT JOINT AND TIE ROD END BROKE AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED, CONSUMER CRASHED INTO THE WALL IN THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRAILER THAT WAS BEING PULLED CAME AROUND AND PINNED THE VEHICLE AGAINST THE WALL. *SLC
Crash
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Sep 14, 2001
Incident date: Aug 23, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AROUND A CURVE AT 65MPH, THE VEHICLES LOWER STEERING SHAFT JOINT AND TIE ROD END BROKE AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED, CONSUMER CRASHED INTO THE WALL IN THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRAILER THAT WAS BEING PULLED CAME AROUND AND PINNED THE VEHICLE AGAINST THE WALL. *SLC
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Nov 7, 2000
Incident date: Sep 17, 1998
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE CONSTANTLY PULLING TO THE LEFT AND WOBBLING, DEALER PERFOMED AN ALIGNMENT AND INSTALLED A DAMPER KIT, THIS DID NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM, CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED BRAKE PROBLEMS AND CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE BRAKE FLUID WAS OVERHEATING AND CAUSING UNE... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 24, 2000
Incident date: Jun 23, 2000
INSURED WAS COMING BACK FROM ARIZONA. HE HAD A BLOW OUT AND THE VEH AND BEFORE IT COULD GET STOPPED AND DAMAGED THE BEDSIDE. COMMENTS FROM THE ADJUSTER. INSD'S TIRE, WHICH WAS ONLY ABOUT A YEAR OLD, BLEW LEAVING ONLY THE BELTS. THE TIRE WAS FIRESTONE STEEL TEX E/T 10 PLY 265-75/R16. (CLAIM# 37-3160-... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 24, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 2000
V1 NB ON I45 N. SECOND TO THE RIGHT LANE, V1'S TIRE BLEW OUT, LOSS CONTROL AND HIT THE RETAINING THE WALL. NONE CONTACT V2 WENT INTO THE WALL, THERE INJURIES INVOLVED. A:LIABILITY PENDING S:NONE. FORD F350 HAS FIRESTONE ALL TERRAIN TIRES ON IT, DUALLY. VEH IS A 99 AND HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH T... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 19, 2000
Incident date: Jun 6, 2000
FIRESTONE: F: RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT AND DAMAGED RIGHT REAR OF PICKUP. A: 390 S: NO PID: 10-29-87 SR 6-23-00. TIRE IS VNW 8TXM109 XSR4S 265/75R16. (CLAIM# 43-R504-525) *MW
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 1, 2000
WHEN PULLING A TRAVEL TRAILER UP A HIGH INCLINE VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND DOES NOT DOWNSHIFT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP A NUMBER OF TIMES. OWNER FIRST NOTICED THIS WAS A PROBLEM AT 10,400 MILES. CURRENTLY, THERE ARE 25,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Jul 7, 2000
Incident date: Sep 15, 1999
AIR FILTER MOUNTED ON FRONT OF THE RADIATOR IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHENEVER VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IN THE RAIN. MFR WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT ARE UNABLE TO FIND A SOLUTION AT THIS TIME. *AK THIS FILTER IS ON HOLIDAY RAMBLER 35' MOTORHOME BU... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 12, 2000
Incident date: May 28, 2000
ABS BRAKES FAILED DURING A TURN CAUSING THE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR WITHIN 30 SEC TO A MINUTE BRAKE ACTION RETURNED TO NORMAL. NLM. NLM
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 FORD SUPER DUTY
21 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 190000 TIRES | 3 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
16258
Oct 30, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L ENGINE (AFTER SERIAL NUMBER 0661894) - UNDER VALVE COVER (UVC) HARNESS RETAINER CLIP RELEASED FOR SERVICE. INCLUDES 2003 ECONOLINE, SUPER DUTY, F650/750 AND EXCURSION. *TT
15902
May 1, 2002
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LACK OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. *TT
15757
Mar 1, 2002
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING COLD START ROLLING IDLE. *TT
13992
Mar 1, 2001
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION USED WHEN CONFIGURING THE ECS (ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR). *TT
13992
Mar 1, 2001
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
INFORMATION USED WHEN CONFIGURING THE ECS (ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR). *TT
14684
Feb 1, 2001
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
INFORMATION ON THE REVISED CLUTCH DISC. *TT
14044
Apr 1, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FUSE #19 BLOWN, OVERDRIVE CANCEL LIGHT (OCIL) FLASHING AND AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES INOPERATIVE. **MR
14044
Apr 1, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FUSE #19 BLOWN, OVERDRIVE CANCEL LIGHT (OCIL) FLASHING AND AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES INOPERATIVE. **MR
13539
Nov 1, 1999
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOME TECHNICIANS HAVE EXPRESSED DIFFICULTY REPROGRAMMING THE ABS MODULE ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT
5867
Jul 1, 1999
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON CHECKING AND ADJUSTING TIRE PRESSURE ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE AND DUAL REAR WHEEL UNITS. *TT
12531
Mar 1, 1999
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION REGARDING SINGLE AND DUAL REAR WHEEL - CHECING TIRES AT PRE-DELIVER INSPECTION. *TT
5867
Mar 1, 1999
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON CHECKING AND ADJUSTING TIRE PRESSURE DURING THE PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. *TT
12248
Dec 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME HEAVY DUTY AND SUPER DUTY VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS TRANSMISSION CONCERNS, INCLUDING STALL ON TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT AND / OR A BUZZ NOISE ON ENGAGEMENT. *TT
12139
Nov 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L OR 6.8L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A COLD START ENGINE NOISE UNTIL WARMED UP. *MJS
11786
Aug 1, 1998
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
SUBJECT REGARDING CLUTCH PUSH ROD SERVICE PARTS FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS ONLY. *TT
11787
Aug 1, 1998
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A LOW CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT POINT. REPORTS INDICATE THAT A LONGER THAN STANDARD PUSH ROD IS BEING USED IN SOME CASES AS AN INTENDED SERVICE RESOLUTION. *TT
11789
Aug 1, 1998
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOME TECHNICIANS HAVE REPORTED DIFFICULTY REPROGRAMMING THE ABS MODULE. A QUICK OUTLINE IS MENTIONED. *TT
11785
Aug 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RUNNING BOARDS. *TT
4672
Aug 1, 1998
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
INFORMATION ON REPROGRAMMING THE ABS MODULE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
4669
Aug 1, 1998
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
SUBJECT REGARDING CLUTCH PUSH ROD SERVICE PARTS. *TT
4668
Aug 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING RUNNING BOARDS. *TT
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Total Complaints
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Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
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