Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 Ford F-150

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,323 owner complaints on file.

Ford F-150, 1997–2003 generation
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Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V385000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,100,000
Reported to NHTSA
2011-07-29
Owners notified
2011-09-12

Defect description

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND 2002 AND 2003 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 1995, THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2004, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD DEICING CHEMICALS MAY CAUSE SEVERE CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH SECURE THE TANK TO THE VEHICLE.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS REPLACED WITH STRAPS THAT HAVE INCREASED CORROSION PROTECTION. EARLY IN THIS CAMPAIGN, IF REPLACEMENT STRAPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, DEALERS MAY INSTALL A CABLE SUPPORT UNDER THE STRAP AS AN INTERIM REPAIR OR A STEEL REINFORCEMENT OVER THE EXISTING STRAP AS A PERMANENT REPAIR. ANY REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332. FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11S21

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V388000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
4,500,000
Reported to NHTSA
2005-09-07
Owners notified
2005-09-12

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Safety risk

A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V008000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
393
Reported to NHTSA
2002-01-08
Owners notified
2001-12-20

Defect description

CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A HEAVY DUTY SERVICE PACKAGE FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR OCCURRED RESULTING IN AN INCORRECT TIRE SIZE AND PRESSURE ON THE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL FOR THESE VEHICLES.

Safety risk

IF THE TIRES ARE INFLATED TO THE PRESSURE INDICATED ON THE LABEL, THE CUSTOMER WILL EXPERIENCE A HARSHER RIDE.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE SENT A CORRECTED TIRE INFORMATION LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE CUSTOMER MAY ALSO HAVE THE DEALER INSTALL THE LABEL ON THE VEHICLE, IF THEY SO DESIRE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V284000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
4,500
Reported to NHTSA
2000-09-21
Owners notified
2000-11-11

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL CNG PICKUP TRUCKS AND BI-FUEL CNG VANS, MODIFIED BY CFI CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC., FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 303, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLES." THE LABEL AFFIXED TO THE FUEL FILLER DOOR BY THE VEHICLE MODIFIER CONTAINS THE INSPECTION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CNG TANK. HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE STATEMENT "SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE FUEL CONTAINER FOR INSPECTION AND SERVICE LIFE."

Safety risk

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED A LABEL WITH THE REQUIRED STATEMENT, ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THE LABEL AT THE FUEL FILLER DOOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 2, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V039000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
32,240
Reported to NHTSA
1999-03-01
Owners notified
1999-06-09

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4X4 VEHICLES WITH OFF ROAD AND HIGH FGAWR OPTION PACKAGES, AND 4X2 VEHICLES WITH SPORT OPTION PACKAGE. THE TIRE AND RIM IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION IS INCORRECT ON THE CERTIFICATION LABELS FOR THESE VEHICLES. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."

Safety risk

IF INCORRECT TIRE INFORMATION IS GIVEN, UNDERRATED TIRES COULD BE PLACED ON THE TRUCK CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR OR, IN EXTREME CASES, POSSIBLE TIRE BLOWOUTS.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REVISED LABEL OVERLAY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V192000

Vehicle speed control: cables

Component
Vehicle speed control: cables
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,500
Reported to NHTSA
1998-08-24
Owners notified
1998-08-11

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY NOT HAVE FULLY SEATED INTO THE ACCELERATOR BRACKET AT TIME OF INSTALLATION. IF THE CABLE IS NOT FULLY SEATED INTO THIS BRACKET, THE CABLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BRACKET.

Safety risk

A LOOSE CABLE CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE NOT FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE AND CAUSE AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A RETAINING CLIP TO THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE FITTING AT THE ACCELERATOR BRACKET.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V194000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,700
Reported to NHTSA
1998-08-19
Owners notified
1998-08-14

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR O-RING MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS INSTALLED IN THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL. IF THE O-RING IS DAMAGED, FUEL VAPOR OR LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR.

Safety risk

IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine11677,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline93142,000 mi
Structure: body: door6259,000 mi
Air bags: frontal5570,000 mi
Electrical system5489,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling52110,000 mi
Vehicle speed control4781,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4099,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3780,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission3384,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2957,412 mi
Engine27160,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2775,000 mi
Tires2615,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2233,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2091,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1841,679 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components17—
Fuel/propulsion system16150,000 mi
Unknown or other15132,000 mi
Air bags14137,000 mi
Structure: body13133,000 mi
Suspension1394,200 mi
Tires: tread/belt1349,880 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting12123,800 mi
Seat belts1172,000 mi
Steering11105,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1185,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack10—
Power train10120,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission10—
Suspension: front10143,420 mi
Wheels10185,000 mi
Structure963,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear963,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring879,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly8160,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc8—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings899,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder875,000 mi
Structure: frame and members885,489 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe782,000 mi
Exterior lighting7142,963 mi
Interior lighting760,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor77,410 mi
Service brakes750,000 mi
Suspension: rear785,489 mi
Tires: sidewall780,550 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire7177,891 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system6113,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly645 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint682,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch570,000 mi
Seats551,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages5—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices522,985 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring550,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs575,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition463,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4100,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers450,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner464,500 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit455,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly4—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system4—
Suspension: front: control arm482,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm4120,191 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal492,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor441,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module333,298 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel396,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator368,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3101,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor339,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.340,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch341,679 mi
Fuel system, other3101,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages310,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines365,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal355,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module350,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor356,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments3—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint352,000 mi
Air bags: on-off switch assembly264,500 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly282,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2—
Exterior lighting: brake lights251,300 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch241,679 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings262,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2127,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank2144,220 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)2—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Service brakes, air2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings293,000 mi
Steering: column2—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)2—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment24,300 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields294,200 mi
Suspension: front: hub2—
Suspension: front: shock absorber2—
Visibility295,000 mi
Visibility/wiper2500 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2136,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core250,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls2—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior2—
Wheels: rim2—
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module133,298 mi
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1156,200 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Equipment1113,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices1—
Equipment: other: labels1—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer1—
Exterior lighting: fog lights18,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch151,300 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail143,518 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1105,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly1132,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: mounting183,800 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1—
Parking brake1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Power train: driveline1114,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, air: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1137,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper162,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman1102,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Suspension: multiple axle1—
Trailer hitches1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer130,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages1—

The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2000 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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All Ford F-150 recalls by year

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