Model year record

1999 Ford F-150

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

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.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine	116	77,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	93	142,000 mi
Structure: body: door	62	59,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	55	70,000 mi
Electrical system	54	89,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	52	110,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	47	81,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	40	99,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	37	80,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	33	84,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	29	57,412 mi
Engine	27	160,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	27	75,000 mi
Tires	26	15,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	22	33,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	20	91,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	18	41,679 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	17	—
Fuel/propulsion system	16	150,000 mi
Unknown or other	15	132,000 mi
Air bags	14	137,000 mi
Structure: body	13	133,000 mi
Suspension	13	94,200 mi
Tires: tread/belt	13	49,880 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting	12	123,800 mi
Seat belts	11	72,000 mi
Steering	11	105,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	11	85,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack	10	—
Power train	10	120,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	10	—
Suspension: front	10	143,420 mi
Wheels	10	185,000 mi
Structure	9	63,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	9	63,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	8	79,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	8	160,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	8	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	8	99,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	8	75,000 mi
Structure: frame and members	8	85,489 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	7	82,000 mi
Exterior lighting	7	142,963 mi
Interior lighting	7	60,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor	7	7,410 mi
Service brakes	7	50,000 mi
Suspension: rear	7	85,489 mi
Tires: sidewall	7	80,550 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire	7	177,891 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	6	113,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly	6	45 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	6	82,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	5	70,000 mi
Seats	5	51,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages	5	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	5	22,985 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring	5	50,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	5	75,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	4	63,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	4	100,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	4	50,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	4	64,500 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	4	55,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	4	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	4	—
Suspension: front: control arm	4	82,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	4	120,191 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	4	92,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	4	41,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	3	33,298 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	3	96,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	3	68,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	3	101,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	3	39,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	3	40,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch	3	41,679 mi
Fuel system, other	3	101,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	3	10,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines	3	65,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal	3	55,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	3	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	3	50,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	3	56,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	3	—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint	3	52,000 mi
Air bags: on-off switch assembly	2	64,500 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly	2	82,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	2	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	2	—
Exterior lighting: brake lights	2	51,300 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch	2	41,679 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	2	62,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	2	127,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank	2	144,220 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	2	—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	2	—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)	2	—
Seat belts: front: anchorage	2	—
Seats: front assembly: recliner	2	—
Service brakes, air	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings	2	93,000 mi
Steering: column	2	—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)	2	—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment	2	4,300 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	2	94,200 mi
Suspension: front: hub	2	—
Suspension: front: shock absorber	2	—
Visibility	2	95,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	2	500 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	2	136,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core	2	50,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	2	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior	2	—
Wheels: rim	2	—
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module	1	33,298 mi
Electrical system: horn	1	—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module	1	156,200 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module	1	—
Electrical system: ignition: switch	1	—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	1	—
Equipment	1	113,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices	1	—
Equipment: other: labels	1	—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer	1	—
Exterior lighting: fog lights	1	8,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch	1	51,300 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail	1	43,518 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices	1	—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	105,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly	1	132,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: mounting	1	83,800 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch	1	—
Parking brake	1	—
Parking brake: conventional	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	1	—
Power train: clutch assembly	1	—
Power train: driveline	1	114,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly	1	—
Seat belts: front	1	—
Seat belts: front: webbing	1	—
Service brakes, air: antilock	1	—
Service brakes, air: disc	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	1	137,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	1	62,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	1	—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	1	—
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman	1	102,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers	1	—
Suspension: multiple axle	1	—
Trailer hitches	1	—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer	1	30,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages	1	—

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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.