Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 Ford F-350 SD

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 169 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V399000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
4,500,000
Reported to NHTSA
2009-10-13
Owners notified
2009-10-27

Defect description

FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Safety risk

A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Manufacturer remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V553000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,176,000
Reported to NHTSA
2007-12-05
Owners notified
2007-12-29

Defect description

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Tires1992,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel12105,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine11102,000 mi
Wheels9120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling881,000 mi
Steering8100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic780,000 mi
Electrical system6113,500 mi
Tires: tread/belt624,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission537,000 mi
Air bags: frontal4165,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition491,660 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4103,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings465,420 mi
Wheels: rim4180,000 mi
Parking brake344,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly320,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission330,573 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing3103,000 mi
Unknown or other3103,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3109,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel2100,000 mi
Interior lighting2168,526 mi
Structure2—
Suspension: front230,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire260,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system161,037 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe128,798 mi
Equipment1121,459 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump138,781 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Parking brake: conventional1103,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1—
Power train1115,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Power train: axle assembly1165,000 mi
Power train: axle hubs1103,000 mi
Power train: driveline1124,000 mi
Seat belts146,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor149,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1161,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman1140,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1140,000 mi
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: door175,000 mi
Structure: frame and members199,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint130,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub1103,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1—
Suspension: multiple axle1103,000 mi
Suspension: rear1100,000 mi
Trailer hitches1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Wheels: hub1—

The 1998 model has 42 times as many 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.