Model year record

1999 Ford F Super Duty

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 115 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V265000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
10,537
Reported to NHTSA
1999-09-20
Owners notified
1999-10-11

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPER DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L MANUAL TRANSMISSION POWERTRAINS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CORE WIRE CAN WEAR THE CABLE CONDUIT END FITTING DUE TO A FIFTEEN DEGREE ANGLE IT MAKES WITH THE CONDUIT AT THE THROTTLE BODY END. THIS COULD ALSO LEAD TO WEAR OR SEPARATION OF STRANDS OF THE CORE WIRE, WHICH COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.

Safety risk

A "STUCK" THROTTLE COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND THROTTLE BODY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V304000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
19,187
Reported to NHTSA
1998-12-02
Owners notified
1998-12-28

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FREEZING. WATER CAN ACCUMULATE IN THE END FITTING AND CAN FREEZE AT TEMPERATURES OF 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND BELOW. THE ICE COULD PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR FROM RETURNING TO IDLE.

Safety risk

INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE REQUIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WITH A REVISED ACCELERATOR CABLE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V070000

Vehicle speed control: cables

Component
Vehicle speed control: cables
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
3,500
Reported to NHTSA
1998-04-01
Owners notified
1998-05-13

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FREEZING. WATER CAN ACCUMULATE IN THE END FITTING AND AT TEMPERATURES OF 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND BELOW, CAN FREEZE. THE ICE COULD PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR FROM RETURN TO IDLE.

Safety risk

INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE REQUIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WITH A REVISED ACCELERATOR CABLE.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip10
Tires8148,245 mi
Tires: tread/belt7
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline651,707 mi
Power train: automatic transmission620 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor6
Engine and engine cooling: engine4110,128 mi
Power train: clutch assembly4127,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3106,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers263,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit2
Fuel system, diesel2124,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline295,242 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable255,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft2
Power train: manual transmission2365,000 mi
Air bags: on-off switch assembly1
Electrical system1106,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1265,000 mi
Engine1165,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling195,242 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel155,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Exterior lighting: back up lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel/propulsion system198,000 mi
Interior lighting1
Parking brake1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
Power train: driveline1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings171,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic1
Steering1204,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Structure1
Structure: frame and members143,000 mi
Suspension1
Suspension: rear1
Tires: sidewall1
Tires: valve1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels1

The 1998 model has 6 times as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has about 1.5 times as many 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.