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Ford F-150 1999 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1999 Ford F-150: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,043Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
15Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
201Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine251 complaints

251 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System144 complaints

144 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 11V385000, 98V194000.

Brakes121 complaints

121 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure97 complaints

97 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility87 complaints

87 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System85 complaints

85 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control82 complaints

82 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 05V388000, 98V192000.

Power Train81 complaints

81 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags72 complaints

72 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires52 complaints

52 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering51 complaints

51 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension48 complaints

48 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment21 complaints

21 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 00V284000, 02V008000, 99V039000.

Wheels17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V284000Reported September 21, 2000 - 4,500 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on September 21, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 4,500 vehicles across all affected models.

02V008000Reported January 8, 2002 - 393 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on January 8, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 393 vehicles across all affected models.

05V388000Reported September 7, 2005 - 4,500,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on September 7, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 4,500,000 vehicles across all affected models.

11V385000Reported July 29, 2011 - 1,100,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 29, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 1,100,000 vehicles across all affected models.

98V192000Reported August 24, 1998 - 1,500 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on August 24, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 1,500 vehicles across all affected models.

98V194000Reported August 19, 1998 - 1,700 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 19, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 1,700 vehicles across all affected models.

99V039000Reported March 1, 1999 - 32,240 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 32,240 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA05005Opened March 22, 2005 - Closed August 2, 2006

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 05V388000.

EA05005Opened March 22, 2005 - Closed August 2, 2006

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 05V388000.

EA05005Opened March 22, 2005 - Closed August 2, 2006

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 05V388000.

EA11006Opened May 4, 2011 - Closed August 19, 2011

Fuel Tank Strap Failure Due to Corrosion. Resulted in recall campaign 11V385000.

EA11006Opened May 4, 2011 - Closed August 19, 2011

Fuel Tank Strap Failure Due to Corrosion. Resulted in recall campaign 11V385000.

EA11006Opened May 4, 2011 - Closed August 19, 2011

Fuel Tank Strap Failure Due to Corrosion. Resulted in recall campaign 11V385000.

EA11006Opened May 4, 2011 - Closed August 19, 2011

Fuel Tank Strap Failure Due to Corrosion. Resulted in recall campaign 11V385000.

PE10036Opened September 7, 2010 - Closed May 23, 2011

Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10036Opened September 7, 2010 - Closed May 23, 2011

Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10036Opened September 7, 2010 - Closed May 23, 2011

Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10036Opened September 7, 2010 - Closed May 23, 2011

Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE99047Opened July 12, 1999 - Closed September 23, 1999

BLOW BACK DURING REFUELING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199993
2000132
2001101
2002111
200387
200490
200588
200645
200726
200825
200917
201043
201195
201221
201313
201415
201514
201610
20177
20183
20193
20202
20211
20231
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.