1999 Ford F-150 fuel/propulsion system problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 1999 Ford F-150 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to be inspected vehicle. The muffler was removed and corrosion was discovered on the fuel tank straps. The contact stated that there was also an odor of gasoline underneath the vehicle. El cajon ford 1595 e main…”
filed Jan 17, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. While driving 20 mph, the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and fractured. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure…”
filed Dec 4, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 4 | 4% |
| 2024 F-150 | 5 | 3% |
| 2023 F-150 | 9 | 2% |
| 2022 F-150 | 30 | 5% |
| 2021 F-150 | 43 | 4% |
| 2020 F-150 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 F-150 | 20 | 2% |
| 2018 F-150 | 55 | 2% |
| 2017 F-150 | 24 | 2% |
| 2016 F-150 | 82 | 4% |
| 2015 F-150 | 73 | 4% |
| 2014 F-150 | 63 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.