1999 Ford F-150 visibility problems
81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1999 Ford F-150 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. The contact stated that both the air conditioner and the heater were inoperable. The contact was also unable to use the defroster system. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the flapper that was inside the heater…”
filed Feb 26, 2013
“The windshield leaks on this model style and the water runs down to the gem module and fuse box causing the gem module to short out and the electronics do what ever they want to. The truck will start on its own even if off or running and driving with the starter engaging. Windows roll down the…”
filed Oct 17, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-150 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 F-150 | 11 | 3% |
| 2022 F-150 | 22 | 4% |
| 2021 F-150 | 77 | 8% |
| 2020 F-150 | 38 | 5% |
| 2019 F-150 | 12 | 1% |
| 2018 F-150 | 31 | 1% |
| 2017 F-150 | 16 | 1% |
| 2016 F-150 | 40 | 2% |
| 2015 F-150 | 21 | 1% |
| 2014 F-150 | 30 | 2% |
| 2013 F-150 | 50 | 2% |
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.