1999 Ford Ford Truck problems & reliability
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Ford Ford Truck. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
3 complaints report injuries (3 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 24% |
| Visibility | 5 | 15% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 9% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 9% |
| Tires | 3 | 9% |
| Steering | 2 | 6% |
| Structure | 2 | 6% |
| Suspension | 2 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 15 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Premature perforated corrosion of entire steel brake line of my 1999 ford expedition eddie bauer 5.4l 4wd was discovered after my brake warning light went on without any perceived problem with braking noted. Inspection of the brakes by a non-dealer vendor revealed a well maintained brake system except for severe…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Jul 10, 2007
“Re: ford motor company truck windshields not sealed properly while driving in a hard rain, I have a 99 ford expedition and it somehow had water leak into the fuse panel shorting it out, also shorted out the gem and the pcm. There was an electrical burning smell, smoke from dash. There were no flames, however something…”
Structure · filed Jan 29, 2007
“Driving normally when load sound came out from under hood. Accelerating slightly to get off of the road sounded like back firing. Expedition was towed to mechanics. Tow truck operator also mentioned that he himself had towed between 15 and 20 expeditions due to this spark plug problem and we live in a small community…”
Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Dec 7, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
2 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Ford Ford Truck.
Some super duty f series and other vehicles equipped with a powerstroke diesel engine may exhibit a noise above the normal sound of the diesel combustion. This noise may sound like a rod knock, but it is intermittent…
01146 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 23, 2001
Information on revised clutch disc for 7.3l m6 super duty trucks. *tt
14684 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2000
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1999 Ford Ford Truck in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 1999 Ford Ford Truck?
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