Total Complaints
7 filings
FORD SUPER DUTY F SERIES · model year
1999 FORD SUPER DUTY F SERIES
7 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1999FORDSUPER DUTY F SERIES carries 7 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1999 SUPER DUTY F SERIES is air bags:frontal with 1 filings, followed by fuel system, gasoline (1) and structure:frame and members:underbody shields (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 1999 SUPER DUTY F SERIES, and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
7
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20120328STEERING
I HAVE THE "DEATH WOBBLE" WHICH MEANS MY F250 STARTS TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY (AS IF DRIVING ON A WASHBOARD DIRT ROAD) AFTER I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. COULD BE A MANHOLE COVER, A POT HOLE OR THE SEEMS ON THE FREEWAY. ESPECIALLY IF I HIT THE BUMP WITH ONE TIRE AND IF I AM ON A CURVE. IT SHAKES UNTIL THE TRUCK COMES TO A STOP. STARTED INFREQUENTLY NOW HAPPENS OFTEN AND PREDICTABLY (I HAVE VIDEO). TIRES HELPED FOR A WHILE, NEW SHOCKS DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. LOTS OF POSTS COMPLAINTS ONLINE. DON'T KNOW SOLUTION BUT SEEMS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
Mileage: 60,000
20120328SUSPENSION
I HAVE THE "DEATH WOBBLE" WHICH MEANS MY F250 STARTS TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY (AS IF DRIVING ON A WASHBOARD DIRT ROAD) AFTER I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. COULD BE A MANHOLE COVER, A POT HOLE OR THE SEEMS ON THE FREEWAY. ESPECIALLY IF I HIT THE BUMP WITH ONE TIRE AND IF I AM ON A CURVE. IT SHAKES UNTIL THE TRUCK COMES TO A STOP. STARTED INFREQUENTLY NOW HAPPENS OFTEN AND PREDICTABLY (I HAVE VIDEO). TIRES HELPED FOR A WHILE, NEW SHOCKS DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. LOTS OF POSTS COMPLAINTS ONLINE. DON'T KNOW SOLUTION BUT SEEMS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
Mileage: 60,000
20120328WHEELS
I HAVE THE "DEATH WOBBLE" WHICH MEANS MY F250 STARTS TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY (AS IF DRIVING ON A WASHBOARD DIRT ROAD) AFTER I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. COULD BE A MANHOLE COVER, A POT HOLE OR THE SEEMS ON THE FREEWAY. ESPECIALLY IF I HIT THE BUMP WITH ONE TIRE AND IF I AM ON A CURVE. IT SHAKES UNTIL THE TRUCK COMES TO A STOP. STARTED INFREQUENTLY NOW HAPPENS OFTEN AND PREDICTABLY (I HAVE VIDEO). TIRES HELPED FOR A WHILE, NEW SHOCKS DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. LOTS OF POSTS COMPLAINTS ONLINE. DON'T KNOW SOLUTION BUT SEEMS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
Mileage: 60,000
20040825EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NAR 6-03-2003 *MR 7.3 DIESEL ENGINE AIR CLEANERS. *CB
20040512FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
EVARISTO CORVERA VS WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES. *MR VEHICLE DOESN'T FILL UP FUEL AT 3/4 TANK CAPACITY. MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM. AT THIS POINT, METAL BRACKET ON THE CHASSIS HOLDING MOTORHOME IS BROKEN. MANUFACTURER ALSO REFUSED REPAIR ON THE BRACKET BECAUSE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. *LA
20040512STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
EVARISTO CORVERA VS WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES. *MR VEHICLE DOESN'T FILL UP FUEL AT 3/4 TANK CAPACITY. MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM. AT THIS POINT, METAL BRACKET ON THE CHASSIS HOLDING MOTORHOME IS BROKEN. MANUFACTURER ALSO REFUSED REPAIR ON THE BRACKET BECAUSE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. *LA
20031226CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL
FAILURE OF EITHER AIR BAG TO DEPLOY DURING A COLLISION AT 50 MPH. I STRUCK THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND NEITHER AIR BAG IN MY VEHICLE DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION IS A 1999 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350 DUALLY PICKUP.*AK
Compare 1999FORDSUPER DUTY F SERIES to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 8 Open
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionOpen
Underbody shields detachment
PE25007Preliminary EvaluationOpen
B-Pillar Trim Detachment
PE25002Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1999 FORD SUPER DUTY F SERIES have?▼
The 1999 FORD SUPER DUTY F SERIES has 7 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 FORD SUPER DUTY F SERIES?▼
The most-complained component for the 1999 FORD SUPER DUTY F SERIES is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE and STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS.
Is the 1999 FORD SUPER DUTY F SERIES safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.