Total Complaints
7 filings
FORD SUPER DUTY F SERIES · model year
1999 FORD SUPER DUTY F SERIES
7 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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.
The most frequently selected component label in reports 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). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause.
NHTSA currently has 179 investigation files overlapping the 1999 SUPER DUTY F SERIES, and 6 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
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 6 Open
EA26004Engineering AnalysisOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP26004Defect PetitionOpen
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionClosed
Underbody shields detachment
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 vintage: August 2026. 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.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 1999 FORD SUPER DUTY F SERIES; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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