1999 Ford F-350: recalls and complaints

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• 06V2860001 Aug 2006Vehicle Speed Control
• 02V06800011 Mar 2002Parking Brake / Conventional / Mechanical / Linkage and Cable
• 99V3110004 Nov 1999Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly
• 99V21900012 Aug 1999Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly
• 99V09300127 Apr 1999Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly
• 99V09300227 Apr 1999Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly / Mounting
• 99V06200130 Mar 1999Vehicle Speed Control
• 98V3030001 Dec 1998Air Bags / Frontal / Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
• 98V11600029 May 1998Steering / Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)
• 98V10100015 May 1998Parking Brake
• 98V05600012 Mar 1998Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
• 98V05500010 Mar 1998Equipment / Mechanical / Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer

1. 06V286000Received 1 Aug 2006. 1,200,000 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on august 7, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 05S28. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Aug 2006.

2. 02V068000Received 11 Mar 2002. 51,846 units.

   Parking Brake / Conventional / Mechanical / Linkage and Cable

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions, failure of the front parking brake cable input button could result in failure of the parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the front parking brake cable and the controller and verify the performance of the parking brake system. Owner notification began april 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 02S34. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Apr 2002.

3. 99V311000Received 4 Nov 1999. 107,540 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines and 8 foot boxes, may not fully satisfy the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." in a 30 MPH frontal barrier crash test, a fuel tank vapor recovery valve separated internally. During the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a stop plate assembly on the vehicle frame to prevent recovery valve contact with a frame crossmember during the impact sequence.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 99S32. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Dec 1999.

4. 99V219000Received 12 Aug 1999. 245,300 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 8 foot beds, do not fully satisfy the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel tank front strap isolator may not be properly positioned which could result in the strap cutting the tank during a 30 MPH front barrier test, resulting in fuel spillage.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   During the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate, increasing the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will reposition the front strap isolator.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 99S11. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Dec 1999.

5. 99V093001Received 27 Apr 1999. 293,650 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 6" and 8" beds manufactured from january 5, 1998 through march 21, 1999, do not not fully satisfy the post crash test static rollover requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." six attachment bolts (m12 bolts) may have been damaged during the 30 MPH front barrier test allowing the bolts to shift or become detached, resulting in fuel spillage.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will augment the box-to-chassis attachment by installing box-to-chassis retaining cables.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Aug 1999.

6. 99V093002Received 27 Apr 1999. 102,700 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly / Mounting

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with 6" beds manufactured from january 5, 1998 through june 4, 1999, do not not fully satisfy the post crash test static rollover requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." contact between the fuel tank and a fuel tank locator bracket during a front barrier impact test resulted in a cut in the tank, resulting in fuel leakage.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the fuel tank locator bracket with a similar bracket whose design has been revised to incorporate more rounded surfaces where contact with the tank occurs.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Aug 1999.

7. 99V062001Received 30 Mar 1999. 898,739 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: certain 1997-1999 rhd explorer equipped with 4.0l ohv/sohc engines and cruise control built from may 29, 1996 through march 4, 1999; 1998-1999 explorer/mountaineers equipped with 4.0l ohv/sohc or 5.0l engines or 1998-1999 rangers equipped with 2.5l, 3.0l ffv/efi or 4.0l engines and cruise control built from january 5, 1998 through march 4, 1999; 1998-1999 mustangs equipped with 3.8l, 4.6l 2-valve or 4-valve engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999; 1999 f250/f350/f450/f550 (over 8,500 lbs.) trucks equipped with 5.4l or 6.8l engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999; and 1999 f-53 stripped chassis equipped with 5.4l or 6.8l engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999. A cruise control cable can interfere with the speed control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the cruise control.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the cruise control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the cruise control cables. At the present time, the replacement cables are not available. Customers are being advised not to use the cruise control system until a replacement can be made.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 99S09.

8. 98V303000Received 1 Dec 1998. 20 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: light duty trucks. The cast tow hooks changes the crash pulse of the vehicle in frontal barrier impacts and the air bag sensor was not calibrated to this new crash pulse which may cause the air bags to deploy in lower speed impacts than design intent.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Unexpected air bag deployment can result in personal injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the cast tow hooks with forged hooks.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 98S34. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jan 1999.

9. 98V116000Received 29 May 1998. 90,000 units.

   Steering / Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and chassis-cabs. One or more of the four rivets on the lower steering shaft flex coupling may not have been crimped during the sub-assembly process.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If a rivet is not crimped, the flex joint can rotate on the shaft and there would be a reduction in or loss of steering control.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the lower steering shaft rivets and replace any shafts with uncrimped rivets.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY.

10. 98V101000Received 15 May 1998. 11,200 units.

    Parking Brake

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Vehicle description: super duty single rear wheel pickup trucks. The parking brake system, when engaged with a force of 125 pounds applied to the park brake foot control, may not hold the vehicles on a 20 degree grade. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    This could allow a vehicle to roll on an incline, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will burnish the parking brake using a specified procedure.

    Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Jun 1998.

11. 98V056000Received 12 Mar 1998. 4,000 units.

    Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Vehicle description: supercab pickup trucks. The positive battery cable is taped to the negative cable which contains a clip to secure the assembly to the side frame rail. If incorrectly positioned, the positive battery cable can contact the air conditioning compressor pulley.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the cable wears, a complete electrical system failure can occur and potential sparking and/or ignition of flammable material.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will inspect and/or modify the battery cable clips to ensure that they are properly located.

    Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Mar 1998.

12. 98V055000Received 10 Mar 1998. 720 units.

    Equipment / Mechanical / Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Vehicle description: supercab pickup trucks with dual rear wheel, and wide frame. The jacks provided with these vehicles are too large to be stowed securely under the seat as intended and were placed loose on the floor in the rear of the cab.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The jacks can move about the passenger compartment creating the potential for personal injury during a crash or sudden stop.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will replace these jacks.

    Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 1999 Ford F-350
• All 1999 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 26.

Complaints that report a crash

46

Complaints that report a fire

9

Injuries in the complaints

25

Deaths in the complaints

3

Date of the newest complaint

2 Jun 2022

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19890
2. 19915
3. 19924
4. 19936
5. 19945
6. 19952
7. 19963
8. 19973
9. 19981
10. 199912
11. 20004
12. 20015
13. 20022
14. 20032
15. 20042
16. 20051
17. 20061
18. 20071
19. 20086
20. 20092
21. 20101
22. 20114
23. 20124
24. 20131
25. 20140

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1999 Ford F-350?

3,005,715 units in 12 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Ford F-350 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 50 recall campaigns for the Ford F-350, model years 1989 to 2014. 12 of them name the 1999 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 1999 Ford F-350 name most often?

Tires: 102 of 531 component mentions, or 192.1 per 1,000. For all 1999 vehicles the figure is 47.9 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1999 Ford F-350 open?

No. Each of the 4 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.