Ford Super Duty 1999
Model Super Duty made in 1999 by Ford got 22 consumer complains as well as 20 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1999
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
16258 | 10/30/2003 | 10004879 | Vehicles equipped with a 7.3l engine (after serial number 0661894) - under valve cover (uvc) harness retainer clip released for service. includes 2003 econoline, super duty, f650/750 and excursion. *tt | 01/13/2004 | |
14044 | 04/01/2000 | 613701 | Some vehicles may exhibit fuse #19 blown, overdrive cancel light (ocil) flashing and and instrument cluster gauges inoperative. **mr | 07/27/2000 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
12139 | 11/01/1998 | 613160 | Some vehicles equipped with 4.6l or 6.8l engines may exhibit a cold start engine noise until warmed up. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
13992 | 03/01/2001 | 620290 | Information used when configuring the ecs (electronic crash sensor). *tt | 07/24/2001 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
12248 | 12/01/1998 | 615504 | Some heavy duty and super duty vehicles may exhibit various transmission concerns, including stall on transmission engagement and / or a buzz noise on engagement. *tt | 01/17/2001 | |
14044 | 04/01/2000 | 613701 | Some vehicles may exhibit fuse #19 blown, overdrive cancel light (ocil) flashing and and instrument cluster gauges inoperative. **mr | 07/27/2000 | |
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
11787 | 08/01/1998 | 615289 | Some vehicles with manual transmissions may exhibit a low clutch engagement point. reports indicate that a longer than standard push rod is being used in some cases as an intended service resolution. *tt | 01/12/2001 | |
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
14684 | 02/01/2001 | 619157 | Information on the revised clutch disc. *tt | 05/17/2001 | |
11786 | 08/01/1998 | 615288 | Subject regarding clutch push rod service parts for manual transmissions only. *tt | 01/12/2001 | |
4669 | 08/01/1998 | 615205 | Subject regarding clutch push rod service parts. *tt | 01/03/2001 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
11789 | 08/01/1998 | 615291 | Some technicians have reported difficulty reprogramming the abs module. a quick outline is mentioned. *tt | 01/12/2001 | |
4672 | 08/01/1998 | 615212 | Information on reprogramming the abs module on certain vehicles. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
13539 | 11/01/1999 | 610918 | Some technicians have expressed difficulty reprogramming the abs module on some vehicles. *tt | 05/18/2000 | |
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
15902 | 05/01/2002 | 637789 | Some vehicles may exhibit lack of power steering assist. *tt | 12/06/2002 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
11785 | 08/01/1998 | 615287 | Subject regarding trucks equipped with running boards. *tt | 01/12/2001 | |
4668 | 08/01/1998 | 615204 | Brief information regarding running boards. *tt | 01/03/2001 | |
TIRES | |||||
12531 | 03/01/1999 | 6091780 | Information regarding single and dual rear wheel - checing tires at pre-deliver inspection. *tt | 11/14/2000 | |
5867 | 07/01/1999 | 610652 | Information on checking and adjusting tire pressure on vehicles equipped with single and dual rear wheel units. *tt | 05/10/2000 | |
5867 | 03/01/1999 | 605248 | Information on checking and adjusting tire pressure during the pre-delivery inspection. *tt | 06/04/1999 | |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
15757 | 03/01/2002 | 636399 | Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting cold start rolling idle. *tt | 11/08/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
While driving about 35 mph a vehicle in the left lane made a right turn in front of consumer's vehicle which resulted in a collision. the front left corner of the vehicle was damaged. air bags did not deploy. ford, 250 super duty, 1999. *ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
11/01/2010 | 1 | ||
1999 ford superduty. letter to the administrator from senator on behalf of constituent concerning a problem he has encountered with a ford motor product. *kb the consumer stated a spark plug blew out of the cylinder while driving on the highway. as the consumer continued to drive, raw gas was coming out of the cylinder and entering the engine compartment. *jb | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
09/15/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
Air filter mounted on front of the radiator is causing the vehicle to stall whenever vehicle is driven in the rain. mfr was notified, and informed consumer that they are aware of the problem, but are unable to find a solution at this time. *ak this filter is on holiday rambler 35' motorhome built on ford chassis with a v10 engine. rain water enters the filter cutting out the engine. *yh | |||
OTHER | |||
03/19/2004 | 60000 | 1 | |
The spare tire carrier located underneath the truck cable broke while driving. the cause of the cable breaking had not been determined. *jb | |||
1 | |||
Consumer concerned that ford has not informed him of several recalls that regard his vehicle.*mr *ts | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
When pulling a travel trailer up a high incline vehicle loses power and does not downshift. vehicle has been taken to the dealership a number of times. owner first noticed this was a problem at 10,400 miles. currently, there are 25,000 miles on vehicle. problem has not been corrected. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
95000 | 1 | ||
The clutch had gone to the floor, and stayed there, while the consumer was shifting the gear(s). the clutch release lever had partially broken and bent away from the slave cylinder. the consumer is expecting ford to cover the repair costs. mr scc | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
05/28/2000 | 1 | ||
Abs brakes failed during a turn causing the pedal to go to the floor within 30 sec to a minute brake action returned to normal. nlm. nlm | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
09/17/1998 | 1 | 09/17/1998 | |
Consumer experienced problems with vehicle constantly pulling to the left and wobbling, dealer perfomed an alignment and installed a damper kit, this did not resolved the problem, consumer also experienced brake problems and came to the conclusion that the brake fluid was overheating and causing uneven brake wear, consumer filed the edges of rough brake surfaces, causing the overheating, uneven wear, wobbling, and the vehicle pulling to the left to stop, consumer feels the design of the brake system is defective. *slc | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
05/15/1998 | 1 | ||
Consumer states that while driving rotors snapped. nlm | |||
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
08/23/2001 | 2 | 07/01/1999 | |
While driving around a curve at 65mph, the vehicles lower steering shaft joint and tie rod end broke and the vehicle could not be controlled, consumer crashed into the wall in the center of the highway and the trailer that was being pulled came around and pinned the vehicle against the wall. *slc | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
1 | |||
While driving 60 mph, the vehicles steering wheel wanders on it's own. a mechanic at a body shop informed the driver that the upper ball joints need to be replaced. the cause has not been determined. please provide further details. | |||
08/23/2001 | 2 | 07/01/1999 | |
While driving around a curve at 65mph, the vehicles lower steering shaft joint and tie rod end broke and the vehicle could not be controlled, consumer crashed into the wall in the center of the highway and the trailer that was being pulled came around and pinned the vehicle against the wall. *slc | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT | |||
1 | |||
While driving 60 mph, the vehicles steering wheel wanders on it's own. a mechanic at a body shop informed the driver that the upper ball joints need to be replaced. the cause has not been determined. please provide further details. | |||
TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
08/07/2003 | 45375 | 1 | 04/17/1999 |
While driving 65 mph and without warning the left rear tire tread separated from the sidewall which caused the driver to be distracted. *ak *scc *jb | |||
07/01/2000 | 1 | ||
V1 nb on i45 n. second to the right lane, v1's tire blew out, loss control and hit the retaining the wall. none contact v2 went into the wall, there injuries involved. a:liability pending s:none. ford f350 has firestone all terrain tires on it, dually. veh is a 99 and has had several problems with tires, front end, brakes. ford bought 1/2 of tires. (claim# 33-0231-587) *mw | |||
06/23/2000 | 1 | ||
Insured was coming back from arizona. he had a blow out and the veh and before it could get stopped and damaged the bedside. comments from the adjuster. insd's tire, which was only about a year old, blew leaving only the belts. the tire was firestone steel tex e/t 10 ply 265-75/r16. (claim# 37-3160-816) *mw | |||
06/06/2000 | 1 | ||
Firestone: f: right rear tire blew out and damaged right rear of pickup. a: 390 s: no pid: 10-29-87 sr 6-23-00. tire is vnw 8txm109 xsr4s 265/75r16. (claim# 43-r504-525) *mw |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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CO | DENVER | 80234 | O'MEARA FORD | |
WI | MILWAUKEE | 53221 | BRAEGER FORD | 414 281 6100 |