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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1625810/30/200310004879Vehicles 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. *tt01/13/2004
1404404/01/2000613701Some vehicles may exhibit fuse #19 blown, overdrive cancel light (ocil) flashing and and instrument cluster gauges inoperative. **mr07/27/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
1213911/01/1998613160Some vehicles equipped with 4.6l or 6.8l engines may exhibit a cold start engine noise until warmed up. *mjs06/19/2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1399203/01/2001620290Information used when configuring the ecs (electronic crash sensor). *tt07/24/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1224812/01/1998615504Some heavy duty and super duty vehicles may exhibit various transmission concerns, including stall on transmission engagement and / or a buzz noise on engagement. *tt01/17/2001
1404404/01/2000613701Some vehicles may exhibit fuse #19 blown, overdrive cancel light (ocil) flashing and and instrument cluster gauges inoperative. **mr07/27/2000
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1178708/01/1998615289Some 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. *tt01/12/2001
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
1468402/01/2001619157Information on the revised clutch disc. *tt05/17/2001
1178608/01/1998615288Subject regarding clutch push rod service parts for manual transmissions only. *tt01/12/2001
466908/01/1998615205Subject regarding clutch push rod service parts. *tt01/03/2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
1178908/01/1998615291Some technicians have reported difficulty reprogramming the abs module. a quick outline is mentioned. *tt01/12/2001
467208/01/1998615212Information on reprogramming the abs module on certain vehicles. *tt01/05/2001
1353911/01/1999610918Some technicians have expressed difficulty reprogramming the abs module on some vehicles. *tt05/18/2000
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
1590205/01/2002637789Some vehicles may exhibit lack of power steering assist. *tt12/06/2002
STRUCTURE - BODY
1178508/01/1998615287Subject regarding trucks equipped with running boards. *tt01/12/2001
466808/01/1998615204Brief information regarding running boards. *tt01/03/2001
TIRES
1253103/01/19996091780Information regarding single and dual rear wheel - checing tires at pre-deliver inspection. *tt11/14/2000
586707/01/1999610652Information on checking and adjusting tire pressure on vehicles equipped with single and dual rear wheel units. *tt05/10/2000
586703/01/1999605248Information on checking and adjusting tire pressure during the pre-delivery inspection. *tt06/04/1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
1575703/01/2002636399Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting cold start rolling idle. *tt11/08/2002

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
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
11/01/20101
 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
09/15/1999103/01/1999
 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
03/19/2004600001
 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
950001
 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
05/28/20001
 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
09/17/1998109/17/1998
 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
05/15/19981
 Consumer states that while driving rotors snapped. nlm
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
08/23/2001207/01/1999
 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.
08/23/2001207/01/1999
 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
08/07/200345375104/17/1999
 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
07/01/20001
 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
06/23/20001
 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
06/06/20001
 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

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