1999 Ford Pickup problems
The Ford F-Series is a series of light-duty trucks marketed and manufactured by Ford Motor Company since the 1948 model year. The F-Series is marketed as a range of full-sized pickup trucks positioned above the midsize Ranger but below the larger Super Duty in the Ford truck lineup. Alongside the F-150 (introduced in 1975), the F-Series also includes the Super Duty series (introduced in 1999), which includes the heavier-duty F-250 through F-450 pickups, F-450/F-550 chassis cabs, and F-600/F-650/F-750 Class 6–8 commercial trucks.
History
The F-Series was first introduced in 1948 as a replacement for a previous pickup model line based on car platforms.
The most popular version of the model line is the F-150 pickup truck, currently in its fourteenth generation (introduced for the 2021 model year). From 1953 to 1983, the entry-level F-Series pickup was the 1⁄2 ton F-100. Starting in 1984, the F-150 became the entry-level. The F-150 has a long-running high-performance off-road trim level introduced for 2010, the (SVT) Raptor currently consisting of three generations. Production of the F-150 SVT Raptor ended in 2014 and it was planned to be succeeded by a new F-150 Raptor, which is based on the thirteenth and fourteenth generation F-150.
The F-Series trucks have been developed into a wide range of design configurations. Alongside medium-duty trucks and "Big Job" conventional trucks (the forerunners of the Ford L-series), the model line has been marketed as a chassis-cab truck and a panel van (a predecessor of the Ford E-Series). The F-Series has served as the platform for various full-sized Ford SUVs, including the Ford Bronco, Ford Expedition/Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Excursion. The F-Series has been marketed by its three North American brands: by Mercury as the M-Series (in Canada from 1948 to 1968), and by Lincoln in the 2000s, as the Blackwood and the later Mark LT (2010s for the latter in Mexico only).
Since 1977, the F-Series has remained the best-selling pickup truck line in the United States; it has been the best-selling vehicle overall since 1981. The F-Series has been the best-selling truck in Canada for over fifty years. As of the 2018 model year, the F-Series generated $41 billion (~$49 billion in 2023) in annual revenue for Ford. By January 2022, the F-Series models have sold over 40 million units. Currently, Ford manufactures the F-Series in four facilities in the United States.
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Common 1999 Ford Pickup problems
The 1999 Ford F-150, a popular pickup truck, has been known to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. Here are some of the most frequently reported issues:
- Automatic Transmission: The transmission is prone to falling out of alignment if the TR/MLP sensor is faulty. This can cause the engine to flare when shifting the truck into fourth gear, especially in 1994-1995 models. Distorted valve plates have been attributed to flare-up issues in the transmission, particularly when shifting between the second and third gears in 1990-1993 models.
- Ball Joints: On 1990-1996 Ford F-150s, the ball joints have been particularly vulnerable to water exposure. If exposed, they are liable to expire prematurely, requiring replacement.
- Hard Starting: Drivers have reported complaints of hard-starting on 1990-1996 model F-150s. This issue has been attributed to faulty harness wiring in the power control module. Symptoms include vehicular stalling, hesitation, and failure to start. On 1995 and 1996 Ford trucks, hard-starting has also been linked to a stuck idle air control valve, indicated by an engine that cranks and stalls or fails to start altogether.
- Suspension Problems: Owners of 1991 to 1994 Ford trucks have reported problems with the front suspension system. The problem is due to weak leaf springs along the front of the vehicle. To fix the issue, get newer, stronger leaf springs.
- Spark Plug Ejection: In 1997-2003 models of the Ford F-150, the most commonly reported problem with the truck was with ejecting spark plugs. Drivers have put forward several different theories regarding this issue.
These problems are not exhaustive, and other issues may arise in the 1999 Ford F-150. However, these are some of the most frequently reported problems based on complaints from owners.
1999 Ford Pickup car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Pickup problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Suspension problems
- Tires problems
- Engine problems
- Visibility problems
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1999 Ford Pickup vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1999 Ford Pickup complaints
The NHTSA has received 11 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1999 Ford Pickup.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-31
- VIN: 1FTFW1CT8DF
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WHEN DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING AND GOES TO LIMP MODE. WRENCH APPERS ON DASH SCREEN AND LOSES POWER THIS HAPPENED MORE THEN 20 TIMES IN MOTION ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY ON A 500 MILE TRIP TOWING A VEHICLE BETWEEN FL AND SC.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-03-21
- VIN: 1FMRU186XXL
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: OUR 1999 FORD EXPEDITION HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS OR THE BLOWER FOR THE HEATING SYSTEM WILL REMAIN ON AFTER THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF AND THE KEY IS REMOVED, RESULTING IN A DEAD BATTERY. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL STOP WORKING. THE RADIO WILL SHUT OFF. A CLICKING NOISE CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE DASH. THE DASH LIGHTS WILL DIM. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WON'T START. WE TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND WERE TOLD THAT THE WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING AND THE MOISTURE DESTROYED THE MODULE AND FUSE PANEL. IT WILL COST APPROXIMATELY $700 TO REPLACE THAT AND WE HAVEN'T EVEN GOTTEN THE ESTIMATE FOR THE WINDSHIELD YET. I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND DISCOVERED THAT NUMEROUS OTHER EXPEDITION OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM, SO I'M HOPING THAT A RECALL WILL BE FORTHCOMING.*AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: COMPLAINT FOR 1999 FORD PICKUP BUT NO NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE IN THE APPLICABLE INCIDENT FIELD OF VOQ.*MR THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO HAVE AN AIR BAG ON/OFF SWITCH INSTALL IN HIS VEHICLE. *NM
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-12-01
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THE LOWER BALL JOINTS COLLAPSED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE POPPED OFF. *AK
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-28
- VIN: 1FTNX21F3XE
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: THE LEFT REAR TIRE LOST ALL TREAD BUT DID NOT LOSE AIR. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE LOST TREAD AND HAD BLOWN. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED AND THE AIR PRESSURE WAS CHECKED REGULARLY. *JB *SCC *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2FTDF15Y4RC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: REQUEST TO HAVE FORD PICKUP TRUCK FIXED BEFORE ANY ACCIDENTS OCCUR. *MR *TS *NLM
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1FTYR10XXXU
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-10-14
- VIN: 1FTNW21F0XE
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT TIRES (P265 75 R16) ARE EXPERIENCING CRACKING. *SLC
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT PULLS TO THE RIGHT VERY STRONGLY DUE TO BAD BALL JOINTS ON THE TIE ROD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1FTNX21F1XE
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TENSIONER FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO REMAIN IN PREVIOUS GEAR WHEN PUT INTO PARK.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-10-13
- VIN: 1FTPX28L7XN
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: CONSUMER SAYS WHILE DRIVING AT 50MPH THE VEHICLE STARTS TO GO WHERE IT WANTS, THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO CONTROL AT THIS SPEED. IT STARTS VEERING INTO OTHER LANES. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK
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