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1999 Ford F-250Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,006 owners and 24 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
1,006
Crashes
82
Fires
33
Recalls
24
TSBs
352
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,006 complaints, 82 crashes, 33 fires, and 24 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

spark plug failure ejection

22 complaints • Severity 8.8/10

$X,XXX
2

check engine light on-cylinder misfire code

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

broken manifold studs

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
4

sector shaft fracture loss of control

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
5

accelerator pedal sticks

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Wheels & TiresHIGH

68 owners reported wheels & tires issues — failures commonly reported around 94K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

33
0–30K
45
30–60K
87
60–90K
61
90–120K
52
120–150K
84
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (87 reports) • Median: 94K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Wheels & Tires (68 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Wheels & Tires68 (7%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine57 (6%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip51 (5%)
Engine51 (5%)
Tires:tread/belt50 (5%)
Electrical33 (3%)
Fuel System33 (3%)
Air Bags:frontal31 (3%)

1999 Ford F-250: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1999 Ford F-250, with 68 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 94,470 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 94K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1999 Ford F-250, with 57 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1999 Ford F-250, with 51 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1999 Ford F-250, with 51 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

187
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125
01
77
02
86
03
70
04
54
05
42
06
43
07
30
08
27
09
17
10
24
11
7
12
8
13
10
14
11
15
11
16
5
17
1
18
7
19
1
20
2
21
2
22
1
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1999 Ford F-250. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (24 recalls)

00V284000Nov 2000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL CNG PICKUP TRUCKS AND BI-FUEL CNG VANS, MODIFIED BY CFI CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC., FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 303, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLES." THE LABEL AFFIXED TO THE FUEL FILLER DOOR BY THE VEHICLE MODIFIER CONTAINS THE INSPECTION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CNG TANK. HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE STATEMENT "SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE FUEL CONTAINER FOR INSPECTION AND SERVICE LIFE."

02V068000Apr 2002

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

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.

05V388000Sep 2005

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

06E026000Apr 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

06E049000Jul 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

+ 19 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (7)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP05005ClosedOpened Sep 2005 · closed Jan 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

EA01009ClosedOpened Mar 2001 · closed Aug 2003

SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES

STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

EA05005ClosedOpened Mar 2005 · closed Aug 2006

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

EA06012ClosedOpened Jun 2006 · closed Dec 2007

ENGINE STALLING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

PE06011ClosedOpened Feb 2006 · closed Jun 2006

ENGINE STALLING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

+ 2 more in the full report

The worst model year for the Ford F-250 is the 2006 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,006 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 24 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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1999 Ford F-250: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Ford F-250?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1999 Ford F-250 is related to the wheels & tires, with 68 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1999 Ford F-250 reliable?
The 1999 Ford F-250 has 1,006 complaints, 82 crash reports, and 33 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1999 Ford F-250 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1999 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1999 Ford F-250 has 24 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford F-250 problems start?
Based on 362 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 94,470 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1999 Ford F-250 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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