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1999 Ford F 350

Based on reports from 531 owners and 13 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
531
Crashes
60
Fires
12
Recalls
13
TSBs
72
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 531 complaints, 60 crashes, 12 fires, and 13 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission failure

4 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

massive drivetrain problems

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

massive reoccuring engine problems

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Wheels & TiresHIGH

64 owners reported wheels & tires issues — failures commonly reported around 106K miles.

!Inspect the Tires:tread/beltMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

7
0–30K
10
30–60K
6
60–90K
21
90–120K
10
120–150K
15
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (21 reports) • Median: 106K 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 (64 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Wheels & Tires64 (12%)
Tires:tread/belt35 (7%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip30 (6%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission21 (4%)
Air Bags:frontal20 (4%)
Power Train:clutch Assembly19 (4%)
Suspension:front14 (3%)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System13 (2%)

1999 Ford F 350: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1999 Ford F 350, with 64 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 105,850 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 106K-mile mark.

Tires:tread/belt Issues

Tires:tread/belt complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1999 Ford F 350, with 35 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to tires:tread/belt-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 6% of all reports filed for the 1999 Ford F 350, with 30 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.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1999 Ford F 350, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-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

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1999 Ford F 350. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (13 recalls)

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.

06V286000Aug 2006

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

07E066000Sep 2007

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.

98V055000Feb 1998

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER

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.

98V056000Mar 1998

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

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.

+ 8 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Ford F 350 is the 2008 — 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. 531 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 13 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1999 Ford F 350: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Ford F 350?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1999 Ford F 350 is related to the wheels & tires, with 64 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1999 Ford F 350 reliable?
The 1999 Ford F 350 has 531 complaints, 60 crash reports, and 12 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 350 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 350 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1999 Ford F 350 has 13 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford F 350 problems start?
Based on 69 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 105,850 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
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.
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