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1999 Ford F-450 SDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 66 owner complaints about the 1999 Ford F-450 SD, most often about the power train. It is covered by 9 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.8× the F-450 SD median · #1 of 13 years by complaints
Safety recalls9Free fix at dealersOwner complaints6611 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage88kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 4, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Ford F-450 SD has problems

66 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train150
Tires90
Engine and engine cooling80
Service brakes, hydraulic71
Visibility61
Parking brake61
Electrical system41
Air bags32
Steering32
4 other systems60

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

9 recalls

1999 Ford F-450 SD recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Show 5 more recalls
–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 99V-062 · Mar 30, 1999 · 898,739 vehicles

Risk. IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 98V-235 · Sep 24, 1998 · 4 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN UNDERBODY DAMAGE OR FOR THE DRIVE SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 98V-116 · May 29, 1998 · 90,000 vehicles

Risk. IF A RIVET IS NOT CRIMPED, THE FLEX JOINT CAN ROTATE ON THE SHAFT AND THERE WOULD BE A REDUCTION IN OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other F-450 SD year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-450 SD median. How we score

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5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Ford F-450 SD, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURESEA01009 · closed Aug 19, 2003
    No recall
  2. RAPID TIRE DEFLATIONEA02018 · closed Aug 22, 2003
    No recall
  3. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESEA05005 · closed Aug 2, 2006
    Led to recall 05V-388
  4. ENGINE STALLINGEA06012 · closed Dec 7, 2007
    Led to recall 07V-553
  5. PARKING BRAKE FAILURERQ00010 · closed Jan 12, 2001
    Led to recall 98V-101
In owners' words

What F-450 SD owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION REPLACED UNDER WARANTY AT 29,600 MILES THE FIRST TIME. FAILED, AND WOULD COST MORE TO REBUILD SO IT WAS REPLACED AGAIN AT 88,260 MILES AT MY EXSPENSE TOTALLING $3,632.00. FORD WOULD NOT MAKE ANY AFTER WARRANTY ASSITANCE. HAVE HEARD THIS TRANSMISSION IS WEAK. *AK CAN U…
Complaint 10105826 · Jan 5, 2005 · 88,259 miles
VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR AND SOMETIMES WOULD POP OUT OF GEAR. CLUTCH DISC BROKE WHERE SPRINGS FELL OUT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE.*AK
Complaint 8007400 · Apr 11, 2002
WHILE DRIVING ARM IN CLUTCH ASSEMBLY BROKE, CAUSING CLUTCH NOT TO DISENGAGE. *AK CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO 4 DIFFERENT DEALERS WHO WOULD NOT REPAIR, CONSUMER HAD REPAIRS COMPLETED BY HIS SHOP, WAS NOT COMPENSATED BY FORD. *SLC
Complaint 885585 · Apr 10, 2001

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