1999 Ford F-350
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Recalls
13 recalls name the 1999 Ford F-350. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the trailer lights are not working properly, a vehicle crash can occur.
Remedy
All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers.
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. the recall began on august 7, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front parking brake cable and the controller and verify the performance of the parking brake system. owner notification began april 5, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines and 8 foot boxes, may not fully satisfy the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." in a 30 mph frontal barrier crash test, a fuel tank vapor recovery valve separated internally. during the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a stop plate assembly on the vehicle frame to prevent recovery valve contact with a frame crossmember during the impact sequence.
Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 8 foot beds, do not fully satisfy the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel tank front strap isolator may not be properly positioned which could result in the strap cutting the tank during a 30 mph front barrier test, resulting in fuel spillage.
Risk and remedy
Risk
During the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will reposition the front strap isolator.
Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 6" and 8" beds manufactured from january 5, 1998 through march 21, 1999, do not not fully satisfy the post crash test static rollover requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." six attachment bolts (M12 bolts) may have been damaged during the 30 mph front barrier…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will augment the box-to-chassis attachment by installing box-to-chassis retaining cables.
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with 6" beds manufactured from january 5, 1998 through june 4, 1999, do not not fully satisfy the post crash test static rollover requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." contact between the fuel tank and a fuel tank locator bracket during a front barrier impact test resulted in a cut in the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank locator bracket with a similar bracket whose design has been revised to incorporate more rounded surfaces where contact with the tank occurs.
Vehicle description: certain 1997-1999 rhd explorer equipped with 4.0L ohv/sohc engines and cruise control built from may 29, 1996 through march 4, 1999; 1998-1999 explorer/mountaineers equipped with 4.0L ohv/sohc or 5.0L engines or 1998-1999 rangers equipped with 2.5L, 3.0L ffv/efi or 4.0L engines and cruise control built from january 5, 1998 through…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the cruise control IS used and this condition IS present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the cruise control cables. at the present time, the replacement cables are not available. customers are being advised not to use the cruise control system until a replacement can be made.
Vehicle description: light duty trucks. the cast tow hooks changes the crash pulse of the vehicle in frontal barrier impacts and the air bag sensor was not calibrated to this new crash pulse which may cause the air bags to deploy in lower speed impacts than design intent.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Unexpected air bag deployment can result in personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the cast tow hooks with forged hooks.
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and chassis-cabs. one or more of the four rivets on the lower steering shaft flex coupling may not have been crimped during the sub-assembly process.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the lower steering shaft rivets and replace any shafts with uncrimped rivets.
Vehicle description: super duty single rear wheel pickup trucks. the parking brake system, when engaged with a force of 125 pounds applied to the park brake foot control, may not hold the vehicles on a 20 degree grade. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could allow a vehicle to roll on an incline, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Remedy
Dealers will burnish the parking brake using a specified procedure.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the cable wears, a complete electrical system failure can occur and potential sparking and/or ignition of flammable material.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and/or modify the battery cable clips to ensure that they are properly located.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The jacks can move about the passenger compartment creating the potential for personal injury during a crash or sudden stop.
Remedy
Dealers will replace these jacks.
Owner complaints
413 complaints46 involved a crash9 involved a fire26 injuries3 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at speeds in excess of 40 MPH, after driving over a pothole in the roadway, the vehicle started shaking and vibrating violently. The contact stated that after slowing down the failure ceased. The cause of the failure was not…
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at speeds in excess of 40 MPH, after driving over a pothole in the roadway, the vehicle started shaking and vibrating violently. The contact stated that after slowing down the failure ceased. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 50,000.
- Steering · Suspension
This truck has the death wobble. It gets the death wobble at 20 mph. My next step is to sue Ford
- Steering
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford F-350. The contact stated that while the owner was operating the vehicle, the power steering assist malfunctioned. The contact indicated that the power steering assist was available while turing the steering wheel to the left however, was not available while turning…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford F-350. The contact stated that while the owner was operating the vehicle, the power steering assist malfunctioned. The contact indicated that the power steering assist was available while turing the steering wheel to the left however, was not available while turning the steering wheel to the right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.
- Air bags · Service brakes · Steering
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford F-350. While the contact's father was driving 55 mph, he swerved to avoid striking another vehicle. When the brake pedal was depressed, the driver's side tires did not stop and the steering seized. As a result, the driver struck a tree and the vehicle rolled into a…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford F-350. While the contact's father was driving 55 mph, he swerved to avoid striking another vehicle. When the brake pedal was depressed, the driver's side tires did not stop and the steering seized. As a result, the driver struck a tree and the vehicle rolled into a ditch. A police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's father sustained blunt force trauma to the torso and was fatally injured upon impact. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The vin was not available.
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system · Power train
Takata recall. I was driving down the road and my truck shut off randomly my overdrive light started flashing after this and continued to flash and still shuts off so I replaced my fuel filter, cps sensor and it still shuts off. It's like I'm goin down the road and it stalls. It does it more than once when I'm driving I just shut it off and start it again.
- Tires
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford F-350 equipped with hankook dynapro as tires, size: 235/85r16. While driving above 45 mph, the vehicle would swerve uncontrollably. The contact also noticed that the front tires were wearing down quickly and unevenly, but the rear tires showed no failures. The local…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford F-350 equipped with hankook dynapro as tires, size: 235/85r16. While driving above 45 mph, the vehicle would swerve uncontrollably. The contact also noticed that the front tires were wearing down quickly and unevenly, but the rear tires showed no failures. The local tire store was contacted and stated that they no longer serviced or sold hankook tires. The contact called the manufacturer and left a voice message. The vehicle failure mileage was 370,000. The tire failure mileage was unknown.
- Fuel/propulsion system · Fuel system, diesel
01/2016: vehicle was being driven home from work when there was a loss of engine power. vehicle was able to roll to a stop in the parking lot of a church. later it was determined this resulted from failure of #7 cylinder injector unit, believed to have failed due to delamination inside of fuel…
01/2016: vehicle was being driven home from work when there was a loss of engine power. vehicle was able to roll to a stop in the parking lot of a church. later it was determined this resulted from failure of #7 cylinder injector unit, believed to have failed due to delamination inside of fuel tank. about 02/23/2014, 207980 miles: fuel tank had been removed and internal screens cleared due to the engine stalling while driving prior to injector failure. internal pick-up tube screens were blocked with delamination material from the inside of the tank. two new fuel pumps had been purchased and installed prior to cleaning the internal pick-up screens. I have receipts for work and parts relating to the fuel system problem. *tr
- Wheels
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford F-350, equipped with alcoa wheels, size: 16 x 6. While driving 55 mph, the wheels vibrated. The contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed that the front driver side wheel spokes were fractured. The contact was able to change the wheel and drive the vehicle home.…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford F-350, equipped with alcoa wheels, size: 16 x 6. While driving 55 mph, the wheels vibrated. The contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed that the front driver side wheel spokes were fractured. The contact was able to change the wheel and drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not able to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 130,000.
- Engine
Spark plug ejection from head on startup.
- Suspension
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford F-350. While driving approximately 30 to 35 mph, the front end of the vehicle shook uncontrollably. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and the contact noticed that the front axle assembly bracket was completely rusted. The front axle assembly bracket was replaced and the vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.
- Wheels
Takata recall while traveling at highway speeds the right front tire lost all air after taking tire and wheel in to get fixed the tire shop said the wheel had seperated causing the tire to loose air left front tire now loosing air I have talked to several people with same problems on ford F350 1TON dullys04
- Wheels
Both front aluminum rims cracked, first one I repaired in 2006 the second one just happened and IS not repairable. 120 k on truck. Dealer told me nothing he could do on the first one. These rims are definitely defective and unsafe!
- Power train › Axle assembly
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford F-350. While the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, the mechanic indicated that the rear axle was faulty and would need to be replaced. Although the vehicle had not experienced any failures, the rear axle was replaced. The contact indicated that…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford F-350. While the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, the mechanic indicated that the rear axle was faulty and would need to be replaced. Although the vehicle had not experienced any failures, the rear axle was replaced. The contact indicated that approximately 30,000 miles, later the mechanic indicated that the rear axle was faulty again and the axle was replaced a second time. After having the axle replaced, the contact was unable to shift to the sixth gear while driving approximately 65 mph. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 363,000. updated 7/14/15*cn updated 10/16/2017*cn
- Tires
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford F-350 equipped with michelin tires, tire line: x radial LT, and tire size: 265/75/r16. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the rear driver's side tire blew out without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the tires were…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford F-350 equipped with michelin tires, tire line: x radial LT, and tire size: 265/75/r16. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the rear driver's side tire blew out without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the tires were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage of the tire and the vehicle was 220,000. The dot number was not available.
- Fuel/propulsion system · Suspension
Driving my 1999 ford F350 diesel down the highway, approximately 50 mph, heard a thump and loud scraping noise. Could not pull over due to traffic, pulled over when traffic cleared, around another 100 feet. I got out and looked around and under truck, to discover fuel tank was dragging along the highway. Rear fuel tank strap had broken. *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford F-350. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the mechanic noticed that the fuel straps were disconnected and covered with rust. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000. updated 10/28/2014*lj updated 04/21/2015 *js
- Power train
Large amount of transmission fluid leaked out on driveway making truck unable to drive. *tr
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford F-350. The contact stated that when the parking brake was engaged, the vehicle continued to roll. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the parking brake was replaced several times but the defect was not remedied. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 35,000.
- Tires
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford F350 with uniroyal liberator tires, size: lt265/75/16. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the rear driver's side tire blew without warning. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 170,000 and the tire failure mileage was 10,000. The dot number was not available.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford F-350. The contact stated that the parking gear and the emergency brake failed. The contact was told by the dealer that the parking brake cable would need replacing and that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number: 02v068000 (parking…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford F-350. The contact stated that the parking gear and the emergency brake failed. The contact was told by the dealer that the parking brake cable would need replacing and that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number: 02v068000 (parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 180,000.
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford F-350. the contact noticed that the metal surrounding the rear lift gate window was separating and causing a leak. Also, the ridges on the roof were separating and corroding. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
- Steering
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford F-350. The contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, the power steering failed and caused the contact to crash into a snow bank. The contact was uninjured. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the vehicle was inspected. The technician advised the contact…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford F-350. The contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, the power steering failed and caused the contact to crash into a snow bank. The contact was uninjured. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the vehicle was inspected. The technician advised the contact that the failure was caused by crystallization of the steering shaft, which was fractured. The failure and the current mileage was 145,000. updated 02/15/12*lj the consumer stated there was no road hazard to cause the steering shaft failure. Updated 02/17/12
- Vehicle speed control
I own a 1999 ford F-350 I parked in my drive way at 8 pm on janurary 1 and woke up at to a loud boom at 5 am in the morning . Ford sent me a recall notice on december 30 was going to set a appointment on janurary 2 unfortunately the truck burned monday morning. Also have a ford expedition looked up…
I own a 1999 ford F-350 I parked in my drive way at 8 pm on janurary 1 and woke up at to a loud boom at 5 am in the morning . Ford sent me a recall notice on december 30 was going to set a appointment on janurary 2 unfortunately the truck burned monday morning. Also have a ford expedition looked up the vehicle identification number and it to has the same problem ford has yet to send me a recall notice. Now arguing with insurance company they want to give me nothing for my truck.
- Fuel system, gasoline
Rear fuel tank strap that holds the fuel tank in position failed. in 2003 ford had a recall on this truck to install safety straps around the fuel tank in case there was a failure of the main straps. when the rear strap failed the safety strap failed and the only thing holding the tank in the…
Rear fuel tank strap that holds the fuel tank in position failed. in 2003 ford had a recall on this truck to install safety straps around the fuel tank in case there was a failure of the main straps. when the rear strap failed the safety strap failed and the only thing holding the tank in the truck was the fuel line. The tank was about 3/4 full if it had separated all together it would have been a disaster and probably a fire. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford F-350 pick up. The contact was driving 60 mph when the fuel straps detached from the fuel tank. The vehicle was towed to dealer where the dealer confirmed that both fuel tank straps were rusted and needed replacement. The manufacturer was contacted and they…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 ford F-350 pick up. The contact was driving 60 mph when the fuel straps detached from the fuel tank. The vehicle was towed to dealer where the dealer confirmed that both fuel tank straps were rusted and needed replacement. The manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed the vin did not qualify for recall under nhtsa campaign ID number: 99v311000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 121,000 and the current mileage was 124,000.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton V-8 and V-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or…
On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton V-8 and V-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi IS not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi IS aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi?s analysis showed, it IS possible for a spark plug to detach from the engine cylinder threads in the subject vehicles.however, odi?s analysis of 474 complaints describing such incidents found only a very few alleged any safety-related consequences.none of these showed any evidence of a serious safety consequence.given the large population and relatively long exposure time of the subject vehicles, the complaint analysis indicates that the risk to motor vehicle safety from the alleged defect IS very low.in view of the foregoing, it IS unlikely that nhtsa would issue an order for the notification and remedy of the alleged defect at the conclusion of the investigation requested in the petition.therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize nhtsa?s limited resources to best accomplish the agency?s safety mission, the petition IS denied.
- Engine compartment fires
Ea05-005 IS closed with ford?s actions in recalls 05v-017, 05v-388, and 06v-286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).the brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in…
Ea05-005 IS closed with ford?s actions in recalls 05v-017, 05v-388, and 06v-286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).the brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in certain switch installation orientations, catch fire.ford IS also including the entire population of 1998 explorers.ford has informed odi that testing to determine the cause of failures in the 1998 explorers will continue after this investigation IS closed.odi believes that the vehicles exhibiting the factors causing scds failure described in this report correlate well with the observed failure rates on these vehicles by model and model year.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist in the non-recalled vehicles manufactured with scds that are not included in ford?s recalls.odi will continue to monitor the non-recalled population for incidence of engine compartment fires.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached closing report for details.
- Rapid tire deflation
This investigation was opened on certain ford pickup trucks and vans to evaluate the effects of a valve stem ejection (with rapid air loss) and a slow leaking valve stem on vehicle handing.during the investigation, odi evaluated over 1,100 complaints and warranty claims, conducted vehicle dynamic testing on a subject…
This investigation was opened on certain ford pickup trucks and vans to evaluate the effects of a valve stem ejection (with rapid air loss) and a slow leaking valve stem on vehicle handing.during the investigation, odi evaluated over 1,100 complaints and warranty claims, conducted vehicle dynamic testing on a subject vehicle with the failure mode replicated, interviewed owners, and examined complaint vehicles in the field.the results of the test program indicates the effect of a valve stem ejection on these vehicles IS easily controlled. Further, with a population of almost 900,000 vehicles, having two to four years of exposure, odi IS aware of only 3 minor crashes and IS unaware of any injuries.the small number of crashes relative to the large population of vehicles IS consistent with the testing which was performed. Therefore, this investigation IS closed.see the attached report for full technical details.
- Parking brake failure
On may 11, 1998, ford motor company filed a defect information report concerning parking brake failure on certain 1999 F-350 super duty vehicles built at the kentucky truck plant from january 26, 1998 through april 24, 1998; recall 98v-101.the reduction in parking brake effectiveness may occur on some of these…
On may 11, 1998, ford motor company filed a defect information report concerning parking brake failure on certain 1999 F-350 super duty vehicles built at the kentucky truck plant from january 26, 1998 through april 24, 1998; recall 98v-101.the reduction in parking brake effectiveness may occur on some of these vehicles, and IS caused by the rust preventative coating the surface of the parking brake lining material which reduces the frictional characteristics at the lining and rotor interface.on march 13, 2000, odi opened rq00-010 on parking brake failures on 1999-2000 model year super duty f-series vehicles, on the basis of six failure reports on those vehicles.odi now has 10 reports of parking brake failure on the 1999 subject vehicles, built outside of the recall population, including three crashes.the data in the above table does not include parking brake failures on the recalled 1999 F-350 vehicles.the data received from ford in its response to the rq00-010 information request, revealed a high failure rate for the 1999 f-450/550 vehicles (1200r/100k), and a high failure rate of the 1999 f-250/350 vehicles, manufactured outside several of the recall build months.it IS recommended that an engineering analysis be opened to address the parking brake problem in the 1999 model year super duty f-series vehicles.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10013413Vehicle lean sag when observed from rear of vehicle.
- 10013316A cold weather reverse engagement stall.
- 10012965Service tips before arc welding on the frame or body of a unit.
- 10011164Rear axle popping/chatter noise - dana 80 model dual rear wheel (drw).
- 10010734Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost. Oasis. To also include 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, and f650/750.
- 10008334Engine-light tick or rattle type noise from engine after cold start.
- 10008310Engine-cylinder head deck leak-4.6 and 5.4L engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits availability.
- 10008119Oil/dust film at cac connections.
- 10007395Air bag light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1871 or b1935 following ecs/rcm replacement.
- 10004025Steering wheel fight after riding over bumps/ruts. 2003, 2004 F450 and F550 models included.
- 10003117Some vehicles equipped with the dual rear wheel (drw) rear axle may exhibit a tactile popping or audible chattering noise. This popping noise/feel results from the clutch plates and discs (in the limited slip differential case) sticking and then slipping.
- 10002626Excessive drive-away shudder or vibration under moderate to heavy acceleration from a stop.
- 6091808Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code p1298.
- 6090455Information regarding the winners of the edsr of the month quality awards for the month of august. *Mjs
- 631905Subject regarding 198196 bolt-on steering stops service group, all models 0307, hr0307a and hr1000a. *Slc
- 630192Some super duty f series equipped with pto capable transmissions may exhibit a failure to go t high idle upon pto engagement.
- 624569Some vehicles may exhibit repeat noise concerns with the front stability bar end links.
- 620423Some super duty f series vehicles may exhibit a brake squeal / squeak from the rear brakes.
- 620404Some super duty f series vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels (drw) may exhibit a chatter from the rear axle during turns.
- 620240Some vehicles may exhibit early wear of the inner brake pad on the rear disc brakes when operated in mud, slush, dirt, or other severe conditions.
- 618631Concerns with rear brake noise.
- 616588Emmission recall on certain vehicles equipped with 7.3L diesel and california warm weather calibration - pcm reprogram.
- 616551Oil leak from the front or rear cylinder head oil supply rail end plugs.
- 616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system.
- 615504Some heavy duty and super duty vehicles may exhibit various transmission concerns, including stall on transmission engagement and / or a buzz noise on engagement.
- 615269Some dual rear wheel vehicles with 6.8 / 7.3L engines built before 6/10/98 may exhibit a chatter noise from the rear axle during turns.
- 615188Some dual rear wheel vehicles with 6.8 / 7.3L engines built before 6/10/98 may exhibit a chatter noise from the rear axle during turns.
- 615175Anti-skid brake system (ABS) light on and 4wabs codes set.
- 613766This bulletin states that when removing the a/c compressor on certain vehicles, the rear most attaching bolt interferes with the chassis cross member.
- 613401Some dual rear wheel vehicles may exhibit a customer concern of the center wheel ornament falling off while driving. Also they have concerns of having difficulties installing the center ornament on vehicles with aluminum wheels.
- 613294Some vehicles vin number were inadvertently omitted from vin cal on the r98nov mud.
- 613191Condition described as noise from bellhousing area.
- 613087Some vehicle vin numbers were inadvertently omitted from vin cal on the r98nov mud. *Mjs
- 612415Some vehicles equipped with 10.50-inch ring gear, full-floating rear axles may exhibit a leak at the outboard end of the axle shaft(s).
- 610886Some vehicles may require adjustment to the front end alignment settings to address tire-wear or vehicle directional sensitivity concerns.
- 609661Exhibiting ABS codes of b2141 or b2477 following replacement of a gem module.
- 609643Some dual rear wheel vehicles may exhibit a chatter noise from the rear axle during turns.
- 609622Some F350 super duty dual rear wheel vehicles may exhibit a chatter noise from the rear axle during turns.
- 609400Experiencing steering wheel fight after hitting bumps or ruts in the road on some vehicles.
- 609113Subject regarding owner notification program for installation of rear brake shield(s).
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