1999 Ford Super Duty F Series

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Air bags1
2. Equipment1
3. Fuel system, gasoline1
4. Steering1
5. Structure1
6. Suspension1
7. Wheels1

Latest complaints

• Mar 28, 2012AZ60,000 mi
  Steering · Suspension · Wheels
  I have the "death wobble" which means my F250 starts to shake uncontrollably (as if driving on a washboard dirt road) after I hit a bump in the road. Could be a manhole cover, a pot hole or the seems on the freeway. Especially if I hit the bump with one tire and if I am on a curve. It shakes until…

  I have the "death wobble" which means my F250 starts to shake uncontrollably (as if driving on a washboard dirt road) after I hit a bump in the road. Could be a manhole cover, a pot hole or the seems on the freeway. Especially if I hit the bump with one tire and if I am on a curve. It shakes until the truck comes to a stop. Started infrequently now happens often and predictably (i have video). Tires helped for a while, new shocks did not solve problem. Lots of posts complaints online. Don't know solution but seems very dangerous. *tr

• Aug 25, 2004MO
  Equipment › Other › Labels

  Nar 6-03-2003 *mr 7.3 diesel engine air cleaners. *cb

• May 12, 2004IL
  Fuel system, gasoline · Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields

  Evaristo corvera vs winnebago industries. *mr vehicle doesn't fill up fuel at 3/4 tank capacity. manufacturer would not repair the problem. at this point, metal bracket on the chassis holding motorhome IS broken. manufacturer also refused repair on the bracket because vehicle IS out of warranty. *la

• Dec 26, 2003TNCrash
  Air bags › Frontal

  Failure of either air bag to deploy during a collision at 50 mph. I struck the rear of another vehicle and neither air bag in my vehicle deployed. the vehicle in question IS a 1999 ford super duty F-350 dually pickup.*ak

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Pulls under hard braking

  EA01004Opened Jan 22, 2001Closed Oct 30, 2002

  There is no summary currently available

• Parking brake

  EA01002Opened Jan 12, 2001Closed May 30, 2002Recall 02V068000
  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.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-350 vehicles manufactured outside the recall build months.engineering analysis ea01-002 was opened january 12, 2001, when odi upgraded rq00-010.on march 5, 2002, ford motor company filed a defect inforation report concerning parking brake cables in 1999 model year ford f-250/350/450/550 vehicles, equipped with manual transmissioms, built from january 3, 1998 through september 30, 1998; safety recall 02v-068.the engineering analysis closing report IS attached.

• Engine stalling

  SQ00020Opened Dec 6, 2000Closed May 24, 2002

  There is no summary currently available

• Loss of power assist; steering & braking

  EA00017Opened Jun 20, 2000Closed Jul 29, 2002

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.

• 10008589Driveability-no start/repeat starter failure-repeat starter replacement. Electrical-sticking or binding ignition lock cylinder between start and run. Engine-starting-starter staying engaged at start up.
• 10008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock.
• 10008552Rear leaf spring noise.
• 10008169Broken exhaust manifold studs.
• 10004888No start/repeat starter failure or a sticking/binding ignition lock cylinder, starter staying engaged at start up. Also includes 2003 super duty f series.
• 10004883Some vehicles built after 12/7/1998 equipped with a 7.3L dit engine may exhibit a hoot or howling noise from the turbocharger. 2003 super duty f series also included.
• 10004882Gradual loss of power at cruise. Ford special service message. Various models including 2003 super duty f series.
• 10004880Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0340, possible false code. Various models including 1994-1996 ford excursion.
• 10004877Film of oil/dust at the charge air cooler (cac) hose connections.
• 10004876Improvements to malfunction indicator lamp (mil) diagnostics.
• 10004875Cold shift concerns on vehicles equipped with 4r100 automatic transmissions.
• 10004872Outside air temperature option owner's guide correction. Ford special service message.
• 10004861High pressure oil pump leak on vehicles equipped with 7.3L diesel engine.
• 10004860A loss of power, oil leaks around the turbo, and/or excessive exhaust noise from the turbo.
• 10004857Engine oil pan corrosion on vehicles equipped with the 7.3L diesel engine. Various models including 2003 super duty f series.
• 10004856External oil leak diagnosis for 7.3L dit engines. Various models including 2003 super duty f series.
• 10004853A lack of power under a load, at cruise or on acceleration may occur on some vehicles built before 11/25/2000 equipped with the 7.3L dit engine.
• 10004852Fuel quality and moisture in certain diesel fuels may cause some vehicles to exhibit a no start, gradual loss of power, or a rough idle condition due to fuel gelling during extreme cold weather operation.
• 100048507.3L powerstroke diesel engine with engine serial number 661894 through 1311240 may exhibit a knock noise above the normal sound of the diesel combustion. This bulletin also replaces 01146.
• 10004849Vehicles equipped with 7.3L dit engine built after engine serial number 896812 may have a injection control pressure (icp) oil aeration reading that IS higher than the specification.
• 10004848For 7.3L dit engines, rotunda tool has issued an injector performance analyzer that may now be purchased as an effective aid in helping to resolve rough idle concerns.
• 10004846On some vehicles not equipped with cruise control, the engine may idle at the normal engine rpm but lacks the cold engine idle kicker function to raise the engine rpm similar to those vehicles equipped with cruise control.
• 10004845The malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate with a false diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1298 (injector drive module (idm) failure).
• 10004844Significant 1999 7.3L diesel engine content revisions.
• 10004842Rough idle and engine miss due to injector bore scuffing at green engine break-in.
• 10004841A cackling noise with the engine warm and slightly above idle, and/or a buzzing noise from the fuel pressure regulator with key on engine off (koeo) during fuel pump cycling.
• 10004840Significant changes have been made to the 7.3L dit engine effective with the 1998 and 1999 model years. The areas affected are the fuel system, high pressure oil system, turbocharger, and engine accessory drive.
• 10003750Turbo pedestal seal oil leak around the exhaust back pressure (ebp) actuator. 2003 super duty f series included.
• 10003749A loss of power, oil leaks around the turbo, and/or excessive exhaust noise from the turbo.
• 10003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
• 10003744Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (cop) ignition systems may be more accurately diagnosed using the optional worldwide diagnostic system (wds) coil on plug (cop) kit. 2003 super duty f series included.
• 10002780Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457.
• 10002773On-vehicle front integrated hub/bearing rocking end-play measurement. Including 2003 and 2004 super duty f series.
• 10002638Severe duty air filter kit does not fit - information.
• 10002636No engagement or disengagement of hub locks after replacement or service. To include 2000-2003 excursions.
• 10002635Slight purge of grease from the hub bearing unit. This grease may be noted between the hub unit and the inboard rotor flange and on the inboard side of the bearing. 1999-2003 models.
• 6092231Some vehicles with 7.3L engines may exhibit an inoperative vacuum pump.
• 6092051Some vehicles may exhibit a squeaking noise emanating from the front springs.
• 6092050Some vehicles equipped with manual transmission transfer case may develop a neutralization condition of the transfer case.
• 6092042Subject regarding accelerator pedal replacement for vehicles exhibiting a surge during cruise at hi-way speeds.

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