Complaints
92
Crashes
0
Fires
9
Injuries
11
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Ford F-550 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#113 complaints
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
Avg mileage:26,000 mi
#210 complaints
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Avg mileage:90,714 mi
#36 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:50,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Ford F-550.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 13 | — | — | 26,000 mi | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 10 | — | — | 90,714 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Valve | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — |
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,000
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,714
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Valve
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Diesel Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Ford F-550 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Ford F-550 reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1999 Ford F-550 has 92 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Power Train:Clutch Assembly with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Ford F-550?
Top reported problems: Power Train:Clutch Assembly (13 complaints, avg 26,000 mi); Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs (10 complaints, avg 90,714 mi); Tire Defects (6 complaints, avg 50,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Ford F-550?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 53,281 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Ford F-550?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Ford F-550 include 0 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Ford F-550 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Ford F-550 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Ford F-550?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1999 Ford F-550 shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford F-550 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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