Most common 1999 Ford E-450 problems
Share of the 73 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford E-450 complaints by model year
Best E-450 years: 2009, 2012, 2010. Years to avoid: 2021, 2022, 1999, 2000, 2005. Compare all years →
1999 Ford E-450 recalls (2)
Vehicle speed control
Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 Mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair…
Vehicle speed control
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch May overheat.
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)
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 1999 Ford E-450:
HVAC Switch Failures
ODI has received 1 complaint and reports from 4 transportation fleets alleging 182 switch failures.Each fleet operates mini buses built on a Ford E350 or E450 cutaway chassis.The OEM HVAC blower switches have melted, smoked, burned or experienced open flame and become inoperable on vehicles in each fleet.Some drivers have reported a burning smell or smoke coming from the dash.One fleet reported a vehicle fire.No…
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 certain switch installation orientations, catch fire.Ford is also including the entire population of…
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 vehicle with the failure mode replicated, interviewed owners, and examined complaint vehicles in the…
What 1999 Ford E-450 owners say
Wheels & tires all 41 →
Problems with tires on 1999 big foot model motor home. As the consumer made a turn, a loud explosive noise was heard. The consumer saw in the rear view mirror, large chunks of rubber and big pieces of tread flying from under the vehicle. The right rear tire exploded and what was left was 2 inch rings mounted on the rim, also the other tire looked as if it was partially deflated. This problem repeated, but this time the inner tire well and the exhaust system was damaged as a result.
My rv suffered a tire blowout and complete tred separation on the road on vacation. Damage was sustained to the under side of my rv by the tred wipping the rv as it separated. The tire had only 16,000 miles on it, was properly inflated and was going only about 55 MPH on normal dry pavement. The tire is a Firestone steeltex radial r4s lt225/75 r16 load range e dot vd1l 1xd 259 other numbers on tire 25439 ur bd99805-6 da180p d06l 06029.
Brakes all 20 →
Rear caliper boots broken and replaced, later replacement of the grooved rear caliper pistons which were causing leakage.
Brake calipers repaired on two occasions, caliper boots burnt on one occasion, rebuilt then leaked after repair.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Ford E-450 a good car?
Based on 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 E-450 rates avoid: 5.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the E-450 at the same age. It is one of the E-450 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Ford E-450?
The wheels & tires — 41 complaints, 56% of all complaints for this model year, most often about tread/belt. Next are the brakes (20) and transmission & drivetrain (7).
How many recalls does the 1999 Ford E-450 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 1999 Ford E-450, the most recent from October 13, 2009 (vehicle speed control). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford E-450?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009, 2012 and 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2021, 2022, 1999, 2000 and 2005. See the full Ford E-450 years comparison.
At what mileage do 1999 Ford E-450 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 39,000 miles; 57% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.