Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Ford F-150 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
VIN does not match my truck, trying to fix it but I have no idea what engine parts, electrical,or otherwise to purchase. Supposed to be a 1999 Ford f-150 xlt 4x4 . VIN comes up asinvalid and check digit is incorrect. Online search indicates 4 different engines, two transmissions (5spd manual and auto) neither of which are the Ford motor co. Experimental transmission that Ford put in that truck. Sold as a 1999 on Ford c.o. Mine weighs 1500lbs less than what it should. All failing experimental parts that I have to replace, but dont have a clue what to buy due to "experimental" part #'s. Emailed Ford many times for assistance in identifying engine as there are no block castings. No retun call or email. Im a single mom of 2. I dont get child support, alimony, nor do I receive goverment assistance. I cant afford to have my truck torn down.to measure bore and stroke. …
Around 1:30 am on Thursday nov. 24th, I received a call from my neighbor saying my truck was on fire. The fire department said it looked like it was an electrical problem. That it looked like it started under the hood. The truck had been driven to the store the morning before the fire, and was parked at the time of the fire.
My rear doors on my Ford, f-150 crew cab pickup stopped opening. This is an entrapment issue and a very serious safety problem. If there was an accident, passengers in the rear would be trapped and unable to escape. From the research I found on the internet, there is a design flaw with the cable mechanism that operates the rear door latches and common fault with these type of door for the Ford pickups manufactured around this time frame. And it looks like Ford knows about this and has not addressed this issue. Believe there should be a recall on this for Ford to repair due to the entrapment issue.
1999 Ford f150 2wd truck with 80,000 miles the fuel tank fell out of the truck. Upon investigation, it was found that the fuel tank straps has corroded apart. When re-installing new straps, it was found that the fuel fill tube was corroded, as well, with several holes in it. Also, while re-attaching fuel tank it was found that the rear three cross-members were on there way to corroding into two pieces, and had already completely broken in other places. Upon removal of pick-up truck bed for examination, it was found that the rear spring shackle pins had corroded away, leaving no support. Further, the frame rails were corroded to the point that they could be bent by hand- no tools used! This should be a major safety recall by Ford as an unsuspecting user hauling a trailer May loose their trailer, despite safety chains attached, causing injury, or death, and property damage. …
My vehicle failed pa state inspection due to rotted out corners of the fenders & radiator support assy. And is deemed un-drivable and un-usable even though the rest of the truck is in excellent condition . This assy goes across the entire front of the vehicle, holds the radiator & aid cond cores in the middle, and attaches to both front benders via spot welds and it's lower corners attach to the frame of the truck via shock mounts and 2 large bolts thus also supporting the entire front of the truck attaching it to the frame . With both lower corners of this assy rotted away the front end of the truck is now floating & suspended and is now not attached to the frame of the truck thus this is a major hazard and especially on impact if in a frontal accident . There are many complaints about this problem online on f150's all the way up to 2006 . …
Ford pickup f150 truck doors cracked at windows on both sides. Repaired through Ford. The doors cracked again within month of repair. Not fixed although still under warranty. Ford issued bulletin after repaired, but we were not informed. Bulletin time frame has expired. Ford refuses to fix. Also, frame under bed where class 3 hitch was installed prior to purchase of vehicle (new), broke. Have pictures of same. Ford refused to fix or replace frame. If this had happened while towing on interstate, all could have been killed when hitch and trailer bounced off the road bed and dug into the road while vehicle was in motion. Ford refuses to fix this problem. Had repairs done by welding shop. Body shop and welding shop both state frame is substandard (too thin for weight that Ford states this truck can safely tow). …
I brought in my 1999 Ford f150 to get an inspection and get a recall performed on the straps that hold the gas tank on. The garage had the vehicle for 6 days before they informed me that they in fact could not perform the safety upgrade because the frame of the truck has too much rust. I believe that Ford motor company is responsable for not providing adequette protection fro the elements on the frames of this make/model of vehicle. I called the Ford motor company and was told that they were only responsable for the gas tank straps and not the frame so they were not requiring their dealership to do the upgrades. When my best friends 1999 Toyota tacoma had the same eact problem on his truck the Toyota company paid to put a new frame on his truck due to a recall of the frame. The rest of my Ford truck is in great condition and has around 120,000 miles on it. …
My Ford f-150 has a defect in the doors that causes the metal to split and then rust. I contacted Ford directly, who told me they have no knowledge of the problem and that the warranty on my 1999 had expired a few months ago. This is a common problem as can be seen by checking at: http://www.f150online.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1266 http://www.f150online.com/forums/showthread.php?s=de44bce6977b55250bd9b03e02b22148&threadid=1468&perpage=15&pagenumber=1 a picture that is the exact same failure that I and many other owners have is here: http://www.f150online.com/articles/cracks.html I took it to a local bodyshop and the estimate to repair was over $500, but the owner told me that it is a common problem with Ford and that I should contact them. Which I did, only to be turned away. Updated 07/25/2012
Ford f-150 2wd, super cab, 8 ft bed. Water is leaking from the head liner in the right rear of vehicle directly above fixed panel of sliding rear window assembly. I spoke to Ford customer service about the problem 2 months ago and they made it sound like it was the first time they had heard about it. I took the truck in to the dealer where I purchased it and they have indicated that the entire rear window assembly needs to be replace, at my expense. Search of your service bulletin section resulted in identification of bulletin #01111 posted jan. 22, 2001 listed the following. "some vehicles May exhibit a water leak around the rear (sliding) window. How do I get Ford to do the responsible thing and make this repair.
My 1999 f150 has a crack forming on the bottom rear corner of the drivers side window of the drivers door at 32000 I brought this to the attention of the dealer I bought the truck from and they would not fix it because it was out of warranty because of year . The dealer said they were fixing this problem on newer vehicles then mine but Ford complaint said they never heard of such a thing and would not fix it also. I have seen this on other trucks so I know I am not alone. On a different date I had a problem with the gasket sinking it channel between the window frame and body of truck they would not fix this because it was not a Ford part it was made for Ford and came on the truck from the factory but dosen't carry a warranty.
Body complaints in other F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 1999 Ford F-150?
NHTSA has 95 complaints about the body & structure of the 1999 Ford F-150, 9% of the model year's 1,044 complaints. The component named most often is body › door (62 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Ford F-150 body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 1999 Ford F-150, though it has 7 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1999 Ford F-150 body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 85,000 miles, and 3% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 2 fires and 1 injury to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.