Most common 1999 Ford Motor Home problems
Share of the 26 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Motor Home complaints by model year
Best Motor Home years: 1998, 1996, 2003. Years to avoid: 1999, 2000. Compare all years →
What 1999 Ford Motor Home owners say
Wheels & tires
Second blowout of Firestone tire with tread separation. Dot code vdil1xd,lt22575r16m/s . First complaint #odi 10010331 made in April 03. Original equipment on 1999 dutchman Motor Home [redacted]. Third tire has broken sidewall, but did not blow. All tires have been replaced.
Firestone, steeltex r4s tires size: lt 225/75r16, dot: vd have experienced blowouts three times in 1999, fleetwood, tioga 31w while traveling at approximately 55 to 65 MPH. First tire was left rear inside tire, second was right rear inside tire, and third was right rear inside tire, which caused right rear exterior tire to blowout as well, resulting in damage. The driver sustained back pains from third blowout when he attempted to control vehicle.
Speed control & acceleration
Tl contact owns a 1999 winnebago Motor Home. The contacts vehicle speed control switch was disconnected in October of 2007 under recall 05s28. The dealer advised him that the part May be available in mid January or March. The manufacturer stated that an alternate part could be used to replace the switch. The dealer stated that the part comes in two parts and the harness is not available. The contact also stated that this has passed a reasonable time for repair and the rear brakes are loosing fluid and the front breaks are leaking. The current mileage was 385,000 and the failure mileage was 360,000. The engine, cylinder, and dealer information was not available.
Tl contact owns a 1999 Ford holiday rambler (na). The contact received NHTSA campaign id number 07V336000 (vehicle speed control). He was concerned that the dealer's who were on the participating list of service dealers would not have the parts and would not be equipped to perform the safety recall repair. The purchase date and dealer information were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 78,280.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Ford Motor Home a good car?
Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 Motor Home rates avoid: 2.8× as many complaints as a typical year of the Motor Home at the same age. It is one of the Motor Home 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 Motor Home?
The wheels & tires — 10 complaints, 38% of all complaints for this model year, most often about tread/belt. Next are the speed control & acceleration (10) and body & structure (2).
How many recalls does the 1999 Ford Motor Home have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 Ford Motor Home. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford Motor Home?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1998, 1996 and 2003. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999 and 2000. See the full Ford Motor Home years comparison.
At what mileage do 1999 Ford Motor Home problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 25,000 miles; 67% 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.