Most common 1999 Ford Super Duty problems
Share of the 18 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Super Duty complaints by model year
Best Super Duty years: 1995, 1996. Years to avoid: 1999. Compare all years →
What 1999 Ford Super Duty owners say
Brakes
One morning leaving my driveway, the brake pedal sank to the floor. The steel brake line had rusted through at the site where it was supported by a metal clip on the frame. Online fora described this as a known flaw to Ford for many years but which Ford refuses to repair. The dealer refused my request and I had the repair done - poorly - at a tire shop for around $300.
Consumer experienced problems with vehicle constantly pulling to the left and wobbling, dealer perfomed an alignment and installed a damper kit, this did not resolved the problem, consumer also experienced brake problems and came to the conclusion that the brake fluid was overheating and causing uneven brake wear, consumer filed the edges of rough brake surfaces, causing the overheating, uneven wear, wobbling, and the vehicle pulling to the left to stop, consumer feels the design of the brake system is defective.
Wheels & tires
V1 nb on i45 n. Second to the right lane, v1's tire blew out, loss control and hit the retaining the wall. None contact v2 went into the wall, there injuries involved. A:liability pending s:none. Ford f350 has Firestone all terrain tires on it, dually. Veh is a 99 and has had several problems with tires, front end, brakes. Ford bought 1/2 of tires. (claim# 33-0231-587)
Insured was coming back from arizona. He had a blow out and the veh and before it could get stopped and damaged the bedside. Comments from the adjuster. Insd's tire, which was only about a year old, blew leaving only the belts. The tire was Firestone steel tex e/t 10 ply 265-75/r16. (claim# 37-3160-816)
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Ford Super Duty a good car?
Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 Super Duty rates use caution: 2.1× as many complaints as a typical year of the Super Duty at the same age. It is one of the Super Duty 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 Super Duty?
The brakes — 4 complaints, 22% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the wheels & tires (4) and transmission & drivetrain (2).
How many recalls does the 1999 Ford Super Duty have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 Ford Super Duty. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford Super Duty?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1995 and 1996. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999. See the full Ford Super Duty years comparison.
At what mileage do 1999 Ford Super Duty problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 95,000 miles; 20% 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.