How many recalls does the 1999 Ford F-250 Sd have?

The 1999 Ford F-250 Sd has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1999 Ford F-250 Sd has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1999 Ford F-250 Sd?

Of 304 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1999 Ford F-250 Sd Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1999 Ford F-250 Sd has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,676,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 304 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 09V399000 2009-10-13 4,500,000 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

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 AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27,…

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 07V553000 2007-12-05 1,176,000 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

TIRES

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Total complaints304

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-250 sd. While driving 55 mph, the cable snapped in the rear of the vehicle, damaged the rear axle, and caused the trailer to fracture. The manufacturer was notified and suggested that the vehicle be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not…”

SUSPENSION:REAR · reported 2016-04-15

“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that the straps for the fuel tank were rusted all the way through. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. However, the refused to provide any…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2015-04-18

“Traveling southbound on florida turnpike towing 5th wheel trailer, right lane, 65mph, 80psi tire pressure checked before departure. Had traveled approx 50 miles when tread partially separated from right front tire. No loss of tire pressure, which allowed safely steering off highway. Tread…”

TIRES · reported 2015-01-19

“2014 lexus pulled out in front of me slammed on brakes hit drivers side rear door and back panel. My airbag did not deploy. *tr”

AIR BAGS · reported 2015-01-15

“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while driving at 65-70 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front driver's side wheel. The contact discovered that the front driver's side tire had blown out. As a result, the abs warning light illuminated. The tire was…”

TIRES · reported 2015-01-05

“Uniroyal liberator lt265/75-16 load e tread separated causing damage to right rear bed of truck. Truck bed was damaged as well as tailpipe, mud flap ripped off, bracing torn off, brake shield bent. *tr”

TIRES · reported 2014-11-08

“Tread separation experienced while vehicle was being driven on highway. *tr”

TIRES · reported 2014-09-08

“Diesel fuel tank fell down because of rusted tank straps and leaked 30 gallons of fuel onto roadside. 13 yards of soil had to be abated from the contaminated site. *tr”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2014-09-03

Defect investigations

Investigation DP05005 Opened 2005-09-22 · closed 2006-01-04

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005, ODI RECEIVED A PETITION REQUESTING THAT THE AGENCY INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE SPARK PLUG EJECTION IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2004 FORD VEHICLES WITH TRITON V-8 AND V-10 ENGINES.ODI RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 474 NON-DUPLICATIVE COMPLAINTS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHERE THE COMPLAINANT, OR…

Investigation DP05005 Opened 2005-09-22 · closed 2006-01-04

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

Investigation DP05005 Opened 2005-09-22 · closed 2006-01-04

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

Investigation EA01009 Opened 2001-03-02 · closed 2003-08-19

SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES

THIS EA WAS OPENED BASED ON A RESPONSE RECEIVED FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO AN INFORMATION REQUEST (IR) SUBMITTED DURING SQ00-018.FORD STATED IN AN INTERNAL SERVICE MESSAGE THAT IT HAD CHANGED THE STEERING GEAR SECTOR SHAFTS AND PITMAN ARMS INSTALLED 1999 MODEL YEAR F-SERIES SUPER DUTY VEHICLES ON MARCH 22, 1999.FORD…

Investigation EA01009 Opened 2001-03-02 · closed 2003-08-19