Model year record

1999 Ford Heavy Duty recalls & problems

The 1999 Ford Heavy Duty has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is tires (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

SteeringNov 28, 2000

Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Recall 00V24611117,700 vehicles

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE TIE ROD ENDS AND/OR DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY ENDS THAT COULD HAVE INSUFFICIENT HARNESS IN THE BALL STUD.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN PREMATURE WEAR AND, POTENTIALLY, SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM ITS SOCKET.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE ROD ENDS AND/OR DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Tires	1	0	0	0	—
SteeringLinkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE RV WHICH MOUNTS ON A HEAVY DUTY CHASSIS HAS BEEN RECALLED, #00V246111. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER THEY REFUSE TO HONOR THE RECALL; THEY DETERMINED THE RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO THIS SPECIFIC CHASSIS. THERE HAVE BEEN NO PROBLEMS OBSERVED WITH THE STEERING SYSTEM HOWEVER THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERNS THAT THE REMEDY SHOULD BE APPLIED TO PREVENT THE PROBABILITY OF AN ACCIDENT
Jun 26, 2006
Tires
HAVING A TEAR IN FRONT BENDER CAUSES TIRES NOT TO RUN PROPERLY.*AK THE LEFT FRONT FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT TEARING THE FRONT FENDER, LEFT DOOR AND THE MIRROR. *YH
Apr 4, 2002

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.