1. Ford F-250
  2. Problems
  3. 1999
  4. Front

1999 Ford F-250 Front Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

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Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 8, 2000

    Front

    The bolts sheared off the front end which caused loss of vehicle control, and could have resulted in a crash. Please provide further information. *ak

    ODI 859732

  • January 17, 2000

    Disc · Front · Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

    6 alignments in 24,000 miles, a broken 14mm suspension bolt, a steering gearbox failure, 3 sets of brakes & rotor/caliper replacement indicates major design/material & quality problems. The vehicle has also left me stranded 5 times for other not listed engine related failures. Ford customer relations is useless, could care less & is non-supportive. *ak

    ODI 726045

  • September 28, 1999

    Front

    Vehicle in for repairs on numerous occasions to try to rectify front end suspension noise, replacement of the air conditioner compressor did not remedy noise. *mjs

    ODI 550711

  • September 15, 1999

    Front

    While driving over 60 mph front end vibrated hard which almost resulted a loss of vehicle control. Dealer replaced the steering damper kit. *ak

    ODI 851796

  • July 7, 1999

    Front · Gasoline · Shock Absorber · Tires

    Pe00020; tire tread separation: while driving about 75 mph, about 90% of the tread on the driver's front side tire came off. Driver was able to control vehicle. 1999, ford, f250. Tire size lt 265/75r16, dot # vnw81xl, original tire equipment. Tire mileage about 20,000. Owner tried to contact firestone, but got the run around. Truck was registered to benito cantu. Report given by friend. *ak the customer got new…

    ODI 869919

  • August 9, 1998

    Front

    There is a popping sound from right front side of vehicle. Consumer feels that there is something loose or it could be metal fatigue when backing up, going forward or when turning wheels. Does not occur during normal driving, only when just accelerating. Sound will occur approximately 4 or 5 times a day. Dealership cannot reproduce the sound, and cannot determine the defect. *ak

    ODI 885753

  • Front

    When driving front end shakes and shimmies excessively, almost causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. *ak

    ODI 10030081

  • Front

    99 ford 250 super duty cannot adjust camber/caster without changing the bushings. The alignment computer shows "value is not within specification. Tire wear, handling and safety problems may result." ford will not take care of this under warranty. This is not adjustable unless a kit is added at my expense. Ford claims it is a wear item and is not covered. If this piece wears out in 14,157 miles, ford has a safety…

    ODI 722014