1999 Ford F-150 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 52 complaints for the 1999 Ford F-150, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 52 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 61,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 61,000 miles, and 48% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Consumer was driving approximately 35-45 MPH when another vehicle pulled out. Consumer swerved/lost control and ran into a yard, hitting a big tree. Shoulder seat belt strap did not lock. Consumer's chest hit steering as steering wheel broke down and went into the dashboard. Consumer's head hit the windshield and cracked it. Pictures are available. Ak
Dt: the contact took vehicle to have it inspected. The vehicle would not pass inspection due to the tie rod ends being defective. He was told the tie rods ends were corroded and worn out.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Ford F-150
- Engine 252 complaints
- Fuel system 144 complaints
- Brakes 129 complaints
- Body & structure 98 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 89 complaints
- Electrical system 87 complaints
- Cruise control 83 complaints
- Air bags 75 complaints