1999 Ford F-250 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 122 complaints for the 1999 Ford F-250, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 122 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 73,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 73,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Rotors have been recut 3 times. Brake pads have not needed replacement yet.when I jamed on brakes they vibrated then faded causing a rear end collision.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-250. The contact stated that the emergency brake failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 05/24/16 updated 12/12/2017
Other problems reported for the 1999 Ford F-250
- Tires 114 complaints
- Engine 81 complaints
- Steering 50 complaints
- Fuel system 44 complaints
- Air bags 40 complaints
- Transmission 35 complaints
- Cruise control 32 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 29 complaints