While driving at 55 MPH and towing a trailer the left rear tire blew out. The tire was taken to the dealership and they could not determine what caused the blow.*mr consumer first noticed that vehicle was pulling to the right till finding out the blistering at the front left tire at the seam of the thread and the sidewall. Tire had 39,657 miles on it.
1999 Ford F-350: pulls to one side
14 of the 411 complaints about the 1999 Ford F-350 describe pulls to one side.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Pulls to one side by model year
- 20141
- 20132
- 20122
- 20084
- 20051
- 20023
- 20017
- 20004
- 199914
- 19971
- 19961
- 19952
- 19941
- 19932
What owners say
While driving, vehicle started pulling to the left and there was a slight vibration in the front end. When vibration increased consumer proceeded to slowly pull over to the right side of the roadway. Prior to reaching the far right lane a large piece of tread separated from the right front tire. An inspection of the tire found a section of the tire tread missing. The damaged area started on the outer edge proceeding to the middle of the tire and stopping towards the left side of the tire. The tread separation area is approximately 22 inches long and 5 inches wide. No signs of penetration into the core of the tire were observed. Firestone lt, radial, size 265/75r16 radial. *yd the tires were manufactured in canada # 28203 ex bm 14480-s, load range e.
While pressing on brakes, vehicle fails to stop, causing extended stopping distance. Vehicle also pulls to left or right when applying brakes. Dealer has been notified. *ak the manufacturer says that the heavy weight of the vehicle caused the brake problem. Also, rough roads confuse the computer resulting in brake pedal going to the floor.
Steering wanders. Dealer added steering stablizer, but still wanders all over road.
Vehicle was wandering, and it was taken to the dealer. Dealer thought it needed an alignment. Vehicle continued to wander . Dealer said it was steering. Realized it was a problem, but had no remedy.
Ongoing problem with a clunking sound from the front while driving and pulling to the right. Vehicle been in/out of dealer's shop on severaloccasions, and problem is still reoccurring.
Has 2 ford trucks, f350 models, 1999 and2000. Both cars pull to right when brakes are applied.
The vehicle pulls to the left on hard braking. Dealership is inspecting the vehicle.
When applying the brakes vehicle pulls to the left, and then jumps back to the left. Also the vehicle vibrates when brakes are applied. Dealer can't find the cause of the problem.
When brakes are applied the vehicle pulls to the left. Dealer has not been able to correct the problem.
When applying the brakes the front left wheel locked up, causing vehicle to pull to the left. Dealer has replaced has replaced the 2 front rotors.
Brakes: brakes fade easily and will pull to the left. Brakes also shake and shudder the whole vehicle and surge grabbing and ungrabbing when coming to a stop. The steering wheel vibrates and brake pedal pulsates. Brakes began problem with very few miles never loaded or pulling. Results in unsafe braking. Seat belt: drivers seatbelt hangs down and gets caught in bottom of door. You shut your door, fasten the belt not knowing it is stuck in door. In sudden stops, the belt pulls free with much slack remaining possibly allowing your body to go through windshield. Belt twists very easily, and bottom pivot/anchor turns easily allowing belt to hang down in door. Must fiddle with it each time exiting the vehicle and must double check it is not stuck in door. Transmission: automatic transmission did not disengage in cold weather causing vehicle to stall at intersection nearly causing accident several times. Transmission also shifts in and out of gear while going into overdrive erratically. It will go in and out of overdrive several time withing a second or two causing the vehicle and passengers to jerk back and forth suddenly and unexpectedly.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Steering wheel fight after riding over bumps/ruts
- Subject regarding 198196 bolt-on steering stops service group, all models 0307, HR0307A and HR1000A
- Concerns with steering wheel fight after riding over bumps/ruts
- Experiencing steering wheel fight after hitting bumps or ruts in the road on some vehicles
- Some vehicles may experience a popping / squeaking noise in the steering column while turning
Related recalls
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and chassis-cabs. One or more of the four rivets on the lower steering shaft flex coupling may not have been crimped during the sub-assembly process.
- Risk
- If a rivet is not crimped, the flex joint can rotate on the shaft and there would be a reduction in or loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the lower steering shaft rivets and replace any shafts with uncrimped rivets.
Recall number 98V116000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Ford F-350 pulling
Is pulls to one side a common problem on the 1999 Ford F-350?
14 of 411 owner complaints about the 1999 Ford F-350 (3%) mention pulls to one side. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Ford F-350?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Ford F-350
Tire blowout 50Stalling 16No deployment 15Power steering loss 10Brake failure 9Loss of power 9ABS 8Jerking 7Ball joint 5Fuel pump 5
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