I have the "death wobble" which means my f250 starts to shake uncontrollably (as if driving on a washboard dirt road) after I hit a bump in the road. Could be a manhole cover, a pot hole or the seems on the freeway. Especially if I hit the bump with one tire and if I am on a curve. It shakes until the truck comes to a stop. Started infrequently now happens often and predictably (I have video). Tires helped for a while, new shocks did not solve problem. Lots of posts complaints online. Don't know solution but seems very dangerous.
The worst 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Pulls under hard braking
There is no summary currently available
EA01004
Parking brake
On may 11, 1998, ford motor company filed a defect information report concerning parking brake failure on certain 1999 f-350 super duty vehicles built at the kentucky truck plant from january 26, 1998 through april 24, 1998; recall 98v‑101.the reduction in parking brake effectiveness may occur on some of these vehicles, and is caused by the rust preventative coating the surface of the parking brake lining material which reduces the frictional characteristics at the lining and rotor interface.on march 13, 2000, odi opened rq00-010 on parking brake failures on 1999-2000 model year super duty f-series vehicles, on the basis of six failure reports on those vehicles.the data received from ford in its response to the rq00-010 information request, revealed a high failure rate for the 1999 f-450/550 vehicles (1200r/100k), and a high failure rate of the 1999 f-350 vehicles manufactured outside the recall build months.engineering analysis ea01-002 was opened january 12, 2001, when odi upgraded rq00-010.on march 5, 2002, ford motor company filed a defect inforation report concerning parking brake cables in 1999 model year ford f-250/350/450/550 vehicles, equipped with manual transmissioms, built from january 3, 1998 through september 30, 1998; safety recall 02v‑068.the engineering analysis closing report is attached.
EA01002
Engine stalling
There is no summary currently available
SQ00020
Loss of power assist; steering & braking
EA00017
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series 264
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Rear leaf spring noise
- High pressure oil pump leak on vehicles equipped with 7.3L diesel engine
- Broken exhaust manifold studs
- Significant changes have been made to the 7.3L dit engine effective with the 1998 and 1999 model years
- A cackling noise with the engine warm and slightly above idle, and/or a buzzing noise from the fuel...
- Rough idle and engine miss due to injector bore scuffing at green engine break-in
- Significant 1999 7.3L diesel engine content revisions
- The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may illuminate with a false diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1298...
- On some vehicles not equipped with cruise control, the engine may idle at the normal engine RPM but lacks...
- For 7.3L dit engines, rotunda tool has issued an injector performance analyzer that may now be purchased...
What 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Evaristo corvera vs winnebago industries. *mr vehicle doesn't fill up fuel at 3/4 tank capacity. Manufacturer would not repair the problem. At this point, metal bracket on the chassis holding motorhome is broken. Manufacturer also refused repair on the bracket because vehicle is out of warranty.
Failure of either air bag to deploy during a collision at 50 MPH. I struck the rear of another vehicle and neither air bag in my vehicle deployed. The vehicle in question is a 1999 ford super duty f-350 dually pickup.
Nar 6-03-2003 *mr 7.3 diesel engine air cleaners.
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Is the 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1.3 times a typical Super Duty F Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series have?
No recalls on record.
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