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1FTNX21F6XE••••••1999 Ford F-250
This build draws 5.3× more complaints than the average 1999 Ford F-250 build (12 vs 2).
12on this build
440on the model
196builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedEngine And Engine Cooling 5Service Brakes 3Hydraulic 3Power Train 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashFeb 2000
Consumer rearended another vehicle traveling at about 55mph. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy. Consumer was not injured
TiresOct 2022
The Belt in the tire separated while driving. This caused a "Bubble" to form causing my truck to shake violently and required changing to the spare tire. If this happened on the highway I could have lost control and caused an accident. I took my truck to a tire installer who…
SuspensionOct 2007
1999 ford f-250 with transmission problems. Consumer had this problem repaired. She was then informed that there was a TSB that she never knew about. Ford is refusing to reimburse her for the repairs. *kb the consumer stated the manufacturer was fully aware of the transmission…
Electrical SystemApr 2005
1999 ford f250 experienced problems with the cigarette lighter.*mr when the lighter was hot it would pop out of it's chamber and onto the floor of the vehicle. The consumer was concerned that a fire would occur. The dealer was able to fix the problem
Service BrakesJun 2002
Consumer states while driving the ABS light stays on and could cause an accident. Cause unknown dealer notified
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTNX21F6XEB11276 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.