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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTRX18L1XKA94606 · Checked Sep 19, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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1FTRX18L1XK•••••• 1999 Ford F-150

This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 1999 Ford F-150 build (5 vs 2).

5on this build
800on the model
348builds in total
Most reported Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Structure 1 Tires 1 Vehicle Speed Control 1

What owners of this build wrote

Engine And Engine Cooling Feb 2005
Was driving the truck home, about a mile out after being on the highway, there was a loud bang. The spark plug had been shot out of it's place, per a shop owner. Not sure why it happened yet. It was stated to us that ford has many complaints of this happening to their trucks. We…
Tires Dec 2004
Spare tire fell off the truck due to failure of the stranded steel cable that secures the tire to the underside of the bed. *bf
Vehicle Speed Control Sep 2002
Short in cruise control/turn signal lever, caused turn signal to not work. This has now happened twice since I purchased the vehicle. The turn signal work intermittently now. I have to jiggle the lever or adjust the tilt on the steering wheel to try to get it to operate. It…
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Doors developed cracks above the inside handles. A kit to correct the problem costs $600.00 per door.*ak
Engine And Engine Cooling Nov 2003
While driving the vehicle at 30 mph, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the engine. When the spark plugs were removed from the engine, they were covered with anti freeze. Engine head gaskets were leaking. Ford has a current technical service bulletin concerning this…

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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 1FTRX18L1XKA94606 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.