general problems of the 1999 Ford F-150

Three problems related to seats have been reported for the 1999 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Seats problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2003

Suddenly and without incident the right front passenger seat became wobbly and unstable when driving, the passenger reports the seat moves side to side. There was no accident. My (independent) mechanic said that the weld gave way. I plan to discuss it with a Ford dealer.

2 Seats problem

Failure Date: 02/19/2002

Driver's seat failed to hold upon impact, causing injury to driver. Manufacturer has not been notified.

3 Seats problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2000

Ford pickup f150 truck doors cracked at windows on both sides. Repaired through Ford. The doors cracked again within month of repair. Not fixed although still under warranty. Ford issued bulletin after repaired, but we were not informed. Bulletin time frame has expired. Ford refuses to fix. Also, frame under bed where class 3 hitch was installed prior to purchase of vehicle (new), broke. Have pictures of same. Ford refused to fix or replace frame. If this had happened while towing on interstate, all could have been killed when hitch and trailer bounced off the road bed and dug into the road while vehicle was in motion. Ford refuses to fix this problem. Had repairs done by welding shop. Body shop and welding shop both state frame is substandard (too thin for weight that Ford states this truck can safely tow). Tongue weight less then 250#. . . Seats repaired 2 times within warranty period (once @ approximately 23000, 2nd @ approximately 48000 miles). Ford states that this is normal wear and tear on vehicle. Previous truck (1987 Ford f150 6 cyl 4x4) had 150000+ mileage with no seat failure.


Other Seats related problems of the 1999 Ford F-150

Seats problems
3
Front Seat Recliner problems
2


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