Seven problems related to wiring have been reported for the 1999 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I was braking for lunch when I open the drivers door of my F-150 when it burst into flames. The wiring in the door controls was melted. It was a good thing I was not in the truck when the fire occurred!.
1999 Ford F-150 caught fire and burned to a total loss at 3:00 a. M.
While vehicle was parked in driveway vehicle caught on fire. Left front fender was most severely damaged. Fire's origin appeared to be on left rear of engine compartment.
Vehicle had been parked for 10 minutes when the consumer started to smell smoke. Consumer noticed that vehicle was on fire. Contacted the fire department, who responded to put the fire out. Vehicle as totaled. Please be advised this vehicle does not have cruise control.
The sparks plug wires burned up every 30,000 miles. The consumer was informed it would cost 200. 00 to replace.
I have had my f150 for 7 years and have had very few problems. Bad fuel injector and the recall for the cruise control. I have been having trouble with my wipers coming on by themselves. I called my local Ford dealer (columbia Ford, longview,wa) and they said they had not seen this problem before. I did a little research on the web and found your TSB 00-9-6 which describes this problem to a tee. I called the dealer back and was advised I would have to absorb the entire cost for the repair? since they have known about this problem since 2000 and did not recall for this bad switch (see your TSB) "install revised multi-function switch" do I have any recourse in this matter. Like the cruise control switch recalled last year is there a chance of fire? it can be disconcerting to be driving along in 90 degree weather and have your wipers turn on by themselves. I have found many complaints about this at a number of car site it's being called "ghost wipers" the above listed TSB was issued in 2000 but owners were not notified. I believe this is a safety issue that should have been recalled when found. This may have been going on for the past 6 years, the wipers turn on once and you think maybe you hit the switch on the steering wheel by accident.
Faulty electrical wiring causing erratic operation of different parts in vehicle, such as power windows do not to work properly and cause the motor to overheat/ no brakes/no tail lights and malfunctioning of cruise control. Vehicle been in the dealer shop on two occasions, problem still has not be resolved, and vehicle still in the dealer shop. Dealer would not give consumer a loaner until they can correct the problem. Can NHTSA help or provide additional information on this matter.