1999 Ford F-350 air bags problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1999 Ford F-350 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-350. While the contact's father was driving 55 mph, he swerved to avoid striking another vehicle. When the brake pedal was depressed, the driver's side tires did not stop and the steering seized. As a result, the driver struck a tree and the vehicle rolled into a…”
filed Nov 20, 2018
“Dt*: the contact stated the left rear tire blew out while driving 65mph. The front driver side airbag immediately deployed, although there was no contact with the sensor. The vehicle was driven to the contact's garage, but has not been inspected. The police were alerted in order to assist with…”
filed Feb 14, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Air bag light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1871 or b1935 following ecs/rcm replacement. *tt
17603 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2004
Air Bags problems in other F-350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-350 | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 F-350 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 F-350 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 F-350 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 F-350 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 F-350 | 7 | 5% |
| 2005 F-350 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 F-350 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 F-350 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 F-350 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 F-350 | 9 | 6% |
| 2000 F-350 | 12 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Ford F-350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.