LOSS OF POWER ASSIST; STEERING & BRAKING
Opened Jun 20, 2000
Closed Jul 29, 2002
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
1999 Ford Stripped Chassis
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Nov 10, 2008
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview
Our database contains 7 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1999 Ford Stripped Chassis, most frequently naming the driver assistance and engine categories. 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 2 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 2008 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr 2008 | 2 | 5 |
| May 2008 | 1 | 6 |
| Nov 2008 | 1 | 7 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Driver assistance685.7%
- Engine114.3%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Safety investigations
NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Driver assistance
Filed Nov 10, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD STRIPPED CHASSIS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALER AND THEY DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) IN 2007. WHEN THE PARTS BECAME AVAILABLE, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO THE REMEDY REFERENCED IN THE RECALL. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE REPAIR WAS MADE, HE NOTICED THAT THE COMPONENT WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY. WITHIN ONE YEAR, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER SIX TIMES. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SUFFICIENTLY REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY $329 TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED AGAIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,652 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 21,469. UPDATED 12/1/08 *CN UPDATED 12/05/08.*JB
- NHTSA ID
- 10248352
- Incident
- Nov 12, 2007
- Mileage
- 16,652 mi
Driver assistance
Filed May 8, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 (NA) FORD STRIPPED CHASSIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL IN OCTOBER OF 2007. SHE CALLED THE DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. A TECHNICIAN AT THE DEALER DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AND ADVISED HER THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE WITHIN 30 DAYS. SHE HAS NOTIFIED THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY CONTINUALLY PROVIDE INACCURATE ESTIMATES AS TO WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. AS OF MARCH 8, 2008, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 10227042
- Incident
- Oct 12, 2007
Driver assistance
Filed Apr 7, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 (NA) FORD STRIPPED CHASSIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007. HE IMMEDIATELY TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH DISCONNECTED. HE WAS INFORMED BY A REPRESENTATIVE THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER OF 2007. HE CALLED BACK IN DECEMBER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN MARCH OF 2008. HE CALLED BACK IN MARCH OF 2008 AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE STILL UNAVAILABLE AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD ARRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 29,000. UPDATED 4/25/08 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN RESOLVED.
- NHTSA ID
- 10223627
- Incident
- Sep 5, 2007
Driver assistance
Filed Apr 7, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD STRIPPED CHASSIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. SHE CALLED THE DEALER IN OCTOBER OF 2007 TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE LOCAL DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE REPRESENTATIVE FURTHER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOTIFY HER WHEN THE PARTS ARRIVE. SHE DID NOT HAVE THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH DISCONNECTED AT THE TIME, INSTEAD SHE MANUALLY DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER IN MARCH OF 2008 AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. SHE THEN CALLED HER LOCAL DEALER BACK AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THEY STILL HAD NOT RECEIVED THE PARTS FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CALL OTHER DEALERS; HOWEVER, THEY WERE AT LEAST TWO HOURS AWAY. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE ENGINE SIZE, NUMBER OF CYLINDERS, RECALL NUMBER, AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 10223564
- Incident
- Aug 20, 2007
Driver assistance
Filed Jan 9, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD STRIPPED CHASSIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL ON OCTOBER 2007 AND HE IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER OF 2007. HE CALLED BACK IN DECEMBER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH OF 2008. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE RECALL NUMBER, ENGINE SIZE, AND NUMBER OF CYLINDERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 26,000. UPDATED 03/11/08. *LJ
- NHTSA ID
- 10214277
- Incident
- Oct 11, 2007
Driver assistance
Filed Jan 8, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD STRIPPED CHASSIS MOTORIZED CUTAWAY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST OF 2007 AND A SECOND ONE IN OCTOBER. HE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHEN FORD WILL HAVE THE PART FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL RECALL REPAIR. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE PURCHASE DATE, ENGINE SIZE, AND RECALL NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 10214175
- Incident
- Oct 20, 2007
Engine
Filed Jul 1, 2003
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTES TO LEAK GAS OVER THE CATALIC CONVERTER SHIELD, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT IF THE PROBLEM CONTINUES THE VEHICLE COULD CATCH ON FIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10026326
- Incident
- Jun 20, 2003
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
6999
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING E40D / 4R100 TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER FLOW TEST SPECIFICATION. *TT
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING E40D/4R100 TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER FLOW TEST SPECIFICATION. *MJS
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1999Viewing | 7 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.