The 1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty has 4 recalls, the most serious being a mispositioned battery cable clip that lets the cable rub against the air conditioning compressor pulley, potentially causing a short circuit and an engine compartment fire.
The parking brake on certain trucks may not hold the vehicle stationary on a steep grade, meaning the truck can roll if left parked on an incline without the transmission also holding it in place. On dual rear wheel Super Cab models, the jack stored under the rear seat is too large to be properly secured, and during a sudden stop or crash it can break free and strike occupants inside the cab. Trucks equipped with the 7.3L diesel engine also have a recall covering a camshaft position sensor that can fail without warning, cutting engine power while the vehicle is moving and raising the risk of a crash depending on traffic and road conditions at the time.
At a glance
What can fail
The camshaft position sensor in some 7.3L diesel engines may fail, causing the engine to stall and loss of propulsion.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the camshaft position sensor and replace it if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
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A rust preventative coating on the rear rotors interferes with the parking brake linings, which may prevent the parking brake from holding the vehicle on steep grades as required.
What the fix does
The parking brake will be burnished to restore proper contact between the linings and rotors.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The battery cable clip may be positioned incorrectly on the frame rail, allowing the positive or negative battery cable to contact the air conditioner compressor pulley. This can cause the cable to chafe, leading to a short circuit and potential engine compartment fire.
What the fix does
Battery cables will be inspected for positioning and damage, and replaced if needed with the clip correctly positioned.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The jack installed under the rear seat is too large to be properly secured. It can move around the passenger compartment and potentially injure an occupant during a crash or sudden stop.
What the fix does
A new jack that fits properly will be installed correctly beneath the rear seat on the passenger side.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
