The 1999 Ford F-350 Sd has 33 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 20% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
33
Engine complaints
20%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
1
Related recalls
Defect
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
“3 CAR PILE UP. OUR TRUCK WAS THE 3RD VEHICLE. IMPACT SPEED 35 TO 45 MPH. WE HAVE A 1 TON TRUCK THAT HAD THE FRAME BENT AND MOTOR MOUNT THAT BROKE. REPAIR DAMAGE EST. TO BE $9,000. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK”
NHTSA has 33 complaints about the 1999 Ford F-350 Sd engine — 20% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 07V553000.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.