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by bigwulfe
Jul 22, 2002 - Updated Jul 26, 2002 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No 
Pros: Great Styling, lots of power
Cons: Poor Quality, Mechanical Issues
The Bottom Line: Ford makes a good looking, comfortable truck but doesn't follow through with honesty/good service. Experienced the same at all dealerships.
Previously, I owned a 97 4x4 Offroad F150...loved it dearly. Then I thought I'd update myself by getting a 99 of the same type/options but in a black. It was a 1999 F150 XLT Off-Road, Standard Cab, Step Side, 4.8 ltr w/towing package.
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by Fixorepairdly
Mar 28, 2002 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
Pros: Great pulling power, work horse - Diesel
Cons: Clutch has gone out three times in 75,000 miles
The Bottom Line: I do not recommend this vehicle. I have heard that the automatic is more reliable. If you purchase the diesel with an automatic it might be a worthwhile investment.
This pickup has had more problems than any vehicle I have ever owned. The first clutch went out at 5,000 miles. The clutch was then replaced at 45,000 miles and again at 65,000 miles. When the clutch went out at 65,000 miles the transmission also had ... read more
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by kjhornaday
Jan 7, 2002 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
Pros: Big truck with plenty of luxury items.
Cons: Unreliable, no customer support.
The Bottom Line: This vehicle is obviously poorly designed, poorly manufactured, and poorly serviced. Stay away.
The 1999 Ford F-150 is a truck that Ford should have never produced. In general, I have owned Fords since I started driving years ago, and have never had a single problem. That is, until I encountered this truck.
I took the truck to the ... read more
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by ghredriver
Dec 20, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
Pros: Good cargo space
Cons: Pretty much everything else
Recently I was given a 1999 Ford 4x4 truck as a company truck. This was quite a surprise because all the others the company gave me were Chevy's. I thought that they finally found something that would help me will I was out in the field.
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by tylerboone
Jul 27, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
Pros: Radio signal is great
Cons: Bad cornering, Pickup, no comfort
This is truly the biggest pos in the world! I got about 17 miles a gallon highway driving in the most uncomfortable seats ever! With one pro and many cons, this is the worst vehicle that I have ever driven.
Pro: (Yep. only one)
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by TGJERICHO
Apr 24, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
We bought this truck because we are poor. And we couldn't afround even an old chevy.
Any ways the truck we bought was a '86 ford f-250 no 4X4 and it only came with a six cylider, stright at that. Now the only thing that I like about the truck ... read more
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by jshal40
Jan 19, 2004 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: Nice looking, has done a lot of work for me, pulls a heavy load easily.
Cons: Big things break, small things break.
The Bottom Line: Maybe mine was an aberration, the other reviews seem good, but I have had lots of big and little service issues. My next truck will never again be a Ford
I bought this truck new from the Ford dealer. It is nice looking but I have had many service issues. The head gaskets had to be redone twice with the truck under 70,000 miles, the first time under warranty which didn't fix the problem and the second ... read more
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by taylorw
Dec 12, 1999 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: GREAT LOOKING, FEELS SOLID
Cons: UNRELIABLE QUALITY
We were fed up with the cost of repairing our old camper van,
so we set out to lease a truck. The '99 F-150 series appealed to
us with a solid build, reasonable cost, and great looks. We
got our new truck off the lot and within the first ... read more
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by dkcambel
Apr 13, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Practical, reliable, and fun to drive
Cons: Difficult to park, brake problems
The Bottom Line: This is an ok vehicle. I can't strongly recommend it but I also can't say don't buy it.
I bought my truck new in 1999. It now has 70k miles on it. Through that time, I've mostly had minor problems. The lower back support on the driver's seat had to be replaced. The ignition coil went out and had to be replaced. And, the transmission went ... read more
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by hooperkj
Jan 16, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: No
Pros: Appearance, Interior Finish
Cons: Noisy cabin due to poor seals on doors.
Head Gasket Defect in Triton V8s
The Bottom Line: Stay away from used models with the Triton V8. Some engines have a manufacturing defect that requires expensive repairs and Ford doesn't take responsibility for the problem.
This review is directed to potential buyers of a used 1999 F150 or 1999 Expedition with either of the Triton V8s. These vehicles generally have a good reputation but consumers should be aware of a manufacturing defect that requires potentially expensive ... read more
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by pillow_fluff
May 31, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: No
Pros: looks good
Cons: no power
My dad has had 2. A 1999 & a 2000. The 1999 one was a long wheel base with a Triton v10. It had no power. Most 350 chevy's have more. I even like Fords better but it had no power. The truck itself was nice. Well as nice as it gets since it was a ... read more
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by del0709
May 18, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handles good and very reliable
Cons: Too light
I have recently purchased a 1999 Ford F-150 and thought I would share my opinion on it. This is a very reliable vehicle, however, the 4.2L V-6 engine makes it a little too light for any real work. If you are going to purchase a F-150, the Triton V-8 is ... read more
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by Beet911now
Jan 13, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Mechanically well-built
Cons: Cheap Interior
The Ford Motor Company's F-150 series are the most reliable trucks a person can buy. We have had no problems at all aside from our clutch which just recently started getting looser. It doesn't get a whole lot for gas mileage, but we only use it to get to ... read more
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by TomFitzgerald
Dec 11, 1999 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: No
Pros: wonderful corperate quality standard
Cons: "Bad rap"
I have worked in the Automobile Manufacturing business most of my adult life. NO ONE has more stingent quality standards to uphold than Ford!!! I have supplied parts to every domestice manufacturer you can name. I have owned a Ranger for 12 years and ... read more
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by brock3
Mar 9, 2011 - Updated Mar 10, 2011 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good ride, good power, excellent handeling
Cons: too many failed coils, too many electrical problems,
The Bottom Line: Great 2nd vehicle, solid truck table.MsoNormalTable { font-size: 10pt
Upholstery has worn well, dash is not cracked, door panels and seat still in good sharp ,the Ford's interior has held up much better than my wife 03 envoy with 60,000 miles. The truck now at 90,000 miles and no rattles. Not ... read more
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by trent72
Aug 26, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Step Side. Short Bed/Compact. Stylish.
Cons: Gas Mileage.
The Bottom Line: I recommend this vehicle as a work truck for hauling loads of material and driving relatively short distances such as 10-15 miles to and from your destination.
I have owned a 1999 Ford 150 Short Bed Step Truck for a few months now and enjoy it very much. I thi ... read more
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by shoplmart  in Cars & Motorsports
Feb 4, 2002 - Updated Aug 11, 2005 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: V10 power, Aggressive styling, Spacious cabin, Good ride
Cons: Insane gas mileage, V10 could use even more power
The Bottom Line: This is an excellent truck, If the price and operating costs were not so high it would have received 5 stars. .
Until 1998, the Dodge Ram was the only full size V10 powered heavy-duty truck. Ford has since joined the V10 bandwagon and added a 6.8-liter V10 to compliment their ultra-heavyweight F-250. While not nearly as bold in appearance as the 1999 ... read more
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by MerlinSteele
Mar 25, 2001 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Smooth ride, plenty of power
Cons: poor gas mileage
The Bottom Line: I'd recommend this truck for light duty work, or just travelling around town, as long as you can afford the gas.
Well, I've had my Ford F-150 for about a year now, and so far it hasn't given me any problems.
I've been mostly a Chevy person for most of my life, however, when I started looking at pickups last year, I noticed that with the Ford, you get ... read more
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by amhickman
Dec 16, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliable
Cons: LowGas Milage
Why did I buy the truck? I bought the truck because I wanted a truck and after shopping around looking at other brands Ford had the best deal. I love my truck. It was a smart choice to purschace. I love my truck because it is fun to drive and I have not ... read more
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by raptors5555
Oct 13, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: works great, smooth ride
Cons: none
I got a 1998 Ford F-150 extended cab because I needed something to use to haul things around in. And certainly not to my surprize, it lived up to my expectations by being a work horse of a machine. This truck is powerful, rugged, and dependable, just ... read more
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