NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1999–2001

Ford Supercab recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints for the Ford Supercab, covering model years 1999 to 2001. The 2001 model year drew the most complaints (4), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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2 recall campaigns on file
9 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
3 model years with data (1999–2001)

most complaints: 2001 (4 for that model year)
top component: Air Bags (2 complaints)
latest recall 98V056000 (reported Mar 12, 1998)

2 complaints reporting a crash (22.2%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
2 complaints reporting an injury (22.2%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Ford Supercab complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2001 model year has the most complaints: 4 of 9, or 44.4%. Next come 2000 (3) and 1999 (2).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Ford Supercab complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Ford Supercab complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting an injury
1999	2	0	0
2000	3	1	1
2001	4	1	1
All model years	9	2	2

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Ford Supercab components

top 9 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 2 complaints (22.2% of all 9), followed by Power Train (1) and Seat Belts (1).

Components named most often in Ford Supercab complaints (top 9)

Components named most often in Ford Supercab complaints (top 9)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Air Bags	2	22.2%
Power Train	1	11.1%
Seat Belts	1	11.1%
Seats	1	11.1%
Service Brakes, Air	1	11.1%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1	11.1%
Structure	1	11.1%
Tires	1	11.1%
Visibility	1	11.1%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Ford Supercab recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Supercab, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model year 1999.

2 recall campaigns

Ford Supercab recall campaigns covering each model year
1999: 2 campaigns

NHTSA campaign 98V056000
Reported Mar 12, 1998
Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery › Cables
Model year 1999
Vehicle description: Supercab pickup trucks. The positive battery cable is taped to the negative cable which contains a clip to secure the assembly to the side frame rail. If incorrectly positioned, the positive battery cable can contact the air conditioning compressor pulley.
Consequence:
If the cable wears, a complete electrical system failure can occur and potential sparking and/or ignition of flammable material.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and/or modify the battery cable clips to ensure that they are properly located.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 98V055000
Reported Mar 10, 1998
Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer; Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift
Model year 1999
Vehicle description: Supercab pickup trucks with dual rear wheel, and wide frame. The jacks provided with these vehicles are too large to be stowed securely under the seat as intended and were placed loose on the floor in the rear of the cab.
Consequence:
The jacks can move about the passenger compartment creating the potential for personal injury during a crash or sudden stop.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace these jacks.
Filed by Ford Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Ford Supercab questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Ford Supercab have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Ford Supercab, covering model years 1999 to 2001. The most recent, 98V056000, was reported on March 12, 1998 and is filed under “Electrical system”.

Which Ford Supercab model year has the most complaints?

The 2001 model year, with 4 of the 9 complaints in NHTSA’s file (44.4%). The next are 2000 (3) and 1999 (2). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Ford Supercab complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 2 complaints, or 22.2% of all 9. Power Train (1) and Seat Belts (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Ford Supercab?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Ford dealer.

How many Ford Supercab complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 9 complaints, 2 report a crash, 0 a fire, 2 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Ford models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Ford VIN decoder with every Ford model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Ford F-150 1995–2027 · 158 recalls · 35,790 complaints
Ford Explorer 1995–2027 · 131 recalls · 31,089 complaints
Ford Escape 2000–2026 · 95 recalls · 27,343 complaints
Ford Fusion 2006–2020 · 46 recalls · 22,383 complaints
Ford Focus 1999–2018 · 36 recalls · 22,086 complaints
Ford Windstar 1995–2005 · 33 recalls · 14,108 complaints
Ford Edge 2004–2024 · 43 recalls · 14,009 complaints
Ford Taurus 1995–2019 · 52 recalls · 12,702 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.