1999 Ford F-150 Electrical System Problems
- 54
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 54 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 14 indicate fire
What owners report
- spark plug · 11 records
- fire department · 8 records
- under hood · 6 records
- caught fire · 6 records
- fire fire · 5 records
- windshield wipers · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Consumer had just started to drive the vehicle when he heard a pop. After pulling off the road to inspect the vehicle, he found nothing. He got back on the road, and the vehicle ran fine. After arriving home consumer inspected the coil, and the spark plug came right out with it.*ak 4spark plus blew out of cylinder head. *tt
ODI 10111478
Electrical System
While traveling 75 mph on the interstate there was a loud noise, then the vehicle lost power. Consumer had to make it across several lanes trying to avoid a traffic accident. Vehicle had to be towed to the dealer, and it discovered that a spark plug blew out. Dealer repaired the spark plug sleeve as a temporary repair.*ak...*ak
ODI 10115351
Electrical System
While the vehicle was parked it caught on fire on it's own. The fire department extinguished the fire. Vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10113404
Electrical System
While driving about 45 mph consumer heard a loud clanking sound, only to discover that the spark plug blew out of its socket, causing the vehicle to lose power and eventually stall. *ak
ODI 10101783
Electrical System
Pulling away from a stop light doing approx 20 mph in a 99 f-150. The spark plug on the passenger side #2 cyl. Blew completely out of the head. Contacted the dealership and they were absolutly no help, stating that there was no warrrenty on this item and that an approx repair cost was in the neighborhood of $3500. Ended up taking it to a local reputable shop here in phx. They were able to repair it for consideribly…
ODI 10095991
Control Unit/Module · Cruise Control · Electrical System · Heater Core
Dt: the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. The contact complained about electrical problems since the cruise control stopped working in august 2004. Within a month of the cruise control malfunctioning the abs sensor illuminated on the dashboard, and the heater stopped working. Approximately one month ago the power door locks stopped working. When it was hot outside, the contact turned off the lights in the vehicle he…
ODI 10138022
Electrical System
1999 ford f-150 blown spark plug. I replaced the spark plugs on my f-150 approximately three months ago. I replaced the original plugs with autolite double platinum plugs. Yesterday (june 13, 2004) while accelerating from a stop light, i heard a loud bang from under the hood. Luckily i was only about a mile away from home. Once there, i raised the hood and found that the number two spark plug had been blown out of…
ODI 10075353
Electrical System · Interior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts
Digital odometer light turns on & off. Door ajar light, dome light, and automatic door locks go on & off also. Electrical problems may be the "gem module." seat belts do not retract getting cut/damaged from door latch when door is closed, they have been replaced once already. Ford engineers were notified nearly six months ago but no reply. *la
ODI 10074470
Electrical System
Door switches for lights fail to turn off interior lights, have seen same problem with several other truck of same year. *jb
ODI 10060494
Electrical System
Spark plug blew out of head, stripping threads from head. This is the second one for this vehicle. The first was in june of 2002.*ak
ODI 10052409
Electrical System
On multiple occasions all external and internal lights would cut off for a fraction of a second and then light back up. Each time they went out once and so fast that it was barely noticed. The number of these incidents are unknown. I would say fewer than 10. The first dealership it was reported to was crescent ford in high point, nc. At the time, they did not record the issue as being reported and did not advise me…
ODI 10129699
Electrical System
Spark plug blew out of number three cylinder. Cost between $1900 to 2000 to repair.*ak
ODI 10037381
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
While backing out of a parking space at 8 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards up to 60 mph. The shifter was moved drive and the vehicle continued to accelerate forward. The brakes would not stop the vehicle. As a result the vehicle slammed into an embankment. Vehicle was taken to the dealer where the replaced the mass air glow sensor and throttle assembly. *ak the bed of the truck was pushed outward on…
Crash reported
ODI 10037950
Electrical System
There is a short in the electrical system that allows the radio and the instrument panel light to come on by itself at separate times when the vehicle is turned off. The dealership is unable to identify the cause of the electrical short.*ak
ODI 10103885
Electrical System
July 2003 my electronic odometer blinks out. I have had to tap the glass to ge tit to come back on this is usually when 1st starting the truck. Now the odometer will blink out while i am driving and then turn back on. I have on 67,000 miles. Plus the driver side window motor is making a grinding noise when the window is going up. Also october 31 the gear shifter will no disengage while i am applying the brake to go…
ODI 10045620
Electrical System · Engine
3 spark plugs on my 99 f150 have backed themselves out, causing immediate engine decompression. The only way to adequately repair is to completely remove the head, a multi-day, multi-dollar task. Viewing auto message boards suggest i am not alone in this experience. Apparently there is some defect in the triton v8 engine design, although my research shows ford has not addressed this issue. *ak
ODI 10030683
Automatic Transmission · Control Arm · Electrical System · Emission Control · Fuel System, Gasoline
I bought the 99 f-150 used. I've owned it for 2 years and in those two years spent over 3000 dollars repairing it. I cant handle the thought of keeping a truck that cost so much in repairs. And now the dealer tells me i need a new transmission. This is one week after i spent over 500 replacing the spark plugs, fuel filter, and getting the fuel injectors cleaned. I have only 58,000 miles on the thing and was told by…
ODI 10023974
Electrical System
FORD F-150 LIGHTNING SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT. *LA
ODI 10043106
Electrical System
My family and i were traveling on the interstate when our gauges on our truck began to go from zero to one hundred miles per hour back and forth. Our gas gauge would from full to empty. All gauges on the dash would go crazy. Our battery light had come on a few miles before this occurred. We lost all power and our truck decelerated quickly on the interstate. We found a parts store and put on a new alternator and…
ODI 10020551
Electrical System
I own a 1999 ford f-150 lariet and the power locks are malfunctioning on both sides. I have a neighbor with a 2001 f-150 and he has the identical problem. The locks work at times and then don't at others. I am only at 45000 miles and am out of warranty but wanted to know if this is a ford recognized flaw. *jb
ODI 10018313
Electrical System
Consumer states the circuit board on the vehicle has malfunctioned causing the brake lights to stop working. Contacted dealer and the dealer is aware of the problem but have no rememdy. *jb *yh
ODI 8017920
Electrical System
Consumer states electrical system failed. Dealer notified.*ak
ODI 10033713
Electrical System
Door ajar indicator stays illuminated. Interior and cargo lights stay illuminated although doors are shut, also drivers side door is the only one that is used. Problem has been going on for 3 months.*ak. Consumer also stated if the key is in the igniton the bell will go off.*jb
ODI 8011049
Electrical System
Various switches are failing, passenger side window switch, electric mirror adjust switch, fan switch for heater/ac and the most annoying is the multifunction switch which causes the wipers to come one when ever they feel like it. I also personally know of two other ford f150 owners suffering from similar problems. I think its time that ford stops using inferior parts before we all start buying dodge. *nm
ODI 10165701
Air Conditioner · Automatic Transmission · Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Foundation Components · Fuel System, Gasoline · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Interior · Manual Transmission · Power Window Devices And Controls · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Service Brakes, Air · Suspension · Tires · Unknown Or Other · Visibility · Wheels
Truck was unstable with cause unknown by dealership. Owner has taken vehicle in for corrective action several times, however nothing has changed. Vehicle vibrates excessively when at idle with rpm gauge fluctuating up/down. *ak consumer states that the engine runs rough, oil level dropped and there was a clicking noise in which the dealer replaced the fan blade and fan clutch. Rear brakes experienced grinding,…
ODI 8013741