1999 Ford F-150 Automatic Transmission Problems
- 34
- 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 34 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear seal · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
(1) 1999 ford f150 that has been well maintained, jumps into low gear while traveling at speed limit (45-55) the overdrive light is flashing. (2)it throws you against the steering wheel. This vehicle had not given any indication of problems (3) carried to dealer (malloy ford, jasper) on july 23 when i could take it. It has not been completed yet. The dealer said it was a heat related problem, but called back and…
ODI 10131487
Automatic Transmission · Shaft Pitman
Consumer was driving the vehicle and tried to set the cruise control. It would not activate. Consumer continued home, parked the vehicle. The next day consumer got into the vehicle, started the vehicle , and proceeded to place it into gear, but vehicle will not longer go into gear. Will contact the manufacturer.*ak
ODI 10115865
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Radiator Assembly
The [redacted] in the consumer 1999 ford f150 engaged in low range while driving. This caused the truck to jerk, lose control and the rear end to go out.*mr the consumer had a new rear end put in but the truck has continued to go in and out of [redacted] automatically. Now the truck start on it's own. The consumer had to disconnect the battery to keep from burning out the starter. When the cruise control is on the…
ODI 10121595
Automatic Transmission · Electrical · Engine
Transmission gears breaking, timing chain loosening. *jb
ODI 10109870
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
Automatic Transmission
Transmission blew a back seal. There was metal and brass shavings in the trasnmission. The repair person said he believed the problem was being caused by "rear seal walking or spinning out, probably due to excess driveshaft moving or flexing. We rebuilt the transmission and a week later we are having the same problem. Except this time the rear seal got so hot it blew the transmission core also. I have spent 1700.00…
ODI 10025208
Automatic Transmission
Seal failer at 75 mph caused the overrive to fail, causing transmission bands to fail. I have an extended warranty policy, however, they are not willing to cover the transmission because they feel the transmission was deliberately run with out fluid. The rear seal failed, causing the rear housing to also fail. This all happened unknowingly while driving down the highway at 75 mph. The transmission would obviosly be…
ODI 764902
Automatic Transmission · Engine
While driving at 35 mph vehicle stalls/ die without warning the dealer has been notified. Mr consumer was also informed that the transmission went bad and was in need of replacing. *jg *jb
ODI 8022073
Automatic Transmission · Engine
Head gaskets blewout. 2 sets of head gaskets blewout within last 6 months. Also was having trouble with transmission. *ak
ODI 8004608
Automatic Transmission
While shifting vehicle into gear all gears will become stuck, and will not release. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak
ODI 8016376
Automatic Transmission · Front · Rear
Vehicle makes a howling noise, it jerked/ accelerated and a clunk noise when letting off gas. Dealer admitted they heard a noise. Consumer asked for a new rear end, and dealer denied the part. *ak consumer was informed there were problems with the 2001 models, consumer is aksing that the part be fixed or the dealer to buy the vehicle back. *slc
ODI 894647
Automatic Transmission
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
ODI 744983
Automatic Transmission
Pickup jumped out of park into reverse going backwards into garage doing extensive damage. Dealer suggested i contact ford which i did. They refused to do anything. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 746282
Automatic Transmission
While driving transmission will quit working, losing power. Gear shift will lock up when consumer pulls off. Then, shift gear will start working again.*ak
ODI 876386
Automatic Transmission · Cruise Control · Exhaust System · Vehicle Speed Control
Suden jump in idle speed(to3000)rpm.dangerous to hold vehicle stopped in snow. Transmission does not downshift to low gear till rmp drops below 1000. Dangerous to stop vehicle. Foot must be applied firmly on brake pedal at traffic lights for the duration of the stop for fear of vehicle lurching forward and hitting car in front. Dealer said he fixed. Problem still present. Very objectionable odor in vehicle( like…
ODI 754608
Automatic Transmission
The transmission fluid and filter was changed at 41,306 miles. Service department at dealership now reports that the entire transmission needs to be rebuilt or replaced. Ford initially declined to help with the repair cost, and it is now being reconsidered. Has this transmission type been one that has cronic problems?
ODI 733829
Automatic Transmission · Body
Transmission converter started making noise when downshifting. Dealership was aware of problem . There were stress cracks on roof. Also, sheet metal showed a gap between openings. *ak
ODI 897591
Automatic Transmission
When coasting at highway speeds or accelerating, transmission will hesitate in shifting from 2to3 and 3to4. Has led to nearly being rearended on several occasions. Plaza ford states nothing is wrong with the vehicle. Also idles hard upon startup and 4x4 does not always engage - dealer also said can't repeat the problem.*ak
ODI 725157
Automatic Transmission · Delivery · Disc · Engine · Frame And Members
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ODI 753229
Automatic Transmission · Rear · Windshield
Front windshield-the windshield would rattle going down the freeway everytime we would be in the truck. Took it in to advise the dealership and all they did was reseal it. Took it in again the second time and they did the same thing. After the third time i made them put in a new windshield. 2 weeks ago this cracked in half. Also the transmission was slipping. They replaced it with a new one. Also the rear end was…
ODI 721283
Automatic Transmission · Gasoline
This vehicle has a terrible transmission problem - the 2nd to 3rd shift, and the 3rd to 2nd shift are rough and slowly tear the transmission apart. Mine has been repaired 4 times and is still suffering from poor shifts and undependability. The engine had a very severe knock when first started - the engine was replaced at 14,500 miles with a remanufactured unit. This vehicle has had 2 transmission rebuilds, one…
ODI 716169
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Transmission dropped into lower gear & started to severely jerk. Engine revved up to 5,000 rpms. The roads were slippery & wet causing no control of vehicle. Took vehicle to dealership & mechanic could not duplicate problem. The problem is intermittent. *ak *yc
ODI 853891
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
Automatic Transmission
Transmission shifts hard going up a gear and when shifting down a gear. *ak
ODI 723540
Automatic Transmission · Frontal
While driving on the highway 60mph there were two cars ahead being towed with no lights on. Consumer didn't see them, and struck them from behind. Neither airbags deployed. Contact dealer for repairs. Parked in front of the trailer, thought the park lever was up, but it was in neutral with hand brakes on vehicle rolled forwards, and hit the trailer, cause airbags to deploy. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 855177