1999 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
- 116
- 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.
What owners report
- spark plug · 50 records
- head gasket · 40 records
- cylinder head · 17 records
- plug blew · 14 records
- right side · 11 records
- spark plugs · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 30 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Ford f-150 xlt 57,000 miles - spark plugs stripped, and destroy spark plug. Noticed hissing sound from under hood when engine was just turned off. Ticking sound when first starting engine. Took vehicle to local ford dealership for servicing. No warranty support. Claims to never hear of problem, even though f150-online forum has over 100 such incidents reported. *la
ODI 10047527
Engine
I have a f-150 pick-up still being paid off and it is leaking for the right hand side. There are technical service bulletins for this but it will cost a couple of thousand to replace the head. If ford knows about this and i have looked all over the internet and others had similar problems, why hasn't a recall been issued. *la
ODI 10047458
Engine
I have a 99 ford f150 with a head gasket problem. The left head was replaced with 3000 miles on the truck because of the same leak. The dealer told me that ford had some bad millwork on the heads and they couldn't get a good seal. Now with 73000 the heads are starting to seep again. Also my truck has a crack in the door metal near the corner of the window of the drivers side. Here again it seems to be a problem…
ODI 10045261
Engine
While driving on the highway a spark plug ejected from the right side cylinder head of my 1999 ford f150 triton v8 truck at 56,978 miles. Cylinder head was replaced at ford dealership at a total cost of $2,418.93. I was notified this was not covered by the manufacturer. *jb
ODI 10137926
Engine
1999 ford f150 lightning blew two spark plugs out of the head. *la
ODI 10047253
Engine
Consumer states engine service light stays on. Dealer notified. *ak
ODI 10029481
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
Engine
The head gasket failed. *jb oil leaked again out of the right rear cylinder head. Scc
ODI 10006907
Engine
I have a 1999 f150 ford truck. Large oil leak from the right hand head gasket at the rear of the block on my engine. Also a leak on outside right hand filling intake valley. Estimated cost from ford dealership $1600 depending on what it takes to repair it. I feel this is a major repair and possibly the part was poorly machined. *jb
ODI 10013573
Engine
1999 ford f150 5.4l with badly leaking head gasket right side. Seems to be a known problem for ford yet no recall or assistance from ford? Leaking oil is a hazard and oil on hot engine components not safe.
ODI 10000573
Engine
The spark plug blew out of the aluminum cylinder head while driving, the entire cylinder head was replaced. *ak *jb
ODI 10010018
Engine
This is a svt addison vehicle. Consumer states that there was a manufacturer owners notification for this vehicle engine inter cooler, but the notifcation ended september 2002. Per the notification theirs a defect in the inter cooler that causes coolant to leak into the engine, which results in engine seizing up. Consumer has experience this problem put dealership is refusing to fix as a result of the notifaction…
ODI 8023690
Engine
Right rear head gasket leaking oil, and is also stated in manufacturers t.s.b. No recall as of yet. Ph
ODI 10007541
Engine
The head gasket leaked oil, which resulted in a loss of engine power. *jb
ODI 10008904
Engine
Consumer states that while driving and without warning the head gasket blew causing coolant fluid to leak. Dealer notified ts
ODI 8022877
Engine
Spark plugs blowing out of aluminum heads on triton 5.4liter motor.causing major damage to heads.*jb
ODI 10008155
Engine
Consumer states that the tension wire separated and shreaded the serpentine belt while driving. Causes loss of of vehicle control. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information. Nlm
ODI 8019337
Engine
This 5.4 litre engine is leaking oil from the head gasket onto hot engine with minor smoking. *ak *yh
ODI 8016204
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
Engine
Head gasket is leaking oil. Had part replaced, but problem reoccurred. Dealer contacted.*ak vehicle went back to dealer but no signs of leak. Consumer adds this is a slow leak and cannot be detected in a short diagnosis. *tt
ODI 8013692
Engine
Vehicle shutdown without prior warning. There was a loud banging noise coming from underneath the hood dealership wa saware of problem.*ak
ODI 8008882
Engine
According to service manager at a st. Paul, mn ford dealer, ford has had numerous problems with the 5.4 l engines passenger side rear cylinder spark plug mount stripping and blowing the spark plug out causing engine damage. I was told that ford has kept this quiet but have covered costs on this up to 75,000 miles. My vehicle was submitted to ford but denied being over 75,000 miles. Cost to fix was over $1200.00 and…
ODI 760618
Engine
Head gasket blew and needed to be replaced. *ph after spending lump sums of money the consumer was told that there is an defect in the deck surface of the engine block that allowed oil to leak out of the engine. The condition was not caused by the head gaskets. Due to the extent of damages to the engine a new one had to be purchased for over $5000.00. The consumer is asking ford to help pay for repairs on the faulty…
ODI 10055569
Engine
Truck was brought in for scheduled service and i was informed a head gasket was leaking. This is a vehicle that has been well maintained. I don't believe the engine has ever gone over 3000 rpm, cost to repair $2,200. This is absolutely ridiculous. I was shocked to see how many other people have submitted complaints about the same problem. What does it take to get ford to take care of this problem?*ak
ODI 758687
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