1999 Ford F-150 Engine Problems

January 29, 2002

Engine

The crankshaft went out of the truck at 59k miles. That should not happen. Ford is uncooperative. *ak

ODI 757992

January 15, 2002

Engine

Leaking oil from the head on right side. Well known problem. Recall needs to be done. To many people are spending to much money for these problems. I dont want to be another statistic. *ak

ODI 756994

January 5, 2002

Engine

I noticed the smell of hot or burning oil every time i stop. I had a mechanic check for the problem. He told me i had a leaking head gasket on the right rear side of the engine. I feel it could cause a fire. Nhtsa has bultns sb620275, sb612444, sb612291 help! Ford won't fix without great cost. *ak

ODI 758445

January 1, 2002

Engine

Head gasket is leaking oil from the right side motor. Contacted dealer. *ak *yh

ODI 8008710

December 20, 2001

Engine

Second time in to dealer for the same head gasket failure, 1'st at 24,500 mi 2'nd at 26700. Dealer is trying to resolve the problem, but how many more times must i take it back for a problem ford is aware of.*ak

ODI 762714

December 12, 2001

Engine

Smelled burning oil. Looked under truck and noticed oil leakage on connection between exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe. Took it to the dealer for diagnosis which was blown head gasket. Received no detailed description as to why this happened or extent of other equipment damage. Head and valve gaskets were replaced. No mention of engine replacement or whether or not new gaskets are root cause fix or short term fix.…

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ODI 755824

December 10, 2001

Engine

Engine head gasket has gone bad twice, and both times while conusmer was on street. Also, was leaking oil after gasket broke. Contacted dealer.*ak

ODI 8002141

November 25, 2001

Engine

Ford dealer diagnosed, independent mechanic diagnosed, a bad/leaking head gasket. Press released issued by ford today for leaky head gasket defect on 5.4l engines. This should be extended to cover 4.6l engines as well.*ak

ODI 760082

November 17, 2001 · 28,000 miles

Engine

Head leaks oil on right side of motor had it fixed once and is now leaking again. *jb

ODI 10058722

August 26, 2001 · 42,956 miles

Engine

Had a spark plug strip itself from the head and damaged the threads on the head where the spark plug is screwed into the head.

ODI 10005714

August 18, 2001

Engine

I have a 1999 ford f-150 pick-up with 5.4l v-8 engine. It has had a oil leak on the righthand headgasket. Ford repaired this problem, and it dosen't seem to be leaking any more. This is a problem that has plagued many of these trucks.

ODI 10000867

May 27, 2001

Engine

Valve springs broke causing the loss of pressure and function in/of cylinder 3 . Vehicle was taken to dealership before warranty exp. Regarding this problem and was not repaired by the dealer. Mechanic determined that the spring (s) were faulty.*ak

ODI 746130

March 1, 2001

Engine

Oil was leaking from gaskets. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced head gasket. 2500 miles later leaking started again. Please provide any further information.*ak

ODI 8013836

March 1, 2001

Engine

Right side of head gasket is leaking oil onto engine.*ak

ODI 8003661

February 21, 2001

Engine

Engine cylinder in back of vehicle is leaking oil. Contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything. *ak the oil leaks onto manifold and starter, strong odor of burning oil was present. The dealer stated that the oil leaks from the right hand head gasket at the rear of the block or head joint which was caused by a metal chip in which debris lodged between the head gasket and the block. *yh

ODI 8004360

February 15, 2001

Engine

Passenger side engine head gasket oil leaks are very common on these trucks according to many owners accounts. The cost to repair is $1200-$1600 dollars! Ford is not willing to help after warranty. *ak

ODI 745399

January 23, 2001

Engine

While driving, consumer could smelled oil burning. Contacted dealership and took vehicle in. Mechanic checked vehicle and informed owner that head gaskets had blown. Head gaskets replaced.*ak *slc

ODI 882275

January 10, 2001

Engine

While traveling on highway consumer was smelling oil coming inside of vehicle. Vehicle was leaking oil from gasket. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak

ODI 8005361

January 7, 2001

Engine

Consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and without prior notice engine blew. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak

ODI 877819

December 1, 2000

Engine

Consumer was traveling on highway and without prior warning vehicle was leaking oil from underneath, from the engine. Oil was empty inside of vehicle. Engine blew, and the engine nedds to be replaced.*ak

ODI 878986

November 1, 2000

Engine

When consumer was at gasoline station filling up his gas tank he noticed a burning smell coming from underneath of vehicle. Head gasket came from right hand side of engine. Dealership was aware of problem. Engine needed to be replaced by dealership. *ak

ODI 881026

October 5, 2000

Engine

While waiting at a light, motor started to shut down. Vehicle was not able to be restarted. Had vehicle towed to dealer & informed by mechanic that harmonic balancer had failed & needed to be replaced.*ak *slc

ODI 875467

June 1, 2000

Engine

Engine was leaking oil due to a blown head gasket. Dealer contacted. *ak same symptoms and problems have appeared again, but vehicle is now out of warranty. *tt

ODI 8012700

April 3, 2000

Engine

Engine started to make valve noise on cold starts, it progressed over time to valve noise all the time while being driven. Dealer is have engine replaced, due to a serive bulletin. They say it will be 2 to 3 weeks for the engine to arrive. However, they state that i can still drive the vehicle. Seems kind of dangerous to continue driving a vehicle that needs a new motor. *ak

ODI 720998

March 30, 2000

Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Belts And Associated Pulleys · Engine · Foundation Components · Suspension

Noise in the engine due to worn idler pulley, belt and alternator. *mjs

ODI 552433