1. Ford F-150
  2. Problems
  3. 1999
  4. Engine

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

BandRecords
60–100k mi30
30–60k mi12
100–150k mi11
150–400k mi4
1–30k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 23, 2000

    Automatic Transmission · Delivery · Disc · Engine · Frame And Members

    NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

    ODI 753229

  • February 2, 2000

    Engine

    While driving consumer could smell burning oil from the head gasket at all times. *ak

    ODI 856209

  • October 13, 1999

    Engine · Seat Belts

    Consumer's son was insid eof vehicle when the bolt that holds the seat belt came off. Head engine gasket blew out. The mileage was 4600. *ak

    ODI 850636

  • June 16, 1999

    Engine

    Oil is leaking from the rear seals of the engine which could cause the engine to lock up, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

    ODI 854865

  • June 1, 1999

    Automatic Transmission · Engine · Latch

    The driver smells burning oil due to the right rear cylinder head leaking. Yh

    ODI 551270

  • 25,000 miles

    Engine

    Consumer complained about engine head gasket leaking oil. *ak

    ODI 10061743

  • 80,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    While driving spark plug blew out of the cylinder head and a loud noise was heard. The noise startled the driver who lost control of the vehicle momentarily. The cylinder head was replaced. *ak

    ODI 10050436

  • Engine

    The head gaskets with 4.6 and 5.4 engines were defective. (ford bulletin 02-22-07) the oil dripped onto the flange which held the exhaust pipe to the manifold on the right side of the engine. Scc *jb

    ODI 10011613

  • Engine

    Consumer called complaining about having numerous problems with the spark plug been replaced on the vehicle more than two times since the vehicle was purchased.dealer was contacted and stated that they don't know why is this happening with the vehicle. Mr

    ODI 8022757

  • Engine

    Engine head gasket blew out, causing coolant to leak onto manifold and engine. Dealer has been notified. *ak

    ODI 860179

  • Engine

    Oil leaking from head gaskets, causing burned oil smell, drips on exaust,smokes also, scared of fire hazard.*ak

    ODI 762157

  • Engine

    BLOWN RIGHT HEAD GASKET. *AK

    ODI 760368

  • Engine

    New truck has constant vibration at idle and all speeds, 4th time back to dealer they made vibration worse, last resort for dealer is to replace engine mounts. *ak

    ODI 736460

  • Engine

    Leaks oil,replaced oil pan gasket at approx. 15000 miles and again at 33210 miles

    ODI 728240

  • Engine

    Fuel comsumption- truck will only get 8-10 miles per gallon with the 4.2 engine been to dealer two times they state nothing can be done. *ak

    ODI 718342

  • Engine

    The head gasket on the right side of the engine is blown. Consumer is concerned that the oil leaking out of the engine could cause a fire. *yd *ts

    ODI 566307