1999 Ford F-150 Gasoline Problems
- 36
- 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 36 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- spark plug · 7 records
- provide further · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Gasoline
1999 ford f150 5.4l v8 blew out the number four (4) spark plug located on the passenger side in the rear. Personal research has told me that this is a very common problem due to a "factory defect" (ford motor company does not admit this) of not having enough threads in the head to hold the plug. Recommended repairs include replacing the head, which is $2,500 job. I am using a thread tapping dye with an insert to fix…
ODI 10223646
Gasoline
Have a 1999 f150 that has a fix recorded for the head gasket, but has no recall. Even though ford knows there is a fault, and should take care of or repay the consumer for fixing, since ford knows there is a problem. *ak
ODI 10187636
Gasoline
1999 FORD F-150 SPARK PLUGS BLOWING OUT. *NM
ODI 10182774
Gasoline
I was driving my family down a winding major mountain highway in my 1999 ford f150 truck (5.4l v-8, 117400 mileage) when a loud bang came from the engine area and my truck lost power. This startled me and i lost momentary control of the truck. I regained control and pulled to the road side. The next day (10/3/05) i took the truck to fairway ford service department. They had replaced all the spark plugs about 10,000…
ODI 10139994
Gasoline
Manufacturing defect - plug thread failure vehicle is a 1999 ford f-150 4x with 5.4l triton and approx. 45,000 miles. While unaggressively accellerating at normal highway speeds the engine lost power and a loud popping sound could be heard. The vehicle was immediately pulled to the side of the highway, turned off, and towed to a repair facility. No injury or crash occurred. Investigation indicated a spark plug and…
ODI 10136508
Gasoline
I was merging onto a busy road safely, and a spark plug blew out of my engine head. It caused an immediate loss of power and almost caused an accident because the truck would not move in heavy traffic. It also posed a fire hazard as fuel continued to pour into a cylinder with no spark plug sealing the top of it.*ak
ODI 10098220
Gasoline
1999 f 150. The engine spit the spark plug out and damaged the head,coil, wiring and hood. *jb
ODI 10137884
Gasoline
Drove my f-150 truck to eat then when i came out i drove it about 100 yards and stop and did about 15 minutes shoping at home depot when i came out and started it it made a bang. It sounded like a hole in the tail pipe. When i took it to the dealer they said it was a cylinder head from a blow spark plug.*ak
ODI 10090539
Gasoline
Whenever consumer turned the key to start the engine, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the engine. Spark plugs were removed, that were covered with anti freeze. Engine head gaskets were leaking, and that caused the engine to throw a rod. Ford has a current technical service bulletin concerning this engine problem.*ak
ODI 10044367
Gasoline
Noticed a smell of burnt motor oil at right side front on 11/9/2002. Check all fluid levels. They were ok went to auto dealer where i bought the truck monday morning 11/11/2002. Mechanic check the truck out and found out the head gasket leaking oil. He said he has replaced several of these type head gaskets(most of the time rightside) on the 5.4 engines from 1999 to present. The truck is out of manufactors warranty…
ODI 769557
Gasoline
Rough engine idle. Dealer checked 3x's and says it's the way ford leans the engines that causes the rough idle. They can't replace parts unless they find a bad one. They ran electrical test equipment and found nothing. I'm not the only one that has this problem.*ak
ODI 756178
Catalytic Convertor · Gasoline
Catalyic converter had been replaced 3 times. Fuel was going into engine /burned through and caused a hole in cataylic converter. No remedy.*ak
ODI 897694
Gasoline · Hydraulic Power Assist System
While traveling at approximately 10 mph under wet/rainy conditions consumer attempted to make a right turn when vehicle failed to follow path of road, and went straight ahead. *ak as condsumer was driving engine light began to flash, and then vehicle stalled, no power steering as well as brakes failed vehiicle went straight into a ditch, consumer suffered injuries, contacted dealer but not willing to even inspect…
1 injury
ODI 887343
Gasoline
Engine has severe knock at start up ,and uses oil , dealership has repeated told me that this is not a issue. Other ford truck owners have informed me that their engines where replaced under warranty , while i have been put off and now vechicle is off warranty.*ak
ODI 745403
Gasoline
Vehicle burns too much oil. Consumer thinks that vehicle has burned oil. But, when taken to dealer, dealer told her that there was no oil leak, but they will look into it. *ak
ODI 881220
Gasoline
Motor failed after 7 compliants starting when new. Manufacturer has attempted to replace with a rebuilt motor using used components.f. *ak
ODI 737584
Gasoline
Burns up to 1 1/2 between oil changes and can smell oil burning 10 days after oil change but can't smell it all the time. Can't see any oil leak. *ak
ODI 738420
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Gasoline
I have been to the ford dealer numerous times for these problems and this last time their engineer that came in has noted the problem i have. They consider this normal and acceptable as it is. For being a new truck it should have to be in the shop for all the problems it's had. I have all the service reports if needed. I pray that these problems can be resolved. You may contact me at home if any questions…
ODI 730837
Frame And Members · Gasoline
Frame bending upward between the cab and the back bed. Dealer notified, and refused to help in this matter. Engine and rear end had to be replaced and brakes repaired. *ak *ml
ODI 863282
Gasoline
Engine has been replaced three times. Engine is going again, but this time they are telling me that the noise from the valves and lower end on engine are acceptable to them. They will not fix at this time.
ODI 729684
Gasoline
Possible engine failure caused the vehicle to catch fire in the engine compartment. Vehicle was only 10 months old when fire occured. Nlm
Fire reported
ODI 552180
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
Gasoline · Manual Transmission
When the transmission is in first gear, the engine is shuts off and vehicle will roll. Dealer said that engine bleeds off compression which allows vehicle to roll when it is shut off while in first gear. *ak
ODI 852512
Gasoline
Vehicle stalls intermittently in any given speed. Vehicle been in/out of dealer's shop on four occasions, and problem still reoccurring. *ak *ml
ODI 858605
Gasoline
The engine is terribly noisy at all speeds, coming from valve train. The truck also has no appreciable power, they rate at 205 hp, but i sincerely dispute that rating on my truck, w/ air conditioning operating, it's even worse! Gas mileage with air conditioning on is terrible! A plymouth horizon was able to outpace me on the highway! *ak
ODI 707390