FordF-1501999
  1. Ford F-150
  2. Problems
  3. 1999
  4. Gasoline

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

BandRecords
100–150k mi3
60–100k mi3
30–60k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 14, 1999

    Gasoline

    Vehicle was setting for five minutes and engine compartment caught on fire. Vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer has been notified. *ak

    Fire reported

    ODI 838894

  • February 11, 1999

    Gasoline

    Engine had an oil leak, probably before the vehichle left the factory, the leak is not repairable so the engine is being replaced. *ak

    ODI 703585

  • February 1, 1999

    Bumpers · Gasoline · Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

    Entire bed and fender welds have tiny rust spots. Dealer was contacted and cannot remedy the entire problem. 2) when starting vehicle loud noise sounds intermittently. Problem still exists. Provide further information. *ak

    ODI 836478

  • January 22, 1999

    Gasoline

    When driving at any speed their is a knocking noise coming from vehicle. It sounds like metal rubbing against metal. Dealer is award of the problem. *ak

    ODI 837905

  • October 1, 1998

    Catalytic Convertor · Gasoline · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Suspension

    Poor gas mileage; has averaged 15.4 miles per gallon, and ford advertises 16 city to 20 highway. Other f150 owners report poor gas mileage. Is this false advertising because i would never have purchased truck getting 15.4 miles per gallon when i travel mostly highway miles. I have a loud rattle noise under truck and the catalytic converters and muffler have all been replaced! Also, vibration via gas pedal from…

    ODI 704672

  • Gasoline

    Consumer state while traveling notice a oil smell inside vehicle consumer notice oil was leaking between engine block and the head. Please provide further information. Ts

    ODI 8022485

  • Gasoline

    Oil is leaking on passenger's side between the cylinder head and engine block. This leakage could eventually cause head gasket to blow. Please provide any further information.*ak

    ODI 8004787

  • Gasoline

    Engine keeps failing. Consumer has replaced engine 3 times ,cause is unknown. Please provide further infromation.*ak

    ODI 885427

  • Gasoline

    Vehicle has hard vibration at idle. Dealer has been contacted.*ak

    ODI 872414

  • Fuel Injection System · Gasoline

    Engine burned up oil, but was not leaking. Would put approximately 2 quarts of engine oil in vehicle. This caused engine to smoke. Took vehicle to mechanic who failed to locate the cause of the problem. Took vehicle to another dealership & mechanic claimed "o" ring seals may have caused the problem. *ak

    ODI 860198

  • Gasoline

    Vehicle gets less than 15 mpg, sometimes less than 14 mpg under all driving conditions. Advertised mileage was 15 city 17 hwy. Not even close! No safety defect listed. *ak

    ODI 760083