1999 Ford F-250 SD problems
Owners have filed 304 complaints about the 1999 Ford F-250 SD with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 32.6% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 11.2%.
Complaints304
Crashes21
Fires16
Injuries13
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 32.6% · 99
Electrical system 11.2% · 34
Tires 9.9% · 30
Service brakes, hydraulic 9.2% · 28
Power train 7.9% · 24
Steering 5.9% · 18
Suspension 4.6% · 14
Parking brake 3.3% · 10
Severity
Of those complaints, 21 describe a crash, 16 describe a fire and 13 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 18 model years of the Ford F-250 SD in this data, 1999 sits 11th by complaint volume. 2019 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 11 in the last three years against 20 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 96,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Dt: the contact has a rusted exhaust manifold on his 1999 Ford f250 super duty and this was causing an open flame in the engine compartment when starting the vehicle. Because he had 108,000 miles on his vehicle, Ford will not do anything. He noticed this around 20,000 miles. *Ak the dealer told the consumer it was a design issue and they recommended replacing the bolts with brass or stainless steel bolts. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 20,000 miles
Without prior warning, number 3 cylinder spark plug ejected violently when driving on interstate at 65 mph - damaged coil pack and cylinder head - resulted in immediate loss of power. Vehicle returned to bishop, ca (nearest town, approx. 10 Miles) and left at shop there for three days while repair completed. Repair failed a second time in february, 2005. Vehicle repaired again and subsequently sold. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 79,450 miles
My 1999 Ford F-250 SD. Blew a spark plug out of the number four cylinder and a gasoline vapor fire started. I got the fire out and discovered the problem. The spark plug was laying on top of the engine with approximately four threads of aluminum attached to its threads. How can Ford have sooooo many of this exact issue and not have a recall?Please help us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Engine and engine cooling · reported at 120,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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Other Ford F-250 SD years
2000 277 complaints · 25.6% engine and engine cooling 2001 331 complaints · 27.8% engine and engine cooling 2002 282 complaints · 36.9% engine and engine cooling 2003 229 complaints · 34.1% engine and engine cooling 2004 345 complaints · 31.0% engine and engine cooling 2005 381 complaints · 33.1% suspension