1999 FORD F-250 Problems & Complaints
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TIRES
106 complaints
The Belt in the tire separated while driving. This caused a "Bubble" to form causing my truck to shake violently and required changing to the spare tire. If this happened on the highway I could have lost control and caused an accident. I took my truck to a tire installer who documented the above finding and noted the tire was properly inflated and there were no impact marks on the tread or sidewalls. I am currently working with the supplier but they are being unreasonable with the requirements to have it inspected. No other reps have been contacted at this time. No ( its a 24 year old truck, I don't have any tire related warning lamps) LT235/85 R16
Nov 04, 2022
TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250 EQUIPPED TRAILERED TO 2019 FOREST RIVER EAST TO WEST TRAVEL TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH TBC BRAND LLC TIRES, TIRE LINE: TRAILER KING, TIRE SIZE: ST225/75R15, DOT NUMBER: 1ADB4HFT1). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND PLACED THE SPARE ONTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER, APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES LATER, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE ALSO EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH NEW TIRES. THE CONTACT CONTACTED CAMPERS INN RV OF MACON - BYRON (125 PEACHTREE PKWY, BYRON, GA 31008, (478) 956-6111) AND WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT REPAIRABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 221,000 ON THE VEHICLE AND 1,000 ON THE TIRES ON THE CAMPER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jul 13, 2020
TIRE BLEW OUT ON INTERESTATE. TIRES ONLY 1-2 MONTHS OLD AT THE TIME OF BLOW OUT. CAUSED THE TRUCK TO FLIP ACROSS LANES OF TRAFFIC AND LAND ON ITS SIDE IN THE MEDIAN. PASSENGER WAS INJURED. TIRES WERE FEDERAL COURAGIA M/T. *TR
Aug 13, 2014
I FILED A CLAIM WITH MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC (MICHELIN), THAT WAS DENIED, FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF $3,000.00 INCURRED BY MY PERSONAL VEHICLE RESULTING FROM THE COMPLETE TREAD DETACHMENT OF A UNIROYAL LAREDO TIRE (DOT# BFW8FEUU4107), AFTER 13,586 MILES. DETACHMENT OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEED (65MPH) WITH PROPER INFLATION PRESSURE, CHECKED PRIOR TO BEGINNING OF TRAVEL. PRIOR TO COMPLETE TREAD DETACHMENT, THE SUBJECT TIRE WAS REPAIRED FOR DAMAGE INCURRED BY A COMMON ROAD HAZARD (I.E., A NAIL PUNCTURE). THIS, THE TIRE?S ONLY, REPAIR WAS PERFORMED BY A REPUTABLE SERVICE CENTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH GUIDELINES SET BY US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. MICHELIN DOES NOT CALL INTO QUESTION TIRE REPAIR AS THE CAUSAL FACTOR. RATHER, MICHELIN ASSERTS THAT THEIR INSPECTION OF THE TIRE INDICATES TREAD DETACHMENT RESULTED FROM TIRE DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE PUNCTURE. AND, ?EVIDENCE OF THIS IS FOUND WHEN TRACING THE STEEL CORD PATH FROM THE PUNCTURE/REPAIR TO THE INITIAL DETACHED AREA?. MICHELIN FEELS THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES. I CHALLENGE MICHELIN?S DENIAL BASED ON (1) MICHELIN?S ADMISSION THAT THE ?INITIAL DETACHED AREA? OCCURRED AT SOME DISTANCE FROM THE REPAIR/PUNCTURE; (2) MICHELIN HAS A HISTORY OF TIRE RECALLS PERTAINING TO DEFECTS AND POTENTIAL TREAD DETACHMENT OF SIMILAR TIRES; AND (3) THE SUBJECT TIRE WAS MANUFACTURED DURING A PERIOD BOUNDED BY TWO LAREDO TIRE RECALLS, DUE TO THE POTENTIAL FOR TREAD DETACHMENT: ?SEPTEMBER 2004, UNIROYAL VOLUNTARY RECALL OF 46,000 TIRES DUE TO POSSIBLE TREAD/BELT DETACHMENT. ?JULY 2012, NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA #12T-019) RECALL OF APPROXIMATELY 800,000 UNIROYAL TIRES, DUE TO POSSIBLE TREAD BELT SEPARATION. FURTHER, A MODICUM OF RESEARCH CLEARLY INDICATES THAT INSUFFICIENT TIRE BONDING AND OTHER MANUFACTURER DEFECTS ARE THE MOST FREQUENT CAUSE OF TREAD DETACHMENT. THEREFORE, I WOULD SUSPECT COMPLETE TREAD DETACHMENT WOULD RESULT FROM A PREEXISTING TIRE DEFECT, RATHER THAN A NAIL PUNCTURE. *TR
Oct 26, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250 EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER LT TIRES, SIZE: 265/75R16. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. THE FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND FENDER. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE FAILED TIRE AND INSTALLED THE SPARE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND THAT THE TIRES COULD BE RETURNED TO WHERE THE CONTACT HAD PURCHASED THEM, AND THEY WOULD FORWARD THEM TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE.
May 24, 2012
+ 101 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
78 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT AT 15 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. AFTER DEPRESSING AND PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES, THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND RAN THE RED LIGHT INCIDENT FREE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE LINE CORRODED AND RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH IN PINHOLE SIZE SPOTS. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BRAKE LINE AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. UPDATED 5/10/2006 - THE CONSUMER STILL HAS THE CORRODED LINE IN HIS POSSESSION. *NM
Apr 11, 2006
1999 FORD 250 BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE CAUSING DRIVER TO SWERVE OFF THE ROAD AND STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE. *TS WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE'S FRONT FENDER, RIGHT SIDE PANEL, REAR RIGHT FENDER , AND REAR TAILLIGHT WERE DAMAGED. THE TRAILER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED YELLOW PAINT TRANSFER AND SUPERFICIAL SCRATCHES (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *NM
Dec 22, 2005
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP WAS INFORMED OF THE RUSTED BRAKE LINE, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Mar 04, 2005
TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE ON OUR 1999 F-250 SUPER DUTY FORD DIESEL AT 69,600 MILES WITH NO WARNING THAT THERE WAS ANYTHING WRONG. HAD THIS HAPPENED ON THE DAY BEFORE WHEN WE WERE TOWING OUR 22' 5000LB BOAT AT TURNPIKE SPEED THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A BAD CRASH.*AK
Jul 14, 2004
APPROXIMATELY EVERY 6,000 MILES, MY BRAKES START VIBRATING WHEN COMING TO A STOP. I BELIEVE THE DISC IS WARPING BUT TO DATE, NOTHING CONCRETE HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. SO FAR, THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED TWICE AND THE DISK REPLACED TWICE. THE PROBLEM IS REOCCURING AND I WILL BE TAKING THE CAR IN AGAIN. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS THE CAR DOESN'T STOP PROPERLY AND THE VIBRATING STEERING WHEEL MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL. I SEE SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME NATURE AND MOST SEEM TO BE FROM ALASKA. IS THE COLD WEATHER SOMEHOW RESPONSIBLE? IT TAKES TIME, EFFORT, AND A LOT OF EMOTIONAL GRIEF TO ARGUE WITH THE DEALERSHIP EACH TIME I TAKE THE CAR IN AND TELL THEM THAT THE BRAKES HAVEN'T BEEN RIGHT SINCE DRIVING THE CAR OF THE LOT. WHEN IS FORD GOING TO PERMANENTLY FIX THE PROBLEM? CHANGING THE DISK IS APPARENTLY NOT A PERMANENT FIX. THERE IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE SYSTEM ITSELF. WHAT DO WE HAVE TO DO TO GET SATISFACTION, START A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT? HAVE AN ACCIDENT CAUSED BY FAULTY BREAKS WITH INJURY OR DEATH AND PUBLICISE A LARGE SETTLEMENT LAW SUIT? ALL I WANT IS BREAKS I CAN TRUST. AS IT IS, I GET INTO THE VEHICLE AND WAIT FOR THE VIBRTATION TO START! *AK
Jun 02, 2004
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
50 complaints
SPARK PLUG "BLEW OUT"OF ITS HOLE CAUSING LOSS OF POWER AND SUDDEN CONSTERNATION. WAS PULLING AN LIGHT EMPTY TRAILER AND FORTUNATELY DRIVING WITH NO OTHER TRAFFIC AROUND. 5.4L TRITON V8 ENGINE, MANUAL TRANSMISSION. FACTORY TUNE-UP AND PLUG REPLACEMENT DONE ABOUT 20K MILES EARLIER, 5 YEARS AGO. *TR
Apr 03, 2012
1999 F-250 SPARK PLUG DEFECT V8 5.4L HAD 2 SPARK PLUGS COME LOOSE. $700 TO REPLACE. MECHANIC LAUGHED AND SAID THEY HAVE A KIT FOR THIS DEFECT BECAUSE IT IS SO COMMON. *TR
Feb 17, 2011
DRIVING THE VEHICLE, ENGINE STALLED. UNABLE TO RESTART AS ENGINE HAD SEIZED. UP TO THIS TIME, THE OIL PRESSURE AND WATER TEMPERATURES WERE IN THE NORMAL OPERATING RANGES, AND OIL LEVEL WAS WITHIN RANGE AS WELL. *TR
Jan 11, 2011
FORD 250 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK BLEW #4 PLUG OUT OF HEAD WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. TRUCK ODOMETER REGISTERED 88,000 MILES AND AFFECTED SPARK PLUG WAS THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TENVOORDE FORD, SAINT CLOUD MN TO EFFECT REPAIR. REPAIRS INVOLVED AN INSERT KIT FOR THE #4 CYLINDER AND TOTALED $950.00. VEHICLE WAS OPERATING IN TRAFFIC AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, THE BLOWN PLUG CREATED A NOTEWORTHY DISTRACTION AND SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER REQUIRING THE VEHICLE TO BE MANEUVERED OUT OF THE TRAFFIC STREAM. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN WELL DOCUMENTED FROM DEALERSHIP DATABASES TO INTERNET FORUMS; EVERYONE IN THE KNOW IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE. IT IS NOT UNCOMMON, BUT THERE SEEMS TO BE A CONSENSUS THAT WE'RE ON OUR OWN. FORD NEEDS TO COWBOY UP WITH RECALL TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Nov 29, 2009
I HAVE HAD TWO (2) SPARK PLUGS BLOW FROM MY ENGINE ON TWO (2) SEPARATE OCCASIONS (1999 FORD F250 WITH 5.4 LITRE V8 WITH 150,000 KM'S). I'M NOT GETTING ANY COOPERATION FROM MY DEALER AND IN THE RESEARCH I HAVE DONE ON THE NET, IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH SEVERAL MODELS AND ENGINES. BOTH TIMES THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED IT WITH A "HEALY COIL" AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $560 PLUS TOWING COSTS. VERY DANGEROUS AS GAS IS EJECTED INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IT APPEARS THAT FORD HAS ISSUED A TECHNICAL BULLETIN TO THEIR DEALERS AND THE SOLUTION IS TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CYLINDER HEAD. OK IF YOU ARE UNDER WARRANTY. IT WILL COST YOU APPROXIMATELY $3500 IN CANADA TO FIX FORD'S DEFECTIVE PART IF YOU AREN'T. *TR
Jul 14, 2009
+ 45 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
43 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO THE PARK POSITION, IT INDEPENDENTLY ROLLED BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE PASSENGER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY SWITCHED INTO THE REVERSE POSITION. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS KNOCKED DOWN AND SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 245,000. ....UPDATED 07/05/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WALKED TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SOMEHOW WENT INTO REVERSE, WHILE THE DOOR WAS STILL OPEN. UPDATED 07/21/16.*JB
May 12, 2016
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE REAR COMB OF THE TRANSMISSION WAS BROKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR REPAIRS BUT AN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
Jan 06, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 149,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,000.
Apr 09, 2008
CERTIFIED LTR. FWD TO NHTSA RE PREVIOUS LTR SUBMITTED ON 9/23/04 RE DEFECTIVE CLUTCH/TRANSMISSION FOR A 1999 FORD F250 TRUCK. THE VEHICLE WOULD LURCH FORWARD, THE CLUTCH ENGAGED TOO CLOSE TO THE FLOOR, THERE WAS DIFFICULTY WHEN GOING UPHILL, AND WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. THE CORRECTION WAS DONE INCORRECTLY PER VERDE VALLEY FORD. THE CONSUMER WAS SHOWED A BROKEN TAB THAT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. THE LINE WAS ALSO FULL OF AIR. *SC THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAS TO MAKE CERTAIN THE VEHICLE DOES NOT LURCH FORWARD BECAUSE THE CLUTCH RELEASES SO CLOSE TO THE FLOOR AS TO NOT REAR END ANOTHER DRIVER. THE CLUTCH CAN NOT BE FEATHERED TO GET IT STARTED AFTER SHUTTING OFF ON AN UPHILL GRADE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT IT IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT GEARS CAUSING A PAUSE THAT CAN RESULT IN BEING REAR ENDED. THE CLUTCH WAS REPAIRED AT CONSUMERS EXPENSE. *TC *JB
Jan 05, 2005
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BUSHINGS IN CLUTCH KEPT BREAKING OFF. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE CLUTCH PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, AND CONSUMER COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE PIECE THAT BROKE OFF WAS MADE OF PLASTIC, AND DID NOT DO THE JOB. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. THE FIRST TIME AT 80,000 MILES. CURRENTLY, IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND THERE WAS NO RECALL ON IT. *AK
Jul 13, 2004
+ 38 more complaints for this component
STEERING
39 complaints
My fiancé & I were driving down a 35mph road & I told her my steering wheel was a little crooked & I don't remember hitting anything to knock out of alignment. We got to my friends house to move a car trailer for him up his steep driveway. I hooked up to the trailer pulled it out, moved it around to line up to back up driveway & making the last adjustment all of a sudden I was turning my steering wheel but the tires were not turning, jumped out to find the output shaft of the steering box was cracked in half diagonally & the steering arm was laying on the street. When I got under the truck & looked at the part that broke you could see it was fractured for a long time. There was only about an 1/8" on one side that was raw metal from just finally breaking. Thank God we are alive if it would have happened going fast probably would have killed someone.
Mar 01, 2022
I WAS GOING DOWN THE FREEWAY @ 65MPH AND I NOTICED MY STEERING WAS NOT RESPONDING IN THE NORMAL WAY. I HAD MADE IT TO A EXIT AND STOPPED AT LIGHT TRIED TO MAKE RIGHT TURN TRUCK CONTINUED STRAIGHT, AND I WAS STOPPED IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC IN CA. GOT OUT AND SAW MY SECTOR SHAFT HAD BROKEN OFF MY STEERING GEAR BOX.
Oct 23, 2017
I TURNED RIGHT INTO A PAINT STORE PARKING LOT AFTER LEAVING A MAJOR HIGHWAY (M-32) WITH MY 1999 FORD F250 (69000 MILES) AND NOTICED A SLIPPING FEELING IN MY STEERING. WHEN I TRIED TO BACK UP TO LEAVE THE PAINT STORE MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS POINTED TO THE FAR RIGHT AND MY LEFT WHEEL WAS STRAIGHT. I LOOKED UNDER THE RIGHT WHEEL AREA AND SAW THE TIE ROD END WAS SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING ROD. I HAD THE TRUCK TRANSPORTED ON A FLAT BED TO A REPAIR SHOP. I HAD ALL THE TIE ROD ENDS REPLACED. THE REPAIR SHOP, BEDFORD'S MUFFLER & BRAKE (9893458732) HAS SEEN THIS SAME TYPE OF FAILURE RECENTLY ON A FORD. I HAVE THE FAILED PARTS AND HAVE CONTACTED FORD OVER A WEEK AGO. THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED. *LA
Jul 21, 2004
WHILE MECHANIC WAS INSTALLING NEW TIRES HE NOTICED THAT THE TIE ROD ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE WAS SEVERELY WORN, DESTROYED. *AK
Oct 30, 2003
THE FRONT TIRE ROD FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK BOTH FRONT OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED. *SCC *JB
Sep 12, 2003
+ 34 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
32 complaints
i was involved in a collision on US30 3 miles west of Rainer Oregon. where I struck another Ford truck while cruising at 55 mph. The vehicle I struck pulled in front of me, my vehicle was severely damaged in the front end and the steering wheel and lower dash panel injured me.,
Sep 29, 2023
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT COLLISION AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK A VEHICLE RAN THE STOP SIGN AND THE CONSUMER HIT THE VEHICLE ON A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE VEERED UPON IMPACT AND WENT INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THERE FOUR HORSE TRAILER WITH THREE HORSES ON BOARD JACKNIFED AND CAUSED THE TRUCK TO HEAD EASTBOUND AS IT ROLLED OVER THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. ALL WINDOWS EXCEPT THE WINDSHIELD POPPED OUT. THERE WAS MORE DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE THAN THE LEFT SIDE. *PH *JB
Sep 04, 2003
VEHICLE WAS STRUCK AT 45 MPH AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED *TS *NLM
Dec 05, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE HIGHWAY ANOTHER VEHICLE MADE A SUDDEN STOP. AND HE HIT THE VEHICLE FROM BEHIND AND THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.
Nov 22, 2002
CONSUMER STATES WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO SPEEDS OF 5-10 MPH THE TWO FRONT AIR BAGS UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOYED AND BROKE THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AND HIT THE DRIVER. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*JB
May 16, 2002
+ 27 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
26 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC WITH THE BRAKES ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 135,000. *TR...UPDATED 05/22/13 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE BATTERY CABLE WAS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED IN ORDER TO RESET THE COMPUTER. THE FAILURE HAS YET TO RECUR. UPDATED 06/10/2013 *JS
Apr 10, 2013
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE CURRENTLY NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL. HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE, BY A FRIEND, OF THE RECENT FORD RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THE CRUISE CONTROL PART NUMBER MATCHED THAT OF NHTSA RECALL, #05V388000, REGARDING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.*AK
Apr 19, 2006
FORD F250 1999, TRUCK AND GARAGE COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *BF THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE FIRE WAS DUE TO A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. *JB
Mar 24, 2005
VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 10 MINUTES IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THIS WAS A SIMILAR INCIDENT TO THE FORD RECALL 05V017000 CONCERNING CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH.*AK
Mar 08, 2005
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SOMEONE BLEW A HORN. CONSUMER WENT TO THE DOOR OF THE HOUSE AND DISCOVERED THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK
Feb 04, 2005
+ 21 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
22 complaints
GAS TANK STRAP BROKE ALLOWING THE GAS TANK TO FALL OUT OF PLACE ALMOST TOUCHING THE ROAD. HAD TO HAVE TRUCK TOWED IN. WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR HELP IN GETTING COSTS COVERED FOR THE REPAIRS FROM ANY RECALL ON THIS SAFETY HAZARD SINCE THE GAS TANK COULD HAVE EXPLODED. ANY HELP IN THIS MATTER WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. *TR
Feb 02, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED AND CREATED A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK. FUEL BEGAN TO LEAK AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V093001 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY), BUT THE DEALER WOULD NOT PERFORM THE REPAIRS DUE TO THE FUEL TANK LEAK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. UPDATED 02/09/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED FORD REPLACED TANK WHICH CAUSED STRAP FAUILRE. UPDATED 02/13/12
Jan 04, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, BOTH STRAPS FOR THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. IN DOING SO, THE BRAKE LINES WERE FRACTURED. BOTH THE FUEL TANK AND THE BRAKE LINES BEGAN LEAKING FLUIDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL SERVICE STATION WHERE THE FUEL STRAPS, REAR MAIN BRAKE LINE AND THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WERE REPLACED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND STATED THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,665.
Sep 12, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE FUEL TANK DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS HAD CORRODED AND ONE OF THE STRAPS WAS FRACTURED. AFTER THE FUEL STRAPS WERE REPLACED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE FUEL GAUGE READING DECREASED. THE VEHICLE BEGAN LEAKING APPROXIMATELY 15 GALLONS OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE FUEL LINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 11V385000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING) MAY BE RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 216,776. THE ONE OTHER THING THAT WASN'T MADE CLEAR IN THE FIRST REPORT WAS THE TECHNICIAN DID NOT MAKE CLEAR THAT THE FUEL LINE CRACKED BECAUSE OF THE GAS TANK FALLING. UPDATED 10/26/2011 *LN *TR
Aug 29, 2011
FUEL (GASOLINE) TANK STRAP FAILED DUE TO RUST. FUEL TANK DROPPED IN REAR CAUSING THE DRIVER TO NOTE THE TANK HANGING DOWN UNDER THE VEHICLE. TANK HAD TO BE TEMPORALILY SUPPORTED TO MOVE VEHICLE TO REPAIR FACILITY. *TR
May 13, 2011
+ 17 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
22 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THE WHEEL BEARINGS WORE THROUGH THE DRIVER SIDE 4 WHEEL AXLE. THE 4 WHEEL AXLE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE WHEEL BEARING HUBS WERE REPLACED FOUR TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 189,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 196,000.
Feb 11, 2008
WHEN DRIVING UPHILL IN THE RAIN REAR OF THE VEHICLE FISHTAILED WHEN BRAKING. *AK
Feb 25, 2004
WHEN DRIVING FRONT END SHAKES AND SHIMMIES EXCESSIVELY, ALMOST CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK
Jul 24, 2003
THE RIGHT AND LEFT BALL JOINTS BEGAN FREEZING LAST SUMMER. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WANDER AND IT BECAME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO KEEP IT IN MY LANE OF TRAFFIC. THE PROBLEM CAME ON SLOWLY BUT WAS FIRST NOTED BY ME LAST SUMMER. THIS SUMMER IT GOT TO THE POINT THAT IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE ATTEMPTING TO GET THE WHEELS TO MOVE SLIGHTLY RESULTED IN TOO MUCH MOVEMENT LEADING TO CONSTANT ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE OVER-CORRECTION. THE DEALER READILY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS FROZEN BALL JOINTS AND REQUIRED THAT I PAY FOR THE REPAIRS DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE PROBLEM BEGAN WELL BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. A DEALERSHIP EMPLOYEE INFORMED ME THAT THEY WERE REPLACING MANY OF THESE PARTS UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO PREMATURE FAILURE. THE ORIGINAL PART DID NOT HAVE ANY PROVISION TO LUBRICATE THE JOINT. THE REPLACEMENT PART HAS A FITTING TO LUBRICATE IT. OBVIOUSLY FORD MADE A DESIGN CHANGE IN THIS PART AND ARE NOT TELLING OWNERS ABOUT THE PROBLEM. AT NEARLY $1000.00 TO REPAIR IT, SOME OWNERS MAY CHOOSE TO DELAY OR FORGO REPLACEMENT AND CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE TRUCK WHEN IT IS UNSAFE TO DO SO. AS A RULE, BALL JOINTS SHOULD BE EXPECTED TO GO DOUBLE THE MILEAGE AT WHICH MINE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. MY CALLS TO FORD RESULTED IN NO ADMISSION OF FAULT ON THEIR PART. THE STEERING ON THE TRUCK WAS SO BAD THAT NEITHER MY WIFE OR I FELT THAT IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.*AK
Jul 31, 2002
EXCESSIVE SHAKING AND LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND THE PROBLEM REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
May 20, 2002
+ 17 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
20 complaints
SIDE MIRRORS WILL NOT STAY IN THE POSITION THE CONSUMER SETS IT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *MR
Oct 04, 2002
RIGHT SIDE MIRROR IS MADE OF FLAT GLASS INSTEAD OF CURVED GLASS. THE FIELD OF VIEW ON THE RIGHT SIDE IS SO LIMITED THAT I BELIEVE IT COULD CAUSE A CRASH WHEN MERGING OR CHANGING LANES. EVERY OTHER VEHICLE I HAVE DRIVEN IN RECENT YEARS HAD A CURVED GLASS, WIDE ANGLE MIRROR ON THE RIGHT SIDE.
Apr 13, 2002
REFLECTIVE COATING IS COMING OFF THE OUTSID MIRROR, CAN NOT SEE OUT THEM.
Oct 23, 2001
CONSUMER HAS NOTICED THAT EXTERIOR MIRRORS THAT ARE USED FOR TOWING OF VEHICLE ARE NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY. MIRRORS ARE SUPPOSE TO SHOW REAR TIRES TO CURVE, NOT JUST REAR OF TIRES. IT VERY HARD TO MANEUVER VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.*AK FORD STATES IF CONSUMER WANTS TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE MIRRORS, HE HAS TO PAY FOR THEM. *SLC
Jun 28, 2001
BOTTOM HALF OF BOTH, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS DO NOT ADJUST. IT MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE THE VEHICLE NEXT TO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. DEALER SAYS THEY CAN DO NOTHING.*AK
Oct 23, 2000
+ 15 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
16 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE LIGHTS BLINKED ON AND OFF ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ASSUMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO BARE WIRES UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING, THE LIGHTS FLICKERED ON AND OFF HABITUALLY WHEN THE STEERING WAS IN USE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 124,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
Feb 19, 2008
1999 FORD F250 EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER.*MR WHEN THE LIGHTER WAS HOT IT WOULD POP OUT OF IT'S CHAMBER AND ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT A FIRE WOULD OCCUR. THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *NM
Apr 25, 2005
LAST MARCH OF 2004 ONE OF MY EMPLOYEES WAS DRIVING OUR COMPANYS TRUCK 1999 FORD F-250. WHEN SMOKE RISED FROM THE HOOD AND THE TRUCK BURST INTO FLAMES. HIS DOG WAS TRAPPED IN THE BACKSEAT AND WAS PASSED OUT FROM SMOKE. FORTUNATELY THE DOG WAS RESCUED BY AARON M FOSTER MY SON AND EMPLOYEE WHO WAS DRIVING THE FORD. WE HAD LIABILITY INSURANCE ONLY AND THEY WOULDNT COVER THE TRUCK, RESULTING IN A COMPLETE LOSS.
Mar 27, 2005
WHEN ACCELERATING A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Oct 25, 2004
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, I HEARD THIS LOUD POP SOUND. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING, WERE MULTIPLE POPPING SOUNDS, SO I PULLED INTO THE IMMEDIATE PARKING LOT ON MY RIGHT TO TAKE A LOOK. UPON EXAMINING THE ENGINE, I DISCOVERED THAT THE 3RD SPARK PLUG WAS BLOWN OUT. HAD TO GET A RIDE TO NAPA TO GET MORE SPARK PLUGS. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AT TRYING TO REPLACE IT (BEING THE MECHANICALLY INCLINED PERSON THAT I AM) I REALIZE THAT I HAD A BIGGER PROBLEM ON MY HANDS. THE THREADS ARE SHOT AND WILL NOW HAVE TO HAVE MY VEHICLE TOWED TO A NEARBY FACILITY FOR REPAIRS THAT ARE ESTIMATED BETWEEN $1500 TO $2000 (CONSERVATIVELY).*AK
Sep 30, 2004
+ 11 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
14 complaints
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated for approximately 30 seconds. The contact would turn off and restart the vehicle and the vehicle would return to normal operation. The contact stated he took his vehicle to several independent mechanics and was informed that the camshaft sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that similar vehicles were included in NHTSA Campaign number 07V553000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 300,000.
Dec 06, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FUEL TANK DROPPED OUT OF PLACE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HEARD A DRAGGING, SCRAPING SOUND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER INTO A PARKING LOT AND DISCOVERED THE FAILURE. BRAD HOWELL FORD (2170 E BLVD ST, KOKOMO, IN 46902) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS SINCE THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Jul 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITH SNOW. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
Mar 18, 2019
BLOWS SPARK PLUGS OUT & BREAKS COIL PACKS FROM SITTING STILL AT INITIAL TAKE OFF. HAS HAPPENED 4 PREVIOUS TIMES
Apr 03, 2018
I WAS DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 75 AND SUDDENLY I LOST POWER AND HAD A EXTREMELY LOUD PIPING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD . I STOPPED IMMEDIATELY AND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD I COULD NOT TELL WITH THE ENGINE OFF SO I RESTARTED IT AND INSPECTED IT AND FOUND THAT MY NUMBER 2 SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD AFTER BUYING A NEW COIL PACK AND SPARK PLUG SET I DISCOVERED THAT ALL THE THREADS HAD BLOWN OUT OF THE HEAD WITH THE SPARK PLUG AND AFTER CHANGING ONE OF THE OTHER SPARK PLUGS I FOUND THAT IT WAS BARELY HOLDING IN .I THINK THAT THE HEADS DESIGN WAS POOR AND WEAK AND IS S SAFETY HAZARD.
Apr 05, 2017
+ 9 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
9 complaints
I was driving on the interstate going highway speed of 65 mph and the accelerator was stuck open and I could not slow down. The engine stayed at a high rpm. I had to press with a lot of force to slow down and come to a stop with the engine still at high rpm and had trouble stopping. Luckily, where I live there's not much traffic, and I made it to a shop with this issue. Upon investigating, the accelerator cable became frayed where it enters the sheath and gets stuck there. The Ford dealer didn't have a replacement in stock or any nationwide. So I went to a junk yard to find one and found the same vehicle that had the same frayed accelerator cable. I located a newer, second vehicle with less mileage with same cable that matched without any fraying. In the meantime, I ordered a new accelerator cable through Ford, but it was backordered several months and tied up in shipping. With this happening on these two same vehicles, I thought I should report it. Thank you.
Oct 20, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD SOMETHING SNAP ON HIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR STRAP CONNECTED TO THE FUEL TANK DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WIRED THE TANK BACK INTO PLACE AND DROVE HOME. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V385000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL; THEREFORE, HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. A DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Aug 13, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, BOTH FUEL STRAPS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V385000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); ALTHOUGH, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURE AS LISTED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
May 20, 2019
FILLED THE GAS TANK FULL THE DROVE DOWN THE STREET AT 45 MPH. ABOUT 1 MILE INTO THE DRIVE THE REAR FUEL TANK STRAP BROKE IN HALF AND THE REAR END OF THE FUEL TANK FELL TO THE GROUND SPILLING MOST OF THE FUEL. THE STRAP LOOK CORRODED.
Feb 06, 2019
REAR FUEL TANK STRAP FAILED, CAUSING FUEL TANK TO DRAG ON GROUND WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. SEE SAFETY RECALL 11S21 WHICH RECALLED FUEL TANK STRAPS ON OTHER 1999 FORD TRUCKS INCLUDING F-150 AND F-250 LIGHT DUTY BUT NOT F-250 SUPER DUTY. RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO 1999 F-250 SUPER DUTY.
May 03, 2016
+ 4 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
9 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN WHEN THE LATCH WAS PULLED FROM THE INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND STATED THE LOCK AND CABLE ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED ON BOTH DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Jan 22, 2013
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE INSPECTING THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT TOUCHED THE CROSS MEMBER AND IT IMMEDIATELY CRUMBLED IN HIS HANDS. A MECHANIC CAME OUT TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT ALL OF THE CROSS MEMBERS THAT SUPPORT THE BED ACROSS THE FRAME WERE ALL DEFECTIVE. THROUGH RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT NUMEROUS VEHICLES OF THE SAME MODEL WERE EXPERIENCING THIS FAILURE. HE BELIEVES THAT A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 217,000.
Jul 28, 2009
BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGER'S DOORS ARE SHOWING STRESS CRACKS. CONSUMER FEELS IN AN ACCIDENT DOORS MAY NOT HOLD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Aug 07, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR,ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Apr 24, 2001
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. INSUFFICIENT ADJUSTMENT SPACE IN LATCH ASSEMBLY TO CORRECT PROBLEM
Oct 29, 1999
+ 4 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7 complaints
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE ENGINE HESITATED THEN SEIZED UP. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AT WHICH POINT THE VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. IT IS NOT KNOWN IF THIS VEHICLE HAD A RECALLED CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AND AVAILABLE INFORMATION VARIES AS TO IF THIS MAKE/MODEL WAS INCLUDED. ALSO THE DEALER WHO SOLD US THIS VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 14 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE FIRE DID NOT CHECK FOR RECALLS PRIOR TO RESELLING THE VEHICLE.
Apr 26, 2011
THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE TURBO-CHARGER FELL OUT. THE TURBO-CHARGER WAS NOT OPERATING EFFECTIVELY. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND DEALER, AND THEY SAID TOO BAD, THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK
May 11, 2004
THE CUP HOLDERS WILL NOT PROPERLY HOLD CUPS WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNING OR WHEN VEHICLE MAKES SHARP TURNS. THE CONTENTS OF THE CUPS WILL SPILL ON THE DRIVERS OR THE PASSENGERS LEGS DEPENDING ON WHICH DIRECTION THE VEHICLE IS TURNING.
Sep 07, 2000
THE CUP HOLDERS WILL NOT PROPERLY HOLD CUPS WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNING OR WHEN VEHICLE MAKES SHARP TURNS. THE CONTENTS OF THE CUPS WILL SPILL ON THE DRIVERS OR THE PASSENGERS LEGS DEPENDING ON WHICH DIRECTION THE VEHICLE IS TURNING.
Sep 07, 2000
MANY OTHER MAJOR PROBLEMS. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
Nov 18, 1999
+ 2 more complaints for this component
WHEELS
7 complaints
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S LEFT REAR TIRE SHEARED OFF FROM THE HUB. THE TIRE WENT THROUGH THE MEDIAN AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. *MR *NM
Dec 24, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH CONSUMER FELT A VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE. A FEW SECONDS LATER RIGHT SIDE REAR WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE SKIDDED TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER, WHERE THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE 8 LUGS: NUTS HAD SHEARED OFF. THERE WAS NO COLLISION OR INJURIES REPORTED IN THIS INCIDENT. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
Oct 28, 2003
WHEEL STUDS BROKE LOOSE ON ATTEMPTED THIRD TIRE ROTATION. MR
Sep 28, 2002
I TRIED TO ROTATE MY TIRES. I COULD NOT GET THE REAR WHEELS OFF MY TRUCK. I CALLED THE DEALER, CURRIE MOTORS, AND THEY SAID THEY USE A RUBBER MALLET TO BEAT THE WHEELS OFF. I DID THIS WITH MUCH DIFFICULTY. I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET THE WHEEL OFF IF I HAD BEEN ON THE ROAD AND HAD A FLAT TIRE. I WOULD NOT HAVE HAD A MALLET WITH ME, AND I WOULD NOT HAVE HAD THE NECESSARY JACK STANDS TO ADEQUETLY SUPPORT THE VEHICLE WHILE I LAY UNDERNEATH IT AND "BEAT" THE WHEELS OFF. THE ID OF BOTH REAR WHEELS WERE GALLED AFTER I FINALLY GOT THEM OFF. THE FIT/TOLERANCE OF THE WHEEL TO ROTOR INTERFACE IS NOT CORRECT. THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH GETTING THE FRONT WHEELS OFF. I CONTACTED FORD THROUGH THEIR OWNER CONNECTION, BUT THE RESPONSE I RECEIVED WAS JUST A FORM LETTER. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS MOST PEOPLE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE WHILE ON THE ROAD . *AK
Jul 31, 2000
REAR WHEELS CANNOT BE REMOVED WITHOUT GETTING UNDERNEATH VEHICLE AND POUNDING ON IT. OWNER FOUND THE PROBLEM AND IT IS UNRELATED TO THE VEHICLE, REQUESTS THAT COMPLAINT BE WITHDRAWN. *AK *ML
May 03, 2000
+ 2 more complaints for this component
EQUIPMENT
6 complaints
TRUCK BEGAN MAKING TICKING SOUNDS FOR ABOUT 3 DAYS. WHEN STARTED A SPARK PLUG WAS BLOWN OUT OF ITS MOUNTING HOLE. THREADS IN HEAD ARE NOT DEEP ENOUGH.
May 23, 2005
CABLES HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE TRUCK BED BROKE AND DROPPED THE TIRE TO THE GROUND. THIS OCCURED WHILE THE TRUCK WAS MOVING BUT FORTUNATELY WAS STILL IN THE FARM LANE. COULD HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS HAD IT HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY
Sep 11, 2003
CABLE HOLDING SPARE TIRE SNAPPED DROPPING TIRE FROM UNDER SIDE OF PICK UP TRUCK ON TO HIGHWAY. *AK
Aug 03, 2000
I JUST HAVE A QUESTION AND THIS MAY NOT BE WHERE I NEED TO BE BUT IF NOT COULD YOU DIRECT ME IN THE CORRECT DIRECTION? I PURCHASED A USED PICK UP FROM RAINIER NISSAN BUT NOT AT THEIR SITE IN CENTRAILIA. THEY CAME TO YAKIMA FOR A 3 OR 4 DAY SALE. I PURSHASED A 3/4 TON PICK UP. I DIDN'T NOTICE TIL LATER THAT THERE WAS NO SPARE TIRE OR SPARE TIRE RACK. THEY WERE BOTH GONE ALONG WITH THE ELECTRICAL PLUG IN. ONE OF THE GUYS I DEALT WITH SENT ANOTHER GUY OUT TO CHECK THAT IT HAD A SPARE AND A JACK AND HE DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY WHEN HE RETURNED. WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? I TALKED TO A TIRE DEALER AND HE SAID THEY ARE REQUIRED BY LAW TO PROVIDE A SPARE TIRE AND JACK ON A 3/4 TON OR MORE. ANY INFO OR DIRECTION WOULD BE HELPFUL. THANK YOU, THERESA RANDALL. *AK
Aug 03, 2000
ON VACATION TO ALASKA IN THE SUMMERTIME HAD THE A/C ON MAXIMUM. IT WAS VERY HUMID AND HOT, AND WIFE BECAME ILL. CONTACTED DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED A STRONG MOLD ODOR COMING OUT OF AIR CONDITIONING. SOLD THE CUSTOMER A ENVIRONMENT KIT. ACCORDING TO THE MANUAL, THE A/C VENTS SHOULD ALWAY REMAIN OPEN EVEN WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF. *AK
Nov 09, 1999
+ 1 more complaint for this component
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
6 complaints
THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VERY HARD WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. IN JULY OF 2000 THE NEWSPAPER IN BECKLEY, WV , THE REGISTER-HERALD, RAN AN ARTICLE THAT NHTSA REPORTS THAT THE FORD F-SERIES SUPER DUTY TRUCK HAD PROBLEMS OF LOSING THEIR STEERING AND BRAKES. AND THEY COULD GO OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS. THAT HAPPENED TO MY TRUCK. FORD DENIES KNOWING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE REPORT? I HAVE ASKED TO TALK TO FORD ENGINEERS AND HAVE BEEN REFUSED. WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT THIS? WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS?*AK
Jul 23, 2001
BRAKES COMEPLETELY RELEASE WHEN APPLIED AND HITTING BUMP IN ROAD,MUST DEPRESS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR TO STOP,ON SEVERAL OCCAISIONS.I'VE HAD THREE NEAR ACCIDENTS IN PAST 30 DAYS. *AK
Mar 12, 2001
DRIVER WAS PREPARING TO ENTER PARKING SPACE WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENDLY LOST ALL POWER BRAKES AND STEERING POSSIBLY CAUSED BY HYDROBOOST UNIT LOSS. *AK CONSUMER STATES THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE POWER STEERING UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED. *SLC
Feb 28, 2001
WHILE DRIVING THE HYDRO BOOST FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES CAUSING THE TRUCK TO DRIFT INTO DITCH RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE SIDE PANEL, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE BRAKES AND STEERING SHOULD NOT BE DESIGNED TO BE CONTROLLED BY A COMMON UNIT. NLM
Feb 21, 2001
LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES ON 5% DOWN GRADE. AFTER STOPPING SAFLY DUE TO TRAILER BRAKES AND EXHUAST BRAKE. RESTARTED ENGINE AND BOTH RETURNED. TOWED TO BOTTOM OF GRADE. DEALER IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CHECKED WITH NO INDICATION OF A FAULT. *AK
May 31, 2000
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
6 complaints
WHILE COMIMG OFF A RAMP ONTO THE FREEWAY AT 30 MPH VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND STEERING CONTROL AFTER GAINING CONTROL OF VEHICLE, VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT DRIVELINE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Jun 13, 2001
WHILE COMING OFF A RAMP ONTO FREEWAY AT 30 MPH VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND STEERING CONTROL. AFTER GAINING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE , VEHICLE RESTARTED, BUT DRIVELINE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. NO COLLISION OR INJURIES OCCURRED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Jun 13, 2001
ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL AT 8577 AND 9830 MILES ON VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THERE WERE TWO LEAKS. REAR MAIN SEAL AND ENGINE OIL PAN WERE LEAKING ON FIRST OCCURRENCE. DEALERSHIP PATCHED LEAK WITHOUT PULLING ENGINE. ON SECOND OCCURRENCE, DEALERSHIP HAD TO PULL ENGINE, AND FOUND THAT OIL PAN AND TRANSMISSION PAN WERE LEAKING OIL. *AK
May 10, 2001
WHEN DEPRESSING CLUTCH PEDAL TO FLOOR BOARD VEHICLE GOES INTO EXTENDED STOPING DISTANCE. TECHNICIAN STATED THAT FLYWHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Mar 20, 2001
TRUCK HAS BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR VIBRATION IN DRIVE TRAIN. THEY HAENT BEEN ABLE TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM AT ALL. ALSO THE COIL ON THE #4 CYLINDER HAS GONE OUT TWICE . THE VIBRATIONS HAVE US WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE
Sep 23, 2000
+ 1 more complaint for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
6 complaints
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN HIGH BEAMS FAILED, THERE WAS NO LIGHT AT ALL. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT HE MUST HIT SWITCH ON DASH, AND SWITCH IT TO LOW BEAMS. *AK CONSUMER BELEAVE THAT THIS TO BE A DESIGN PROBLEM. *YH
Jan 08, 2001
TAIL LIGHTS KEEP BLOWING OUT EVERY THREE MONTHS DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE SOCKETS, CAUSING THE BULBS TO FALL OUT OF THE SOCKET. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING ELSE COULD BE DONE EXCEPT KEEP ON REPLACING THE SOCKETS. *AK *ML
Jun 29, 2000
WHEN TURNING A CORNER AND SIGNAL LIGHT ON, THE SWITCH WILL TURN OFF BEFORE CONSUMER FINISHES MAKING THE TURN. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE. *AK
Jan 24, 2000
TURNING SIGNAL LIGHTS WILL NOT STAY ON. THEY COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN TURNING A CORNER THEY WILL GO OFF. HASN'T CONTACTED DEALER OR MANUFACTURER.*AK
Jan 19, 2000
WHEN WHEEL IS TURNED 1/8 TO 1/25, THE TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT STAY ENGAGED. CONSUMER VEHICLE STOPPED CAUSING SOMEONE TO CRASH INTO THE BACK OF HIM DUE TO FAILURE. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY SAID THAT'S JUST THE WAY IT IS. *AK *YC
Dec 06, 1999
+ 1 more complaint for this component
INTERIOR LIGHTING
5 complaints
INTERIOR COURTESY LIGHTING COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, "DOOR AJAR" SIGNAL COMES ON AND DOOR CHIME ACTIVATES WHILE ALL DOORS ARE PROPERLY CLOSED. MAIN POWER FUSE DISCONNECT TEMPORARILY CORRECTS PROBLEM.*AK
Jan 15, 2002
DOOR LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING, AND WHENBRAKES ARE APPLIED INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT AND THEY DON'T TURN OFF UNTIL HE STARTS DRIVING, THE LIGHTS CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY. *SLC
Feb 27, 2001
THE TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERS 5 TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE INTERIOR LIGHT COMES ON AT VARIOUS TIMES AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF UNLESS I PULL THE FUSE. A MODULE WAS CHANGED BY THE DEALERS AND NOW THEY SAY THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM, BUT, ADMIT THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL OF THESE FAILURES. *AK
Apr 11, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING COURTESY LIGHT INTERMITTENTENTLY COMING ON WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND BEING INSPECTED AS OF NOW. *AK
Jan 21, 2000
INTERIOR LIGHT & CARGO LIGHTS/ DOME LIGHT STAY ON, EVEN AFTER THE KEY IS OUT OF IGNITION. *AK
Jul 29, 1999
PARKING BRAKE
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. UPDATED 05/24/16*LJ UPDATED 12/12/2017*JS
Mar 18, 2016
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250 WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. HE STATED THAT HE WAS HAVING ISSUES WITH THE PARKING BRAKE. WITH THE ENGINE STARTED AND IN THE PARK POSITION THE VEHICLE ROLLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WHILE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. THIS OCCURRED TWICE WITHIN TWO MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND HAD NOT RECEIVED ANY COMPLAINTS PERTAINING TO THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO DATE. THE CONTACT WAS UTILIZING A LARGE PIECE OF CONCRETE UNDER HIS WHEELS TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING AWAY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 223,000. UPDATED 02/1710 *BF UPDATED 02/19/10*JB
Jan 11, 2010
CAMPAIGN NUMBER 02V068000 PARKING BRAKE FAILURE 1999 F-250 TRUCK EXHIBITS ALL PROBLEMS AS DESCRIBED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, YET FORD SAYS, ACCORDING TO MY VIN, THE VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER RECALL. YOUR WEBSITE SEARCH OF THIS VIN SAYS THERE IS. *JB
Nov 10, 2005
MASTER CLUTCH WAS REPLACED, PART BROKE TWICE, REPLACE
Oct 23, 2001
SEATS
4 complaints
SEAT IN EXTENDED CAB HAS NO PADDING ,ONLY A VINYL COVER, CAUSING INJUIRES TO PASSENGERS. FORD HAS UPDATED SEAT, WHICH NOW NOW HAS FULL PADDED BACK ON NEWER MODELS. BUT WILL NOT MODIFY OLDER MODELS. *AK
Feb 25, 2000
VEHICLE DESIGNED WITHOUT REAR SEAT (HEAD RESTRAINTS), WHICH MAY RESULT IN POSSIBLE INJURIES IF VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN COLLISION. *YC
Jun 14, 1999
REAR SEAT DOES NOT CONTAIN A HEAD REST, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY DURING COLLISION. MJS
May 28, 1999
IT IS UNSAFE FOR ANYBODY TO BE RIDING IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THERE ISN'T ANY HEAD RESTRAINTS FOR ANY PASSENGER RIDING IN THE REAR. CONSUMER STATES THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT. *AK
Apr 12, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
3 complaints
UNABLE TO STEERING THE VEHICLE WHILE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND WOULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
Feb 07, 2003
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT 35MPH THERE WAS HEAVY VIBRATION , LIKE FALLING APART. DEALER CHANGED ON SEVERAL OCCASION ROTORS AND PADS UNTIL GUARANTEE WAS OVER. RECENTLY MIDAS PERFORMED A JOB ON THE ROTORS AND PADS.HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Jan 31, 2003
THE PROBLEMIS THAT THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP AND CAUSE SEVERE FRONT END VIBRATION. THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED TWICE AND REPLACED FOUR TIMES ALL UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER AND TO FORD FLEET SERVICE IS DEARBORN AND ALL I CAN GET FROM THEM IS THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER SAYS IIT IS EITHER OPERATOR DRIVING HABITS OR OVERLOAD. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WEITHED TWICE AND IT IS NOT OVERLOADED. THE LOCAL TRUCK DEALER HAS TWO MORE TRUCKS WITH THE IDENTICAL PROBLEM AND ANOTHER WORKER HERE HAS REPLACED HIS ROTORS FOUR TIMES ON THE SAME VEHICLE. THIS TRUCK IS OWNED BY THE UNIVERSITY AND I AM THE ONLY DRIVER. I AN THE DIRECTOR AND FIRE MARSHAL AND THIS VEHICLE IS USED TO RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES. DAILY MILEAGE AVERAGES 125 MILES. 110 ON INTERSTATE 95 AND 15 MILES AROUND THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN ON CITY STREETS. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO RESOLVE THIS WITH THE DEALER AND FORD FLEET SERVICE TO NO AVAIL. FORD DOESNOT WANT TO HEAR ABOUT IT. THE SELLING DEALER STATES THERE IS NOTHING WRONG, YET THE LOCAL FORD TRUCK DEALER SAYS HE HAS THREE TRUCKS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM BUT FORD TECH ASSIST CANNOT TELL HOW TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE ROTOR ARE TURNED OR REPLACED, THE PROBLEM TEMPORRILY RESIDES. WITHIN A COUPLE OF THOUSAND MILES IT RETURNS. IT ONLY OCCURS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ANDIS MOST SEVERE BETWEEN 50 AND 60 MPH. IF YOU DRIVE FOR MORE THANT 10 MILES WITHOUT USING THE BRAKES, IT WILL NOT BE NOTICABLE. IF THE BRAKES ARE USED, EVEN LIGHTLY, MORE THAN ONCE WITHIN A 5 MINUTE PERIOD, THE FRONT ROTORS WILL WARP ANF THE FRONT END WILL SHAKE SEVERELY. IF YOU STOP AFTER THIS, THE FRONT WHEEL RIMS WILL BE SO HOT, YOU CANNOT PUT YOUR AND ON THE RIMS. I AM NOTICING A LOT OF FRONT END WOBBLE RECENTLY AND AM QUESTIONING THE EFFECT OF THE HEAT ON THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINS. ANY HELP YOU CAN PROVIDE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. I HAVE COME UP AGAINST A STONE WALL WITH FORD. ONE DEALER SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG, THEY WON'T EVEN TALK TO TRUCK DEA
Aug 23, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
ON FEBRUAARY 3, 2001 MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO THE CUSTOMER PICKUP AREA OF SEARS IN AMARILLO, TEXAS AS SHE PULLED UP TO THE PICKUP AREA AND REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AND OUR PICKUP TRUCK RAMMED THE BACKEND OF ANOTHER PICKUP TRUCK IN FROM HER. SHE SHIFTED TO REVERS, THE ENGINE STILL RUNNING AT A RAPID SPEED, TO BACK AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE THAT SHE HAD RAMMED. SINCE THE ENGINE WS RUNNING AT A HIGH SPEED, OUR VEHICLE RACED BACKWARD. IN ORDER TO KEEP FROM BACKING TNTO SOMEONE BEHINDHER, SHE THEN SHIFTED INTO FORWARD GEAR AND RAMMED THE PICKUP IN FRONT OF HER AGAIN. ALL OF THIS TIME THE REAR TIRES WERE SPINNING AND SMOKING. AFTER SHE RAMMED THE PICKUP THE SECOND TIME, SHE TURNED THE IGNITION OFF TO STOP THE CRAZY SITUATION. HAD SHE KNOWN, OF COURSE, THAT THE THROTTLE WAS GOING TO STAY ENGAGED AT HIGH SPEED, SHE WOULD HAVE KILLED THE ENGINE EARLIER. THE COMBINATION OF ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND AN UNCONTROLLABLE THROTTLE IS A RECIPE FOR DISASTOR.
Feb 27, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH T CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. APPLIED THE BRAKES,AND VEHICLE STILL WOULD NOT STOP. CONSUMER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF TO GAIN CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Oct 27, 1999
RECALL WORK ON THE BRAKES AND THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM CAN NOT BE PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.
Apr 12, 1999
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
CONSUMER HAD LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND RAN OFF ROAD, HTTING TWO TREES HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SEATBELT CAME LOOSE, CAUSING INJURIES, AND $11,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE. BODY SHOP THAT REPAIRED VEHICLE COULD NOT FIND AIRBAG SENSORS, AND FELT THAT THEY WERE MISSING, THAT THEY WERE NEVER INSTALLED AT FACTORY. *AK
Apr 14, 2000
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION @ 50MPH,.UPON IMPACT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Nov 26, 1999
DURING SEVERE 50 MPH CRASH NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY (UNAWARE OF INJURIES). (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER) MJS
Apr 16, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED, CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
Sep 11, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F 250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V385000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 180,000. UPDATED 11/23/15*LJ *CN
Sep 11, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
THE HEAD GASKET WAS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY AND THAT THE VEHICLE KEPT BLOWING SPARK PLUGS. *NLM
Mar 18, 2003
HORN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH OPERATING IN NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND NOT OPERATING AT ALL IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. ALSO, EXCESSIVE OILS USEAGES, MISSING A QUART WITHIN EVERY THOUSAND MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUME RTHAT HORN PROBLEM COULD NOT NOT BE CORRECTED, AND OILS USEAGES WAS NORMAL FOR THAT VEHICLE. *AK
Oct 15, 2000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING ON A BUMPY ROAD PASSENGER'S DOOR OPENED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
Jun 27, 2002
HOOD LATCH BAR IS ATTACHED BY TWO BOLTS. ONE OF THE BOLTS HAD FALLEN 0UT/BECAME LOOSE, CAUSING HOOD TO START BOUNCING, WHICH COULD ALSO HAVE RESULTED IN HOOD COMING OFF. *AK
Oct 02, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Apr 24, 2001
VEHICLE HAD REAR BRAKE FIRE DUE TO REAR BRAKES DRAGGING. *AK
Apr 24, 2001
STRUCTURE,INTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
DOOR AJAR LIGHT AND COURTESY LIGHT REMAINING ON AFTER ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT WAS NOT A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
Mar 12, 2001
DOOR SENSORS AND WARNING CHIME KEEP INDICTATING DOORS ARE AJAR EVEN WITH ALL DOORS SHUT. ALSO, INTERIOR LIGHTS WILL COME ON BY THEMSELVES.. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE , BUT HAS REPLACED SENSORS, HOWEVER, PROBLEM KEEPS REOCCURRING. *AK
Mar 15, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHEN THE CONTACT EXITED AND RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE, IT MADE AN ABNORMAL SOUND WHEN IT WAS RESTARTED. SUDDENLY, A FIRE ERUPTED UNDER THE HOOD, WHICH SPREAD TO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER FELL AND HURT HER KNEE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE QUICKLY. MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS REQUIRED. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300,000.
Apr 25, 2019
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
RUSTED THREW FUEL TANK STRAPS NO CRUISE CONTROL NO AIR CONDITIONING
Jul 12, 2017
STRUCTURE,TIRES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE DETACHED AND WENT UNDER THE TRAILER THAT WAS BEING HAULED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE MEDIAN. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT WENT TO THE HOSPITAL, BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000.
Jun 08, 2016
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
THIS IS MY 2ND REPLACEMENT OF A THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR! $500-600 (BASICALLY A NEW PEDAL ASSEMBLY.) WHAT IS DISTURBINGLY UNSAFE IS THE DRIVER WILL LOSE ALL THROTTLE RESPONSE ANYTIME AND UNKNOWINGLY RANDOM TIMING. COULD BE ON THE FREEWAY (WITH TRAFFIC ON YOUR BUTT! COULD BE AT A LIGHT TURNING LEFT! COULD BE CROSSING A INTERSECTION OR RAILROAD CROSSING THAT YOU WERE STOPPED AT! IT IS VERY UNNERVING TO STEP ON THE PEDAL AND HAVE NO RESPONSE WHEN YOUR VERY OWN SAFETY IS AT STAKE! I FEEL FORD IS HIDING THIS ISSUE FOR DECADES AND GOUGING THE CONSUMER MULTIPLE TIMES! PLEASE HELP ME RIGHT THIS WRONG. I NOTICE A LOT OF POSTING ON OTHERS HAVING THIS ISSUE FOR YEARS!!! WHY IS TOYOTA HELD ACCOUNTIBLE FOR SUCH MINOR ISSUES LIKE A FLOOR MAT HOLD DOWN POINT AND AN AMERICAN MANUFACTURER CAN TELL YOU "SORRY"THERE IS NO RECALL OR FREE REPAIR FOR SUCH IMPORTANT FUNCTION OF A VEHICLE??? I PRAY THAT NO ONE IS KILLED AND FORCES A HUGE LAWSUIT.. BECAUSE FORD WON'T RECOVER FROM THE CLAIMS! AGAIN ,,I WANT YOU TO THINK ABOUT THIS THE NEXT TIME YOU HAVE YOUR FAMILY IN THE CAR AND YOU ARE IN THE POSITION TO SAFELY MOVE WHEN YOUR FOOT MOVES THE GAS PEDAL AND NOTHING HAPPENS! THIS IS BS,, THE COVER UPS NEED TO STOP!.
Mar 03, 2016
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
ON JULY 18TH 2012 I WAS TAKING HOLLYWOOD BLVD TO GO TO THE STORES AND ALL THE SUDDEN THE TRUCK JUST SHUT OFF I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND DINT' HIT ANYBODY. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOME. THEN A FEW DATES LATER WE TOOK THE TRUCK TO A FORD DEALER WERE THEY CHARGE US FOR CHECKING THE TRUCK AND THE MECHANIC FROM THE FORD DEALER AND OTHER PEOPLE I KNOW THAT HAS THE SAME VEHICLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. AND THEY ALL TOLD ME THE SAME IT IS A MANUFACTURE ERROR AND IT IS SO AND SO BAD THAT THE PART IT IS IN BACK ORDER IS WORTH $600.00 DOLLARS MY QUESTION TO YOU IS WHY WE THE PEOPLE THAT PURCHASE THESE VEHICLES BE RESPONSIBLE AND HAVE TO PAY FOR A PART THAT THE FORD MANUFACTURED MADE AN ERROR THEY SHOULD REPLACE THE PART AT NO COST TO US THE CUSTOMERS. BECAUSE THE FORD IS THE ONE THAT MADE THE GEM MODULE DEFECTIVE WE SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT. THANK YOU *TR
Nov 04, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THEN SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT SMOKE WOULD APPEAR FROM THE GAS TANK WHEN FUEL WAS PLACED IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 187,821. UPDATED 9/1/09 *CN
Aug 12, 2009
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
1999 FORD F-250 WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM REPAIRED. SHE WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A TSB THAT SHE NEVER KNEW ABOUT. FORD IS REFUSING TO REIMBURSE HER FOR THE REPAIRS. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS FULLY AWARE OF THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, BUT FAILED TO NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS. THE PROBLEM WAS THE FLUID WOULD OVERHEAT DURING SEVERE DUTY AND WEAR OUT THE TORQUE CONVERTER, WHICH RESULTED IN THE RADIATOR, COOLER LINES AND HOSES FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO BE REPLACED. THE STABILIZER BAR LINK AND BATTERY WERE REPLACED. *JB
Oct 19, 2007
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
THE SECOND GEAR HAS GONE OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. *JB *SC THE LIGHTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WERE INOPERATIVE. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
Nov 17, 2004
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
CLOCK SPRING FAILED . AS A RESULT, HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK
Oct 25, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
FORD F 250 SAFETY ISSUE, CONSTANTLY HAVE TO MAKE CERTAIN THE TRUCK DOESN'T LURCH FORWARD ON RELEASE. *BF THE CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CLUTCH ON THE SIX SPEED MANUAL AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE CLUTCH RELEASES ONLY 1 TO 1 1/2 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE ORIGINAL HAD A RUBBER HOSE PART THAT ALLOWED EXPANSION WHEN THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH FLUID WAS COMPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS FOUND THAT THE PROBLEM WITH THE CLUTCH FORK WAS BENDING. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT IT IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT GEARS CAUSING A PAUSE THAT COULD RESULT IN SOMEONE ELSE REAR ENDING HIM. THE VEHICLE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS REPLACED DUE TO RECALL NOTICE HOWEVER THE CONSUMER STILL HAS TO LEAVE IT IN GEAR ON EVEN THESLIGHTEST GRADE BECAUSE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD THE TRUCK IN PLACE. FORD MOTOR COMPANY AGREED TO REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE FRONT CABLE AND THE PEDAL CONTROL ASSEMBLY. *TC THE A/C BLEW HOT AIR. *SC
Sep 29, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1 complaint
AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH GAS, THE GAS GAUGE WAS HALF FULL, THEN ALMOST EMPTY. AFTER NOTICING THE GAS GAUGE THE CONSUMER PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. A STATE TROOPER NOTICED GAS ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE GAS LINE. *AK *JB
Sep 14, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD LEAKED WHICH ALLOWED WATER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FUSE BOX WHICH CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS ON INA FLEET OF VEHICLES. *NM
Jul 27, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION VIBRATES AND CUTS OUT WHEN ENGAGING SPEED , AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RECALLS ON MY VECHIEL IT IS A 99 F250 4DR V8. SO COULD YOU PLEASE SEND ME SOMETHING TO HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED AND ALSO MY AIR BAG SENSOR IS BAD , THE ENGINE LIGHT SENSOR IS ALSO ON. *AK
Mar 19, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
EMAIL FOIA REC'D FM WEBMASTER COMPLAINT INTEGRITY OF THE FUEL SYSTEM AND POST COLLISION FUEL-FED FIRES FOR THE MODEL YEAR 1999 AND 2000 FORD F250 OR F350 TRUCKS.*MR *CB
Sep 26, 2003
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WIPERS COME ON BY THEMSELVES FROM TIME TO TIME. 8JB
Sep 20, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES
1 complaint
WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD CAME COMPLETELY OFF. AS A RESULT THE BRAKE LINE BROKE. *AK
Jul 07, 2003
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE,TIRES,SEATS,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT, THE TIRE WERE CUPPING ON THE EDGES, THE CLOTH SEAT WERE WEARING, THE RADIUS ARMS WERE LOOSE, THE LIGHTS WERE INOERATIVE, THERE WAS A SQUEAK IN THE COWEL, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED GASKET AND SEAL PROBLEMS, HOWEVER ONCE THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, IT BURNED OIL FAST.*SCC *JB
Feb 11, 2003
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
BALL JOINT IS WORN OUT, AND AT 20MPH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS FELL ONTO THE GROUND. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Jun 24, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
AT 20,000 MILES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF POWER AFTER 1/2 HOURS OF RUNNING AND STALLING OUT WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBELEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, AIR FLOW SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, AND THE O2 SENSORS, SOME OF THESE HAVE BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN ONCE AND VEHICLE CONTINUES TO LOSE POWER AND STALL. DOOR AJAR LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DEALER ORDERED LEFT DOOR JAM SWITCH. FUEL GAUGE READS FULL WHEN IT IS NOT, DEALER REPLACED FUEL SENDER. CONSUMER STATES PASSENGER FRONT RIM IS WARPED. SHIFTER HANDLE BEZEL KEEPS POPPING OFF, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO ALL GEARS, WHEN BACKING IN REVERSE, THER IS A SQUEALING NOISE. LEFT DOOR CYLINDER REPLACED. ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN GOING IN REVERSE. AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT GET COLD. *SLC
Jun 29, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
SOMTIMES WHEN SHIFTING FROM TWO WHEEL DRIVE TO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DOSE NOT ENGAGE. WHEN DRIVING ON WET PAVMENT IT KICKS OUT OF FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ON ITS OWN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK SOMETIMES, THE HABS DO NOT LOCK. THE O-RINGS WAS REPAIRED FOR TIMES. *YH
Mar 23, 2001
PARKING BRAKE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
1. THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT DISENGAGE AFTER IT IS ENGAGED. 2. THE ENGINE LEAKS OIL BETWEEN THE ENGINE BLOCK AND THE HEAD ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE JUST ABOVE THE STARTER. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED AFTER GOING BACK THE SECOND TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.
Jan 07, 2001
POWER TRAIN,TIRES
1 complaint
THE TIRES HAVE BLOWN WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS. THE CLUTCH PROBLEM IS A RECURRING ONE. 3 TO 4 TIMES A DAY THE CLUTCH PEDAL STAYS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TRAVEL DISTANCE OR ONLY COMES HALF-WAY BACK UP. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO DOES NOT SHIFT SMOOTHLY. (TIRESIZE: LT23585R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT23585R16 )
Oct 04, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,TIRES
1 complaint
TIRE SEPARATION RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO TRUCK - REPLACED FUEL FILL LINE, REPAIRED LT SIDE PANEL 8 FT BOX, PAINT TOUCH UP.*AK (TIRESIZE: 26575R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 26575R16 )
Oct 02, 2000
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES
1 complaint
PE00020; TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 75 MPH, ABOUT 90% OF THE TREAD ON THE DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE TIRE CAME OFF. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE. 1999, FORD, F250. TIRE SIZE LT 265/75R16, DOT # VNW81XL, ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT. TIRE MILEAGE ABOUT 20,000. OWNER TRIED TO CONTACT FIRESTONE, BUT GOT THE RUN AROUND. TRUCK WAS REGISTERED TO BENITO CANTU. REPORT GIVEN BY FRIEND. *AK THE CUSTOMER GOT NEW ALULMINIUM RIM INSTALLED. THE RIGHT FRONT SHOCK WAS LEAKING. WATER WAS COMING INTO AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY. *YH
Sep 07, 2000
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
6 ALIGNMENTS IN 24,000 MILES, A BROKEN 14MM SUSPENSION BOLT, A STEERING GEARBOX FAILURE, 3 SETS OF BRAKES & ROTOR/CALIPER REPLACEMENT INDICATES MAJOR DESIGN/MATERIAL & QUALITY PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE HAS ALSO LEFT ME STRANDED 5 TIMES FOR OTHER NOT LISTED ENGINE RELATED FAILURES. FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS IS USELESS, COULD CARE LESS & IS NON-SUPPORTIVE. *AK
Jul 26, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING SAW SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD. THEN, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND DISCONNECTED BATTERY. WIRE HARNESS AND FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES. *AK
Jul 19, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
THE TIRES ARE DRY ROTTING WITH32000MILES THE DOME LIGHT STAYS ON HAD TO PULL THE BULB. THE DOOR LOCK NOB ON INSIDE OF DOOR BROKE, THE BRAKE PAD RUBBER ON THE PEDAL I HAD TO REPLACE THE NEW ONE WAS WORN OUT THE BRAKE PADS ON THE FRONT STARTED SQUEAKING AT ABOUT 22000 MILES THE MOTOR USES ABOUT ONE HALF QUART OF OIL AT EACH OIL CHANGE AND I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER( DOT NUMBER: ? TIRE SIZE: LT235/85R1 )
Jun 26, 2000
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,INTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THIS TRUCK HAS MANY PROBLEMS. STRARTING WITH THE TRANSMISSION GOING OUT, THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUCK THERE IS A DISTINCTIVE "CLUNK" WHEN PUT INTO GEAR; EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. THEN GOING INTERIOR; THE "DOOR AJAR" LIGHT COMES ON IT THINKS THAT THE DOORS ARE NOT SHUT, BUT YOU CAN SLAM ALL 4 DOORS SHUT AND IT STILL THINKS THE DOORS ARE "AJAR" SO THAT WILL KEEP THE INTERIOR LIGHT ON WHILE DRIVING. THE INTERIOR LIGHT WILL GO OUT IF YOU GET UP TO ABOUT 20 MPH, THEN WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN TO UNDER 20MPH IT WILL COME BACK ON. THE "WARNING BELL" COMES ON AND STAYS ON EVEN WHEN THE TRUCK IS SHUT OFF. NEXT THE SEAT BELTS WILL SOME TIMES WORK AND SOME TIMES NOT. EITHER THE ARE HARD TO PULL OUT OR THEY WILL NOT RETRACT. THE TAILGATE COVER HAS WARPED IN NOT EVEN 1 YEAR AFTER WE HAD IT.
Mar 05, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER BRAKE FAILED WHEN APPLIED. CONSUMEER TRIED TO AVOID HITTING VEHICLE IN FRONT AND HIT A POLE. THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGES AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER AND KILL SWITH FAILED. YH
Jan 27, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
WHENEVER DRIVING DURING THE DAY OR DURING THE NIGHT INTERIOR LIGHTS & BACK LIGHTS WOULD COME ON & THEN GO OFF. THE FUEL TANK ALSO LEAKED FUEL. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THERE WAS NO WAY THE PROBLEM COULD BE CORRECTED. *AK
Jan 12, 2000
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
EVEN WITH THE DOORS SHUT AJAR, INSTRUMENT PANEL REFLECTS WITHIN WINDSHIELD, CAUSING POOR VISIBLITY FOR THE DRIVER AT NIGHT. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Nov 09, 1999
SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
REPORTING BOTH FRONT AND REAR BELTS ARE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. BELT WOULD LOOSEN BY ITSELF WHENEVER A PERSON MOVES, INSTEAD OF TIGHTENING AND HOLDING THE OCCUPANT. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMERTHAT THE BELT WOULD ONLY LOCK BY ITSELF DURING A VEHICLE COLLISION. CAN NHTSA HELP OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK
Sep 09, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD WHEN SET. A LOT OF FORCE IS NEED TO SET BARKING BRAKE. CAMPAIN ID 98V101000 SEEMS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY F250 SUPERDUTY. ABS PROBLEM: BRAKES GO INTO ABS MODE WHEN BRAKING ON ROUGH (BUMPY ROADS) DRY ROAD SURFACES. THIS HAPPENS WHEN TRUCK HAS NO LOAD IN IT. MY STOPPING DISTANCES ARE INCREASED UNPREDICTABLY..
Aug 22, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
DUE DEFECTIVE BRAKE LINES, WHICH DEALER REPLACED TWICE, STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIGOROUSLY. THIS MAY CAUSE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
May 07, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 40 MPH COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO, THE AUTOMATIC FUEL SYSTEM DID NOT CUT OFF. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Mar 12, 1999
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN, PRESSED GAS PEDAL BUT TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE. WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND PRESSED PEDAL AND TRUCK WENT. DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY, TRUCK STARTED COASTING - ENGINE WAS RUNNING BUT PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL GAVE NO POWER. FINALLY GOT THE TRUCK TO FORD SERVICE. LEFT THE TRUCK RUNNING AND IN PARK - THE TRUCK JUMPED INTO REVERSE. THE TRUCK LOST POWER AGAIN WHILE THE FORD TECH WAS TEST DRIVING. THEY REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC GAS PEDAL AND THE TRANSMISSION. THEY TOOK THE TRUCK ON A TEST DRIVE AND NOTICED THE REAR END WAS GRINDING. THEY DETERMINED THE CARRIER BEARINGS HAD COME APART. THEY HAVE ORDERED A NEW REAR END. THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID WOULD NOT SPRAY - THEY REPAIRED SOME WIRING TO CORRECT THAT PROBLEM. EA04006 HAS IFS
Jan 04, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TRUCK BROKE DOWN ON FREEWAY DUE TO LOSS OF OIL WHICH CAUSED ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. OIL GAUGE DID NOT INDICATE A PROBLEM.
Dec 17, 1998
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING 50MPH THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF CONTROL, UNKNOWN AS TO WHY THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, AND WENT THROUGH A MAILBOX/TREE/ EMBANKMENT UNTIL IT STOPPED ON A FIELD ON ITS OWN. ALSO, THE BUMPER EXPERIENCED FRONTAL IMPACT DAMAGE, BUT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS ACCIDENT. CAUSED UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
Jul 31, 1998
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 1999 FORD F-250 have?
The 1999 FORD F-250 currently has 594 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 1999 FORD F-250?
The most common problems reported for the 1999 FORD F-250 are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 1999 FORD F-250 problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 1999 FORD F-250 comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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