My ford e350 1999 made a loud flapping noise as I was leaving my home. I pulled right back into the driveway and shut off the engine. I found out that the #2 spark plug had completely blown out of the cylinder head. This has never happened on any vehicle I have ever owned. I take good care of my vehicles. I am a mechanic, and former jet engine mechanic also. My obdii confirmed a misfire on cylinder #2 that is how I located which plug it was. Ford said it would cost $260 to look at it, and up to $1700 if they could repair it. Plus towing. I asked how much a new engine would cost since the van is in excellent condition. Ford said it would cost $7,200 for a new engine. This van has cost more for repairs than any vehicle I have owned in my life. I am 62. Air conditioning compressor $700.00 coil on spark plug $130 ABS brake sensor $138.00 flex plate and flywheel $700.(caused by loose ignition switch) egr black box $400 replacement. Ford wanted $100.00 to change my fuel filter. I went to the store and bought the special wrench for $16 ,did it myself in 15 minutes. Recall for wiring near the master cylinder that could catch fire, 1/2 days wages lost. It took me 4 hours to change spark plugs. It was the worst design I have ever seen. A nightmare to get to the spark plugs. I sold the van for $500 tonight. Glad the nightmare is over.
1999 Ford Econoline: pulls to one side
5 of the 84 complaints about the 1999 Ford Econoline describe pulls to one side.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 0
Pulls to one side by model year
- 20001
- 19995
- 19981
- 19971
- 19961
- 19952
- 19943
- 19921
- 19901
What owners say
Engine - revs up while vehicle is idling, leaping forward, unexpectedly. Steering, pulls left coonstantly.
When applying the brakes at a high speed vehicle wanders to the right. Vehicle pulls to the left when braking at highway speeds. Engine recently replaced for the second time , due to oil leaks out of the head gasket.both times the engine was replaced with a brand new one. Vehicle still not repaired. *ak.et.
While traveling vehicle would pulled to the left or the right, causing consumer to fight the steering wheel to continue normal driving. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
While driving vehicle and when going over any bumps, vehicle rocks/wanders to right or left in which consumer may lose control. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide further information.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This SKU is a front upper ball joint
- Complaints of tire wear and loose feelings in the steering system
- Some vehicles built before april 1, 1999 may have a customer concern of a clunk felt / heard in the...
- Concerns of a clunk felt / heard in the steering wheel
- Customer may complain of a clunk felt / heard in the steering wheel
- Some customers may comment on a clunk felt / heard in the steering wheel
- Some vehicles may exhibit a "squeaking" or "moaning" noise from the steering column while turning
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Ford Econoline pulling
Is pulls to one side a common problem on the 1999 Ford Econoline?
5 of 84 owner complaints about the 1999 Ford Econoline (6%) mention pulls to one side. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Ford Econoline?
There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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