1999 Ford F-150: engine failure

Filed Feb 28, 2017 · Engine · 127,000 miles · CO

My 1999 f150 truck has a head gasket problem and heater core issue. Started smelling anti freeze on sunday. Took to a mechanic on monday and said there is an oil leak, seepage coming from head gasket. The heater core needs replaced, but why oil leak is happening not sure. Was told it would be about $3500.00 to repair only head gasket and heater core. This truck only has 127,00 miles on it and all regular maintenance has been done timely. Researched this on internet and found many complaints about this same problem. There was even an article in automotive news on 4/1/2002 regarding this issue, and according to written article ford was fixing the problem for consumers. I called ford and they told me no. This is a huge expense, and with this many complaints and article that says ford is aware of this defect and no one can help. Pretty much either fix the head gaskets and hope it works, or was told new engine needed. If this is an issue, and can cause the engine to stop would like to know if I have any recourse in getting ford to fix the problem. Cannot be driven now because of possible extreme overheating and then engine failure. Any help would be appreciated.

Filed Nov 15, 2015 · Engine · 165,000 miles · CO

Engine blew a spark plug out of the head destroyed the coil and threads on head.

Filed Nov 9, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 48,000 miles · CA

Pulled up to stop light to make a left turn-sat at light 2 minutes-put foot on gas pedal to turn and the engine died tried to restart- would not start-theft light was flashing fast-was pushed out of intersection-went to call tow truck- came back -tried to start and it started-was able to drive home a short distance-parked for tow truck to pick up.-started 3 times at my house but die if turned on and off about 10 times.

Filed Sep 24, 2011 · Engine · 113,000 miles · NJ

In may was at a stop light when the light turned green I accelerated and the plug blew at seconds later I got it towed to the shop fixed it with the heli-coil kit days later as I was going up a steep hill heard a popping sound brought it right to the shop another plug was ready to eject they pulled all plugs anti seized them good for a couple months now in sept it is ready to lose another plug. My truck is a 1999 ford f-150 triton.

Filed Jul 8, 2011 · Engine · 25,000 miles · NV

I purchased my 1999 ford f-150 4x 4 with a triton 5.4 v-8 engine used. The engine had approximately 140,000 when I purchased it. I only drive it to and from work in las vegas, nv (approximately 25 miles round trip) at speeds below 50 MPH. The engine blew the back plug at 163,000. Because it was the back plug the labor to repair was high (pull the engine). The difference in putting helicoils (all eight plugs) in and a new engine was not that much difference so I order a long block full engine from ford with stipulations it corrected the design flaw. The engine cost almost $7000 when all was done and complete. Ford warranty the engine 3 years and 75,000 miles. I figured this corrected the issues with the spark plugs blowing out. Well at the 4 year point and approximate 25,000 miles the new engine blew a plug. Ford and the dealer (whom we purchased the engine from) say it is our problem. The dealer (parts manager) actually said since I was not a frequent customer and had purchased the truck used they did not see a way to help. I have researched this issue on the internet and believe it is design flaw in the head. I am in the process of having steel inserts put in all of the spark plug holes so I might get use out of a hefty investment in a motor with a known issue which ford will not back. I own a ford crown victory, a mercury marquis ls, and the f-150 truck . . . These are the last vehicles I will own from ford.

Filed Jul 21, 2007 · Engine · 98,000 miles · CA

While driving my tuck at 40 MPH there was loud pop from the engine. The truck could not be driven and had to be towed. The ford dealer told me that I had blown a spark plug and that I needed a new engine at 5,000 dollars.

Filed Sep 11, 2006 · Engine · OK

I have a 99 f150 with less than 60k miles on it. While driving to work a spark plug blew out. Repair was not able to be done on the head. Head replacement was $3600 engine replacement was $5000. I replaced the engine with the same type of faulty engine... How long until it happens again??

Filed Feb 2, 2006 · Engine · 92,000 miles · CA

Spark plug blew off when I turned my truck on. Ford recommends new engine because apparently it happens often. There is currently no recall for this problem. Truck needs repair.

Filed May 4, 2004 · Engine · 40,250 miles · CA

My 1999 f-150 5.4 ltr 4wd started making loud ticking noise @ 39,000 miles.took truck to burch ford from whom I purchased vehicle & they diagnosed ticking noise as a bad cat. Cvrtr!!! They also advised me of leaking head gasket from (r)rear head and a repair cost of $3,200 w/ (12 mo./12,ooo mi.warranty !!! )on repair.when I picked up vehicle & started engine,the same loud ticking noise (only worse) was still there!!! Burch ford & ford motor corp refused to even acknowledge problem or warranty their repair.while trying to get assistance, I drove vehicle bare min and aprox. 300 miles after the "repair",the engine blew # 3 spark plug out of (r) head like like a rocket & massive loss of power which nearly left me in direct path of a loaded semi truck !!!(thought I was going be crushed to death).I had truck towed back to burch ford & they faxed me a estimate of $3,200. More to replace head (now total is $ 6,400. From the two repairs!!!) and in bold print @ bottom of est. Say's ....no warranty!!! Vehicle needs new engine & neither the dealership or ford motor corp are willing to ohnor their original repair,or assist in this catastrophic problem that research shows has occuring by the hundreds on 4.6 ,5.4 & now many v-10 engines from 1996 to 2004........ (8 yrs.)!!! My truck is my pride & joy & with aprox. 39,000 miles on it,my $ 40,000.00 ride may be a total loss due to current book value & contraversial $$$$$cost of repair!!! This is my 6th ford vehicle(all of which were paid off in full 1-2yrs.early!!!)in the last 9 yrs.I've been a more than loyal ford customer,...but with blatent dissregard for their bread & butter,(loyal ford customers) ford seems to be for 8 yrs. Now; grossly and w/o any remorse, far less than a loyal automobile manufacturer !!!...respectfully,...j.l.

Filed Apr 30, 2004 · Engine · 39,000 miles · CA

The consumer took vehicle for service because of a ticking noise heard on vehicle. The dealership indicated that the ticking noise was coming from the catalytic converter, and the head gasket had blown. Which resulted in an oil leak into the exhaust manifold. The dealership replaced the catalytic converter and the head gasket; however, the ticking noise still exist after the repair was performed. Within 300 miles after the parts were replaced, the spark plug came out of the right side of the engine head which resulted in engine failure. The dealership refused to honor repair warranty and perform any further service on the vehicle.

Filed Mar 7, 2004 · Engine · PA

1999 ford f-150 head gasket leak, research reveals common factory defect. No assistance from ford service bulletin from ford says I may have to replace engine.

Filed Aug 13, 2003 · Engine · 15,950 miles · NJ

I have a 1999 svt ford f150 lightning that recenlty developed the infamous leaky intercooler.there was a customer service/satisfaction campaign issued by ford that expired september of '02. This problem can cause engine failure.which can increase changes of an accident alot.especially losing power brakes.ford will not cover the cost of this problem that they know about and won't do anything til a real recall is issued not a half ass consumer satisification campigain for one year.