I have a 1999 f150 ford truck. Large oil leak from the right hand head gasket at the rear of the block on my engine. Also a leak on outside right hand filling intake valley. Estimated cost from ford dealership $1600 depending on what it takes to repair it. I feel this is a major repair and possibly the part was poorly machined.
1999 Ford F-150 engine complaints
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The spark plug blew out of the aluminum cylinder head while driving, the entire cylinder head was replaced. *ak
Spark plugs blowing out of aluminum heads on triton 5.4liter motor.causing major damage to heads.
The head gasket leaked oil, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
Right rear head gasket leaking oil, and is also stated in manufacturers t.s.b. No recall as of yet. Ph
Had a spark plug strip itself from the head and damaged the threads on the head where the spark plug is screwed into the head.
The head gasket failed. *jb oil leaked again out of the right rear cylinder head. Scc
Head gasket is leaking oil onto exhaust pipe causing it to burn and release smoke into vehicle's interior cabin. Consumer contacted manufacturer, who admitted that head gasket was defective, but will not assist in repairing it because warranty expired. Ts....
I have a 1999 ford f-150 pick-up with 5.4l v-8 engine. It has had a oil leak on the righthand headgasket. Ford repaired this problem, and it dosen't seem to be leaking any more. This is a problem that has plagued many of these trucks.
1999 ford f150 5.4l with badly leaking head gasket right side. Seems to be a known problem for ford yet no recall or assistance from ford? Leaking oil is a hazard and oil on hot engine components not safe.
This is a svt addison vehicle. Consumer states that there was a manufacturer owners notification for this vehicle engine inter cooler, but the notifcation ended september 2002. Per the notification theirs a defect in the inter cooler that causes coolant to leak into the engine, which results in engine seizing up. Consumer has experience this problem put dealership is refusing to fix as a result of the notifaction being over.
Consumer states that while driving and without warning the head gasket blew causing coolant fluid to leak. Dealer notified ts
Consumer called complaining about having numerous problems with the spark plug been replaced on the vehicle more than two times since the vehicle was purchased.dealer was contacted and stated that they don't know why is this happening with the vehicle. Mr
Noticed a smell of burnt motor oil at right side front on 11/9/2002. Check all fluid levels. They were ok went to auto dealer where I bought the truck monday morning 11/11/2002. Mechanic check the truck out and found out the head gasket leaking oil. He said he has replaced several of these type head gaskets(most of the time rightside) on the 5.4 engines from 1999 to present. The truck is out of manufactors warranty being that is older that 3 years. Ford company knows there is a problem and they should have to repair the truck free of charge. I am glad that I purchased an extended warranty. But it is not fair for the company that I purchased the warranty to pay for this. I have to pay the first $50.oo and that is not right also. The dealer has started repairing the truck as soon as they found the problem and the warranty company said it was ok to the repairs. I have not complaints with the dealer doing the repairs. They have always given me very good service. Dt
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
While driving at 35 MPH vehicle stalls/ die without warning the dealer has been notified. Mr consumer was also informed that the transmission went bad and was in need of replacing. *jg
Consumer states that the tension wire separated and shreaded the serpentine belt while driving. Causes loss of of vehicle control. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information. Nlm
This 5.4 litre engine is leaking oil from the head gasket onto hot engine with minor smoking. *ak
Oil was leaking from gaskets. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced head gasket. 2500 miles later leaking started again. Please provide any further information.
Truck was unstable with cause unknown by dealership. Owner has taken vehicle in for corrective action several times, however nothing has changed. Vehicle vibrates excessively when at idle with RPM gauge fluctuating up/down. *ak consumer states that the engine runs rough, oil level dropped and there was a clicking noise in which the dealer replaced the fan blade and fan clutch. Rear brakes experienced grinding, dealer applied a silencer to the front and rear brake pads. Consumer has experienced several problems with the A/C and heater, problems still exists. Vehicle uses a lot of gas, idles rough and experiences small hesitation upon acceleration. Vehicle kicks into gear. Vehicle drifts to the right, while driving at higher speeds, vehicle and steering wheel vibrate. Driver side rear view mirror rattles when closing door, when everything is closed there is an outside noise, dealer resealed the windshield. When turning on the lights, the clock and A/C are delayed. There is a whining noise when turning steering wheel. Window control buttons stick at times, dealer replaced the window switch.
Head gasket is leaking oil. Had part replaced, but problem reoccurred. Dealer contacted.*ak vehicle went back to dealer but no signs of leak. Consumer adds this is a slow leak and cannot be detected in a short diagnosis.
The head gasket on the right side of the engine is blown. Consumer is concerned that the oil leaking out of the engine could cause a fire. *yd
Engine was leaking oil due to a blown head gasket. Dealer contacted. *ak same symptoms and problems have appeared again, but vehicle is now out of warranty.
Second time in to dealer for the same head gasket failure, 1'st at 24,500 mi 2'nd at 26700. Dealer is trying to resolve the problem, but how many more times must I take it back for a problem ford is aware of.
Oil leaking from head gaskets, causing burned oil smell, drips on exaust,smokes also, scared of fire hazard.
Vehicle shutdown without prior warning. There was a loud banging noise coming from underneath the hood dealership wa saware of problem.
Head gasket is leaking oil from the right side motor. Contacted dealer. *ak
According to service manager at a st. Paul, mn ford dealer, ford has had numerous problems with the 5.4 l engines passenger side rear cylinder spark plug mount stripping and blowing the spark plug out causing engine damage. I was told that ford has kept this quiet but have covered costs on this up to 75,000 miles. My vehicle was submitted to ford but denied being over 75,000 miles. Cost to fix was over $1200.00 and this only a temporary fix.
Blown right head gasket.
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.
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