Rear axle broke, pulled me off the highway, witness behind me said it was as though the rear end jumped up. My truck was totaled, and because I hit a culvert that did even more damage to the underside, I'm not sure that can tell it was a mechanical failure. I took pictures of the tire marks in the wet grass and the right tire path was about two feet wide as if the tires were sideways, this was before the culvert was hit. The left side tire tracks were of normal width. I did not run off the road, I was pulled off the road. It seemed as though I still had control of the steering but the rear end went its own way. Was extremely lucky that no injuries/fatalities occurred. I at this point cannot replace my truck that I bought new and treated like a baby. The truck was taken in at least four times early by my husband, and they were to notify the ford company. My husband passed away in december 2000, and being as I know nothing about the problem that occurred only when going over 45, I.e., down the freeway as my husband often did, I assumed it was corrected, but so distraught that the mechanics of the truck was the last thing on my mind until the mechanical breakdown occurred. I think the ford company should replace my defective vehicle with one of equal value, one owner, highway miles, and exceptional condition without any expense to me. I have a very high deductible, and will not be able to get a truck comparable with the money from the insurance company.
1999 Ford F-150 transmission complaints
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Consumer was driving the vehicle and tried to set the cruise control. It would not activate. Consumer continued home, parked the vehicle. The next day consumer got into the vehicle, started the vehicle , and proceeded to place it into gear, but vehicle will not longer go into gear. Will contact the manufacturer.
Transmission gears breaking, timing chain loosening.
While shifting into drive the shift linkage bracket screw failed. The vehicle could not be shifted back to park.
I heard the rear end make a horrible loud bang on several occasions till I finally had no ability to make the vehicle move forward or backwards while in gear. Upon inspection by a certified mechanic, a main bolt on the rear differential undid itself and stripped all of the teeth on the main gear. A complete rear end had to be put on. There was never any work done to the area of the vehicle prior to this incident.
Consumer states gear position indicator (prndl) broke. Dealer notified.
Transmission blew a back seal. There was metal and brass shavings in the trasnmission. The repair person said he believed the problem was being caused by "rear seal walking or spinning out, probably due to excess driveshaft moving or flexing. We rebuilt the transmission and a week later we are having the same problem. Except this time the rear seal got so hot it blew the transmission core also. I have spent 1700.00 so far. No end in site and no help from ford.
I bought the 99 f-150 used. I've owned it for 2 years and in those two years spent over 3000 dollars repairing it. I cant handle the thought of keeping a truck that cost so much in repairs. And now the dealer tells me I need a new transmission. This is one week after I spent over 500 replacing the spark plugs, fuel filter, and getting the fuel injectors cleaned. I have only 58,000 miles on the thing and was told by the dealer that the plugs don't need to be touched for 100,000 miles. Well it was missing and that was the problem. The truck slams into gear between 1 and 2, and now the problem is my transmission is bad. At 58,000 miles? And I've never even towed anything. Just regular wear and tear? I think these trucks must be lemons. After I get the transmission fixed, I'll have spent $5,600 in a two year span. I have to sell it because the repairs are more than the payment. I guess that's why it was sold to me when it was only two years. Old.
The rear end of the vehicle made alot of noise. A tsb was issued for similar vehcile related to differential chatter.
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
While shifting vehicle into gear all gears will become stuck, and will not release. Dealership is aware of problem.
We purchased this truck in oct 1999 new, we have had it in the shop 4 times for the brake problem. It first started out with the brakes locking up when it was damp out, they could not find a problem at that time .the next time they said it was the axel seal leaking. On july 11, 02 they said it was the brake shoes , which with only 35838 miles on the truck how could that be .the brake shoes was replaced at that time. Now today I was going down the road and the back rear brake started growling, so I stopped to see what the problem was , I removed the back tire and removed back hub and found pin to wheel cylinder laying in the hub. I called a wrecker to come and get me and my truck , went to dealer where I purchased it and stayed there just about all day .thank you very much for hearing my complaint.
Seal failer at 75 MPH caused the overrive to fail, causing transmission bands to fail. I have an extended warranty policy, however, they are not willing to cover the transmission because they feel the transmission was deliberately run with out fluid. The rear seal failed, causing the rear housing to also fail. This all happened unknowingly while driving down the highway at 75 MPH. The transmission would obviosly be run low on fluid when the rear seal completely blows out of it seat. I am hoping that you will do whats right and help me get this matter resolved by informing my extended warrantee provider that this insident was unavoidable. Thank you.
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 gaskets blewout. 2 sets of head gaskets blewout within last 6 months. Also was having trouble with transmission.
This vehicle has a a problem with driveshaft "run-up" it makes loud sound and you can feel it when stopping or acellerating. This vehicle has been in the dealship twice. The dealership could not duplicate until I took them for a test drive. The shop foreman heard and felt the driveshaft "run-up" he said they would repair it. I was contacted later and the service adviser said it was a normal sound. The vehicle was there for two weeks.
Consumer states there is a slack feeling in the powertrain.
Suden jump in idle speed(to3000)RPM.dangerous to hold vehicle stopped in snow. Transmission does not downshift to low gear till rmp drops below 1000. Dangerous to stop vehicle. Foot must be applied firmly on brake pedal at traffic lights for the duration of the stop for fear of vehicle lurching forward and hitting car in front. Dealer said he fixed. Problem still present. Very objectionable odor in vehicle( like burning off old oil deposits on metal) present at times. Unbearable to an asthmatic person. Vehicle otherwise in sound shape.
Rear axel has cracked twice on my ford f-150. I have not been in any accidents and have not bottomed out my car. There is no evidence of impact on my vehical.
Transmission converter started making noise when downshifting. Dealership was aware of problem . There were stress cracks on roof. Also, sheet metal showed a gap between openings.
Vehicle parked & idling. Slipped into reverse & rolled into river - tmdc 1040501008450.
Vehicle makes a howling noise, it jerked/ accelerated and a clunk noise when letting off gas. Dealer admitted they heard a noise. Consumer asked for a new rear end, and dealer denied the part. *ak consumer was informed there were problems with the 2001 models, consumer is aksing that the part be fixed or the dealer to buy the vehicle back.
Windshield wipers come on unexpectedly, especially during or following turns causing a major distraction. The transmission "coasts" during deceleration. When power is applied after that the transmission seems to slip back into gear, causing the truck to jerk.
Pickup jumped out of park into reverse going backwards into garage doing extensive damage. Dealer suggested I contact ford which I did. They refused to do anything.
Would be driving and would shift into 3rd gear, and it would make grinding noises. Then, locked out other gears. Would either stop or slow down vehicle and shift into another gear. Have taken vehicle to dealership and informed by mechanic engine not long enough to turn gears in transmission. Not able to repair problem. A technical service bulletin on transmission gears.
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All the transmission fluid leaked out while on freeway burned up overdrive and drive there was no warning of any kind when I slowed down in traffic and tried to accelerate the truck went nowhere. In another situation the results could have been worse.
Consumer wasn't able to increase vehicle's speed due to transmission, and gear stayed in first gear. Also, back window was leaking when it was raining. Dealership was aware of problem.
Pickup was backed up in front of my garage, passerger door open, motor running and shift indicator in park position. I was loading items in pickup bed when suddenly the pickup started coming at me in reverse. The open pickup door hit the garage and wrapped around against the front fender as the pickup came into the garage. The door wedged between the fender and the garage door frame stopping the pickup. Otherwise, I might have been crushed between the pickup and garage wall. I contacted my insurance agency and had my local ford dealer, doenges-bartlesville, repair the damage at a cost of $2,436. My deductible was $500. My local ford dealer suggested I contact ford motor company about the problem. I did and received no help from them on the problem. In looking at your files, I find that mine is not the only 1999 ford pickup that this has happend to. I feel this is a safety problem with fords. Since ford motor company is not concerned with my problem, the best thing I can do in the future is buy no more ford vehicles.
When applying brakes it caused vehicle to vibrate, vehicle been in dealer shop for repairs on two occasions,and problem still reoccurring. . *ak one wheel locked up while traveling. Transmission and shifter vibrates under rough road codition. The steeting and the vehicle in general were not secure.
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