1999 Ford F-250 SD: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 27, 2014 · Fuel system · NC

We have started to notice that when driving at a steady speed the truck will stall and lose power as if it was out of gas. This has happen too many times and has become such a scare that we are completely paranoid to drive the truck without the fear of being rear ended. At take off the truck will sometimes jolt forward violently. We have noticed and recorded that these problems occur only when the truck gets to half a tank. The problem has gotten so bad that after a complete fill up the truck will now just cut off while being operated on the highway and have to be restarted. We have several ford vehicles both personal and for our fleet vehicles. The fuel filters are becoming completely clog up due to the poor condition of the fuel tanks themselves. We have spent countless hours researching these problems, and spent excessive amounts of money trying to fix/repair these problems. It saddens us that we have become just another added unsatisfied loyal customer to ford, whom has no thought of correcting this problem. We have read so many other complaints and there is still no help for us. It just left in our hands to try to find a solution to fix this faulty problem so we don't get out on the highways and kill someone and or ourselves while operating lousy ford trucks and vans! We think it is time for ford to give us some help!!!!!!!

Filed Jun 26, 2009 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 230,000 miles · TX

99 f-250 diesel stalls on freeway. Replaced the recalled cam shaft sensor but still stalls. I was told that the accelerator position sensor could be the problem and many other consumers are having the same problem. The cam shaft sensor was recalled due to stalling and causing possible injury accidents and this should be recalled for the same reason. My family is in danger while driving this truck. Ford knows about this problem and said there is nothing they can do about it. I suppose they are waiting for enough people to die from this problem for it to be resolved. I wonder how many have died from this problem and were not able to tell what happened due to their deaths.

Filed Mar 17, 2008 · Engine · 90,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f250 super duty. While traveling at 55 MPH the vehicle stalled and shut off. The failure has occurred for three years; however, the most recent failure was four months ago. When the vehicle was restarted, the vehicle operated normally. The dealer stated that no failures could be identified. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 95,000. Updated 4/7/08 *cn updated 04/07/08

Filed Dec 2, 2007 · Engine · 100,000 miles · MN

Occasionally while driving in rain or snow,my ford diesel engine f250 will stumble or completely stop. On several occasions while driving approx.30-35 MPH the engine stalled causing complete loss of brakes and power steering. I have searched the internet and found this to be a common problem but nobody seems to know how to fix it. I have contacted several ford dealers and all they can offer is expensive diagnostics with no result.

Filed Apr 23, 2007 · Engine · 235,000 miles · NY

1999 ford super duty - 7.3l powerstroke turbo diesel. Driving along towing a 21' goose neck stock trailer and the truck shut down. No power brakes or steering. Engine just died. Sat for a while and restarted - stalled a couple more times getting it home. Camshaft position sensor failed - replaced. Very common and dangerous problem on these trucks.

Filed Apr 22, 2007 · Engine · 85,000 miles · CO

99 ford power stroke diesel. I had a cam position sensor fail while pulling my fifth wheel up la veta pass. Because it is a known issue I had a spare in the glove box. My truck stalled going up the pass and I could not get it completely off the highway. I also had to change the cps while lying on the ground with the truck halfway out in the road. This is the third cps I have changed on this truck. One other one was also on the side of the road.

Filed Dec 16, 2006 · Electrical · 72,860 miles · CA

1999 f250 super duty 7.3l diesel. Cps sensor failed and caused the engine to stall while driving 65 MPH on freeway. There was no power steering or brakes. Vehicle very hard to control. I replaced the cps sensor(f7tz-12k073-a- synchronizer) and repaired the problem. Very similar to the thick film ignition issues from the past. The old part is available to the federal safety agency.

Filed Sep 27, 2006 · Engine · 62,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at a stop sign, the vehicle stalled suddenly without warning and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was very difficult to restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence initially and then to a dealership who determined the cam position sensor was defective. Prior to the incident, there was one problem with the vehicle starting. The contact had seen several complaints on the internet concerning this issue on this year, make and model of vehicle.

Filed Jun 25, 2006 · Engine · 64,000 miles · NJ

At highway speed, 1999 ford f250 4wd 7.3 diesel stalled on two occasions. I am told that this is most likely caused by a faulty camshaft position sensor and is a very common failure with this engine.

Filed Jun 13, 2006 · Engine · 230,000 miles · CA

Before the main failure, several (6+) intermittent failures (engine stalls or sputters) at different random times (at idle, city speed, highway speed, etc). The main failure occurred on the freeway at 75 MPH (actually the 2nd such failure but 1st restarted at speed). While traveling in the fast lane of a 5 lane freeway in moderate traffic, the vehicle stalled without warning. I didn't even notice until steering seemed "stiff". When attempting to break, after realizing something was wrong, extremely hard to break. I placed vehicle in neutral and attempted to restart, to no avail. I managed to direct the vehicle across 4 lanes of fast moving traffic and onto the shoulder without incident, or power. I attempted repeatedly to restart the vehicle with no luck. The camshaft position sensor was ultimately the culprit.

Filed Mar 16, 2006 · Engine · 78,000 miles · MI

1999 ford f250 super duty. Stalled several times during cold weather.. Each time in deceleration.. Twice was not able to restart truck for several minutes.. Had camshaft position sensor replaced.. Ridiculous amount of money to pay for a magnet..

Filed Nov 23, 2003 · Transmission · 47,500 miles · GA

1999 ford f-250 superduty diesel 6 speed manual transmission. While in first gear at stop light with clutch pushed in truck started moving forward. Luckily, no one was in front of truck. The truck finally stalled. Found out later clutch master cylinder had gone bad.