1999 Ford F-250 SD: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Engine · 163,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle displayed a reduction in power and exhibited a loud, abnormal noise from the engine without warning. The smell of gasoline was emitted inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic, who installed a new insert, cylinder head, spark plug and coil. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000. Updated 05/28/14

Filed Jul 5, 2008 · Engine · 147,265 miles · FL

Spark plug shooting out of engine this includes factory and new plugs..we were going to georgia and spark plug blew out and broke the coil and cab filled with gas fumes and we lost 1/8 tank gas in probably 5 miles had to buy new parts we chased new treads and intstalled new plug and coil all parts is still available.

Filed Apr 19, 2008 · Engine · 158,900 miles · GA

I have a 1999 ford f250 with a triton 5.4l v8 engine. In march of this year it blew out a spark plug from the cylinder head. After researching this I've found it to be a common problem with these engines. This could have been disastrous due to the fuel vapor that was coming from the exposed cylinder. The smell of gas in the cab was substantial. I had to replace the engine at a cost of $4521. It is just a matter of time before some one gets hurt or worse from a fire caused by this problem.

Filed Apr 14, 2008 · Engine · 80,000 miles · MN

Poor design lead up to the failure of the exhaust manifold bolts. Parts were replaced at my cost. Truck was leaking untreated exhaust fumes, before the repair.

Filed Aug 30, 2007 · Engine, Lights · 43,000 miles · PA

Exhaust leak from the manifold of a 1999 v10 f250 ford pick up truck. This truck has 43,000+ miles on it and went in for a annual safety penna. Safety inspection. It failed because of the exhaust leak. This problem is caused by the fact that ford use uncoated steel bolts to attach the manifold to the engine. Without notifying the owners, new coated bolts were available from ford to prevent this problem. This failure of notifying the vehicle owners endangered the occupants by allowing exhaust fumes to be drawn into the interior of the cab. The dealer stated the aim on headlights are low, checked front bearing and suspension parts, and replaced shocks. Updated 09/25/07