1999 Ford F-250 SD transmission problems

Filed Jan 5, 2010 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f-250. The contact stated that the lockout hub was broken and it caused the 4 wheel drive to disengage. The lockout hubs were replaced four times. The manufacturer stated that there was nothing that they could do since the warranty expired. The contact would like for the manufacturer to assume the repair cost since an authorized mechanic confirmed that this failure is common for his year, make and model vehicle. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Nov 23, 2008 · Transmission · 161,901 miles · WA

A year ago my 1999 ford f-250 with the triton v-10 blew a spark plug out of the head. I thought that the spark plug had not been tightened properly and had worked its way loose. I replaced all the spark plugs at that time as well as the coil for that cylinder. A week ago I was driving down the road and a different spark plug blew out of the cylinder although this time all the thread had been stripped and I have to remove the head and heli-coil the head to ensure a proper fitting spark plug. After a little bit of researching on-line it didn't take me long to realize that I am not the only one to have experienced this. I believe that it is a true safety issue and needs to be looked into. Please feel free to give me a call for more information in this matter.

Filed May 12, 2007 · Transmission · 78,972 miles · MS

1999 ford fwiw turbo diesel with 78,972 miles on 10-8-02 noise/rattle in engine. Determined to be torque converter. Replaced and repaired torque converter, also replaced front transmission seal. 10-29-02 leaking transmission fluid, transmission extremely burnt/ torque converter has internally burnt ,causing internal damage to transmission. Replaced torque converter. On 4-12-07 transmission fluid leaked, torque converter replaced and front pump.

Filed Dec 6, 2006 · Transmission · 114,000 miles · IL · fire

Dt*: the contact stated while backing down a hill at 4 MPH, smoke was noticed coming from under the hood. The vehicle was stopped, the hood was raised, and flames were noticed coming from the passenger side of the engine. The contact extinguished the fire by putting snow on the engine compartment. There was nothing unusual about the way the vehicle had operated prior to the fire. The contact expressed that the fire could have been caused due to transmission fluid leaking onto the catalytic converter. The dealer or manufacturer were not contacted. The automatic transmission was replaced 3 times prior to the incident. Updated 12/28/2006 -

Filed Mar 14, 2006 · Electrical, Transmission · 91,000 miles · UT

First day-accessories stay on while ignition switch is turned off & key is removed. Second day-batteries goes dead, wipers turn on by themselves, speedometer quits, transmission will not shift, 2 different buzzing noise from under dash, dome lights flashing on & off, ABS brake lights come on. We have had no recent mechanical work done. No single source causes all these problems at one time.

Filed Feb 26, 2006 · Transmission · 55,640 miles · WA

I bought this truck to pull a 5th wheel camper that weighs just under 11,000 pounds fully loaded. We live at the top of a very steep hill and I use 1st gear to keep hold the weight back as we go down the hill. The transmission failed within 5000 miles of purchasing the truck (failed at 55000 miles). Hall ford service dept. Rebuilt the transmission, which failed again after 1400 miles. They then replaced it with factory rebuilt which failed again after 500 miles. Hall ford costumer service was exceptional, working with the ford engineers at the factory to solve the problem. They were told by the transmission engineer that the problem was that you can not use the transmission in that truck to hold back going down a steep hill. Ford never did give hall ford service dept. An answer that would work. The service department finally decided to allow the mechanic to use heavy duty sk brand parts to fix the transmission and I have had no trouble since. The reason why I have not brought this forward sooner is that I am concerned that the hall ford dealership not get in trouble with ford for using non-ford parts to fix a problem for which ford motor co. Clearly had no answer. There were 3 or 4 other trucks in the shop at the same time with the same problem. When mine was a success, they did the same for the other trucks and solved the problem there, too. I am not concerned about my situation unless it comes back, which I doubt. I am concerned to make sure that it is properly documented for others that will inevitably have the same problem - my understanding is that many have.

Filed Sep 30, 2005 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · MA

Dt: the caller said a piece of metal in the clutch broke and caller almost lost control. He said he had to apply the brake hard to stop the vehicle from moving forward. He was stopped at a light when the failure happened. This happened without warning. Dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted yet.

Filed Aug 21, 2005 · Transmission · 102,000 miles · CA

My 1999 f250 crew cab diesel's transmission spewed transmission fluid three times. The first and second times I had a ford dealership's mechanics fix the seal at a cost of around $900. The third time I had a private transmission shop fix it correctly for $2,200. Apparently the transmission seal has 2/1000s of an inch clearance and when overheated it blows. The transmission shop owner listed other defects with ford's transmissions from 1999-2002 also. He said ford has remedied the problem of its newer models. I don't know why I had to pay almost $4,000 for a faulty designed transmission. My $1,500 extended warranty (national warranty) didn't even pay for any expenses due to its bankruptcy and it being incorporated in the caymen islands. Am I the only 1999 f250 owner with transmission problems?

Filed Mar 1, 2005 · Transmission · 99 miles · CA

Towing an empty horse trailer, when I started to experience the vehicle struggling to pull it. When I got home and was backing the trailer up, the drive went out on the vehicle, I was left with only reverse and drive 1. Now the dealership says they cannot find anything wrong with the transmission and it's going to cost around $900.00 dollars for them to tear it apart and take a look. I do have extended warranty insurance, but they will not cover the cost of the tear down unless they do find something wrong, and looking at some of the other problems associated with the transmission I cannot afford to have them tear it down, find nothing wrong and put it back together again several times before they do find what's malfunctioned.

Filed Sep 1, 2004 · Transmission · 10,000 miles · WA

On 1999 ford f250 diesel automatic transmission, sometimes when shifting into second and third gears transmission will slip before going into gear and sometimes when shifting it will "hunt." this only happens when transmission gets hot. Have tried several times to get help from the dealer/manufacturer with no success.