The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated for approximately 30 seconds. The contact would turn off and restart the vehicle and the vehicle would return to normal operation. The contact stated he took his vehicle to several independent mechanics and was informed that the camshaft sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that similar vehicles were included in the federal safety agency Campaign number 07V553000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 300,000.
1999 Ford F-250: engine stalls while driving
11 of the 581 complaints about the 1999 Ford F-250 describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-250. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled as the fuel tank straps fractured. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the straps were rusted and corroded. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired by a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was approximately 240,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Driving the vehicle, engine stalled. Unable to restart as engine had seized. Up to this time, the oil pressure and water temperatures were in the normal operating ranges, and oil level was within range as well.
While driving 25 MPH spark plug disconnected from the engine, causing vehicle to stall. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving 90 MPH on way to hospital vehicle stalled twice. Dealer replaced 4 sensors, camshaft sensor was one of them. *ak
While driving about 20 MPH vehicle stalled, then noticed a trail of transmission fluid behind vehicle, added transmission fluid to vehicle, and was able to drive home. Could not find where fluid was leaking from, vehicle at dealer at this time.*ak consumer stated tramsmission had to be rebuilt, mechanic found pieces floating inside, also filter was floting around.
At 20,000 miles ongoing problem with loss of power after 1/2 hours of running and stalling out when applying accelerator pedal from a stop position. Vehicle been in dealer shop on five occasions, and probelem still reoccurring. *ak dealer has replaced the fuel pump, air flow sensor, mass air flow sensor, and the o2 sensors, some of these have been replaced more than once and vehicle continues to lose power and stall. Door ajar light illuminated, dealer ordered left door jam switch. Fuel gauge reads full when it is not, dealer replaced fuel sender. Consumer states passenger front rim is warped. Shifter handle bezel keeps popping off, transmission would not go into all gears, when backing in reverse, ther is a squealing noise. Left door cylinder replaced. Abs light illuminated when going in reverse. Air conditioner does not get cold.
While traveling at approximately 25 MPH engine stalled. Consumer noticed a loss of power and fuel usage prior to this stalling. Dealership replaced 2 electronic sensors. Then a few days later, engine stalled again. Dealership has vehicle, and has been unable to determine cause of defect.
Vehicle experiencing ongoinintermittent stalling, and dealer unable to locate problem. Please feel free to provide any any further details on this matter.
Front differential broke while driving which caused vehicle to stall abruptly. If occupant was not restraint he may have flown out of window. Manufacturer said it was not a manufacturer's defect, and won't assist consumer. Please provide further information.
While making a stop by depressing the clutch, clutch did not disengage transmission, and vehicle stalled. Dealer has been contacted. Mechanic said that pilot bearing on pilot shaft is the weak link in the transmission. Pilot bearing failed, caused excessive wear on the pilot shaft which caused the clutch plate to break, which prevents the clutch from disengaging. Part replaced by dealer. *ak
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
- Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded EGR (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow
- Oil/dust film at cac connections
- Bi-fuel lpg vehicles (with coolant lock off) may exhibit a no start condition
- Gradual loss of power at cruise
- Engine-cylinder head deck LEAK-4.6 and 5.4L engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits...
- Engine-light tick or rattle type noise from engine after cold start
- Some bi-fuel lpg vehicles (with coolant lock off) may exhibit a no start condition
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Ford F-250 stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1999 Ford F-250?
11 of 581 owner complaints about the 1999 Ford F-250 (2%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Ford F-250?
There are 0 recalls and 40 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Ford F-250
Tire blowout 50No deployment 19Brake failure 18Loss of power 16ABS 13Adaptive cruise 12Pulling 11Ball joint 10Fire or smoke 10Engine failure 9Grinding brakes 7Knocking 7Premature wear 7Power steering loss 6Fuel leak 5
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