I was driving on the interstate going highway speed of 65 mph and the accelerator was stuck open and I could not slow down. The engine stayed at a high rpm. I had to press with a lot of force to slow down and come to a stop with the engine still at high rpm and had trouble stopping. Luckily, where I live there's not much traffic, and I made it to a shop with this issue. Upon investigating, the accelerator cable became frayed where it enters the sheath and gets stuck there. The Ford dealer didn't have a replacement in stock or any nationwide. So I went to a junk yard to find one and found the same vehicle that had the same frayed accelerator cable. I located a newer, second vehicle with less mileage with same cable that matched without any fraying. In the meantime, I ordered a new accelerator cable through Ford, but it was backordered several months and tied up in shipping. With this happening on these two same vehicles, I thought I should report it. Thank you.
1999 Ford F-250 fuel system problems
41 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 160,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 41
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 160,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 6
Which part fails
- Storage: tank assembly6
- Fuel injection system4
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4
- Storage: tank assembly: mounting2
- Delivery: fuel pump2
- Storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
- Storage: auxillary tank: selector devices1
- Delivery1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford F-250 fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Ford F-250 fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year ford f-150, 2004 model year ford f-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year f-250 less than 8,500 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), and 2002 and 2003 lincoln blackwood vehicles manufactured from june 20, 1995, through august 4, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals may cause severe corrosion of the fuel tank straps which secure the tank to the vehicle.
- Risk
- As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. Either scenario may result in a fuel leak presenting a fire hazard.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln dealer to have the fuel tank straps replaced with straps that have increased corrosion protection. Early in this campaign, if replacement straps are not available, dealers may install a cable support under the strap as an interim repair or a steel reinforcement over the existing strap as a permanent repair. Any repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 11s21
Recall number 11V385000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines and 8 foot boxes, may not fully satisfy the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." in a 30 MPH frontal barrier crash test, a fuel tank vapor recovery valve separated internally. During the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a stop plate assembly on the vehicle frame to prevent recovery valve contact with a frame crossmember during the impact sequence.
Recall number 99V311000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 8 foot beds, do not fully satisfy the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel tank front strap isolator may not be properly positioned which could result in the strap cutting the tank during a 30 MPH front barrier test, resulting in fuel spillage.
- Risk
- During the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reposition the front strap isolator.
Recall number 99V219000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 6" and 8" beds manufactured from january 5, 1998 through march 21, 1999, do not not fully satisfy the post crash test static rollover requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." six attachment bolts (m12 bolts) may have been damaged during the 30 MPH front barrier test allowing the bolts to shift or become detached, resulting in fuel spillage.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will augment the box-to-chassis attachment by installing box-to-chassis retaining cables.
Recall number 99V093001 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with 6" beds manufactured from january 5, 1998 through june 4, 1999, do not not fully satisfy the post crash test static rollover requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." contact between the fuel tank and a fuel tank locator bracket during a front barrier impact test resulted in a cut in the tank, resulting in fuel leakage.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank locator bracket with a similar bracket whose design has been revised to incorporate more rounded surfaces where contact with the tank occurs.
Recall number 99V093002 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The fuel pressure regulator o-ring may have been damaged when the fuel pressure regulator was installed in the engine fuel rail. If the o-ring is damaged, fuel vapor or leakage could occur.
- Risk
- If an ignition source is present, a fire could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pressure regulator.
Recall number 98V194000 · Recall details
What 1999 Ford F-250 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-250. While driving 5 MPH, the contact heard something snap on his vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over and discovered that the rear strap connected to the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. The contact wired the tank back into place and drove home. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure and was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall; therefore, he would be responsible for the repairs. A dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-250. While operating the vehicle at highway speeds, both fuel straps fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline); although, the vehicle exhibited the same failure as listed in the recall campaign. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Filled the gas tank full the drove down the street at 45 MPH. About 1 mile into the drive the rear fuel tank strap broke in half and the rear end of the fuel tank fell to the ground spilling most of the fuel. The strap look corroded.
Rusted threw fuel tank straps no cruise control no air conditioning
Rear fuel tank strap failed, causing fuel tank to drag on ground while vehicle was in motion. See safety recall 11s21 which recalled fuel tank straps on other 1999 ford trucks including f-150 and f-250 light duty but not f-250 super duty. Recall should be extended to 1999 f-250 super duty.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-250. While the vehicle was on a service lift undergoing a routine oil change, the independent mechanic stated that the fuel strap needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-250. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps were rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and the mechanic stated that the fuel line strap needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
Gas tank strap broke allowing the gas tank to fall out of place almost touching the road. Had to have truck towed in. Would appreciate your help in getting costs covered for the repairs from any recall on this safety hazard since the gas tank could have exploded. Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-250. The contact stated that the bolt that held the fuel tank failed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the filler neck and the failed bolt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 250,000
Questions about the 1999 Ford F-250 fuel system
Does the 1999 Ford F-250 have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 41 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Ford F-250, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Ford F-250 fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 160,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford F-250 fuel system?
Yes, 6 recalls: 11V385000, 99V311000, 99V219000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford F-250 have the most fuel system problems?
The Ford F-250 model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1999 (41 complaints), 1990 (40 complaints) and 1993 (37 complaints).
Other 1999 Ford F-250 problems
Brakes 108Tires 107Engine 82Transmission 61Steering 49Airbags 40Acceleration 32Suspension 28Electrical 25Visibility 22Lights 18Body 16Wheels 8Seat belts 5Seats 5Locks 3Driver assistance 1
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