Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f450. The contact was driving various speeds, the vehicle would shut down while driving due to the delaminated fuel tanks. Excessively large amounts of smoke has been seen in the engine area of the vehicle. Ford advised the contact that they are not responsible for the failure or repair. The failure and current mileages were unavailable. Updated 04/05/10
1999 Ford F-450 SD: engine stalls while driving
6 of the 66 complaints about the 1999 Ford F-450 SD describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 1
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
The contact has a fleet of ford ranger ranging in age from 1999-2007 that all have a problem with tank dilapidation. The liners in all of the fuel tanks are wearing out and costing the vehicles to stall. This has been happening to their fleet for the past 6 years. The contact will send a copy of all the vehicles in question along with the VIN number when the form is returned
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f450 super duty. Five years ago, the contact's vehicle would completely shut off while driving 55 MPH. He would turn the key back, which would clear the computer, and the vehicle would restart. The failure worsened to the point where he had to replace the sensor five times. There were no warning lights prior to the failure. In december of 2007, the contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v553000 (engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel). He took the vehicle to the dealer in january of 2008 to have the recall repair performed. The dealer stated that they replaced the sensor, but could not crank the vehicle because the starter was burned. The contact replaced the starter himself on february 28, 2008. The dealer stated that they would take the vehicle back and give him a call. The contact was informed that the engine was "dusted" and had "blowback" (a cracked head on the engine). The dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact stated that there were no failures with the vehicle prior to visiting the dealer. He further stated that the oil was not contaminated with antifreeze, which was the usual occurrence with a cracked head. The contact informed the dealer to only repair the issue with the sensor and nothing else. On march 14, 2008, the dealer stated that they replaced the sensor, but still could not crank the vehicle due to low compression. On march 17, 2008, the dealer stated that the engine was blown. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 208,000 and failure mileage was 108,806.
99 ford f450 was stalling on freeway, wouldn't start, very shaky. Replaced cam position sensor worked for awhile, having problems again.
The clutch assembly got stuck due to a defective clutch plate, causing vehicle to stall which could cause a crash. Please provide further information.
While driving clutch will "go out" which could cause vehicle to stall and result in a crash. Common problem. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling cold, excessive white smoke cold, or hard start
- Oil/dust film at cac connections
- Some vehicles equipped with the 7.3L diesel engine, may exhibit a no crank condition or exhibit excessive...
- 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
- A no crank condition or exhibit excessive noise when cranking
- Some super dutys equipped with a 7.3L dit engine may exhibit a lack of power condition driving at 60 kph
- Oil leak from the front or rear cylinder head oil supply rail end plugs
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
- Risk
- In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 07V553000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Ford F-450 SD stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1999 Ford F-450 SD?
6 of 66 owner complaints about the 1999 Ford F-450 SD (9%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
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There is 1 recall and 15 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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