Problems with 1999 Ford F-150 POWER TRAIN

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. while the vehicle was shut off and unoccupied, it rolled down a hill and crashed into a tree. the exhaust warning indicator illuminated. the air bags did not deploy. there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: cas16599291. the contact was referred to nhtsa. the failure mileage was 271,000.

Vin does not match my truck, trying to fix it but i have no idea what engine parts, electrical,or otherwise to purchase. supposed to be a 1999 ford f-150 xlt 4x4 . vin comes up asinvalid and check digit is incorrect. online search indicates 4 different engines, two transmissions (5spd manual and auto) neither of which are the ford motor co. experimental transmission that ford put in that truck. sold as a 1999 on ford c.o. mine weighs 1500lbs less than what it should. all failing experimental parts that i have to replace, but dont have a clue what to buy due to "experimental" part #'s. emailed ford many times for assistance in identifying engine as there are no block castings. no retun call or email. im a single mom of 2. i dont get child support, alimony, nor do i receive goverment assistance. i cant afford to have my truck torn down.to measure bore and stroke. i cant afford to bring it to a shop. ive had to learn to work on this thing. took me 8 months and thousands spent here nd there just to get it to pass emissions because i couldnt find the right parts! $600 in inspection sticker violations later here i am, barely hanging in hoping it gets me to work one more time. suxh a negligent and dangerous thing to do. three lives sit in that because thats what we have. i wanted a call from ford because their vin isnt valid, or matching. cowards.

My son was driving his 99 f150 southbound on a two lane highway, going about 50 mph when he heard a pop, and then the truck went out of control. the rear of the pickup began to travel left across the highway. in the northbound lane, it began to roll over, drivers side first, finally landing upright at the left edge of the highway, then slid down an embankment front first in some trees. the left rear axle had fractured and snapped and the hub and wheel had come off. thankfully, he and his girlfriend suffered no permanent injuries. *tr

(1) 1999 ford f150 that has been well maintained, jumps into low gear while traveling at speed limit (45-55) the overdrive light is flashing. (2)it throws you against the steering wheel. this vehicle had not given any indication of problems (3) carried to dealer (malloy ford, jasper) on july 23 when i could take it. it has not been completed yet. the dealer said it was a heat related problem, but called back and said it would need overhauled for $3604 or replaced for $2281.52. *nm

Removed and installed transmission line (filler pipe where you put oil in rusting through) installed transmission dipstick tube. 06/22/2005. removed and installed transmission filter, transmission flush 08/30/2005. on 02/08/2006 removed transmission, rebuild transmission, installed transmission, flushed transmission cooler. this was caused by the filler pipe(oil input) rusting and letting water into the system. it should not have happened for a 1999 ford pickup f-150 with 65000 miles, no matter how old or new it was. i have always had ford trucks or cars and drove them for thousands of miles without the amount of problems i have had with this one, there is a noise in the rear end that i am watching now. *nm.....*ak

A high pitch noise coming from rear axle assembly and subsequent failure of the entire rear axle assembly. dealer mechanics have found foreign components inside the rear differential assembly (a silicon sealer squeezed and wedged between the ring pinion gears and the input shaft) that may have caused the problem. they found the rear axle lubricant to be burnt and metal debris was also found inside the casing of the differential assembly. vehicle failed at around 55,000 miles and 6 years of service. rear axle have not been previously serviced by me or any other service facility before the above mentioned failure. the vehicle was purchased new and it has been in my possession ever since. to solve this issue and make the vehicle drivable again, a $2,500.00 worth of repair (dealer recommended rebuild of the assembly) had to be performed. ford is denying any claims that i have made in order to receive assistance. old parts and the foreign component have been saved and are in my possession. i believe (with the support of the service rep. and the mechanic) that the poor assembly procedure at the factory and the foreign part found in the failed component to be cause of this problem.

I own a 1999 ford f-150. twice since i bought it, there have been problems with the rear axle. one axle and bearings have been replaced. the other side is now doing the same thing. other owners have told me they have had similar problems, sometimes both bearings going together or separately. it may appear that this is a factory defect in the axle or bearings. vehicle has less than 80,000 miles. *nm

Rear axle broke, pulled me off the highway, witness behind me said it was as though the rear end jumped up. my truck was totaled, and because i hit a culvert that did even more damage to the underside, i'm not sure that can tell it was a mechanical failure. i took pictures of the tire marks in the wet grass and the right tire path was about two feet wide as if the tires were sideways, this was before the culvert was hit. the left side tire tracks were of normal width. i did not run off the road, i was pulled off the road. it seemed as though i still had control of the steering but the rear end went its own way. was extremely lucky that no injuries/fatalities occurred. i at this point cannot replace my truck that i bought new and treated like a baby. the truck was taken in at least four times early by my husband, and they were to notify the ford company. my husband passed away in december 2000, and being as i know nothing about the problem that occurred only when going over 45, i.e., down the freeway as my husband often did, i assumed it was corrected, but so distraught that the mechanics of the truck was the last thing on my mind until the mechanical breakdown occurred. i think the ford company should replace my defective vehicle with one of equal value, one owner, highway miles, and exceptional condition without any expense to me. i have a very high deductible, and will not be able to get a truck comparable with the money from the insurance company.*ak

Consumer was driving the vehicle and tried to set the cruise control. it would not activate. consumer continued home, parked the vehicle. the next day consumer got into the vehicle, started the vehicle , and proceeded to place it into gear, but vehicle will not longer go into gear. will contact the manufacturer.*ak

The 4 wheel drive in the consumer 1999 ford f150 engaged in low range while driving. this caused the truck to jerk, lose control and the rear end to go out.*mr the consumer had a new rear end put in but the truck has continued to go in and out of 4 wheel drive automatically. now the truck start on it's own. the consumer had to disconnect the battery to keep from burning out the starter. when the cruise control is on the transmission wouldn't shift and the rpm's raced into the red. the consumer could hear clicks under the dash while this was happening which resulted in the battery being drained. the radiator leaked. *nm

Transmission gears breaking, timing chain loosening. *jb

While shifting into drive the shift linkage bracket screw failed. the vehicle could not be shifted back to park. *nm

Consumer states gear position indicator (prndl) broke. dealer notified. *ak

I bought the 99 f-150 used. i've owned it for 2 years and in those two years spent over 3000 dollars repairing it. i cant handle the thought of keeping a truck that cost so much in repairs. and now the dealer tells me i need a new transmission. this is one week after i spent over 500 replacing the spark plugs, fuel filter, and getting the fuel injectors cleaned. i have only 58,000 miles on the thing and was told by the dealer that the plugs don't need to be touched for 100,000 miles. well it was missing and that was the problem. the truck slams into gear between 1 and 2, and now the problem is my transmission is bad. at 58,000 miles? and i've never even towed anything. just regular wear and tear? i think these trucks must be lemons. after i get the transmission fixed, i'll have spent $5,600 in a two year span. i have to sell it because the repairs are more than the payment. i guess that's why it was sold to me when it was only two years. old. *nlm

Transmission blew a back seal. there was metal and brass shavings in the trasnmission. the repair person said he believed the problem was being caused by "rear seal walking or spinning out, probably due to excess driveshaft moving or flexing. we rebuilt the transmission and a week later we are having the same problem. except this time the rear seal got so hot it blew the transmission core also. i have spent 1700.00 so far. no end in site and no help from ford.*ak

I heard the rear end make a horrible loud bang on several occasions till i finally had no ability to make the vehicle move forward or backwards while in gear. upon inspection by a certified mechanic, a main bolt on the rear differential undid itself and stripped all of the teeth on the main gear. a complete rear end had to be put on. there was never any work done to the area of the vehicle prior to this incident.*ak

We purchased this truck in oct 1999 new, we have had it in the shop 4 times for the brake problem. it first started out with the brakes locking up when it was damp out, they could not find a problem at that time .the next time they said it was the axel seal leaking. on july 11, 02 they said it was the brake shoes , which with only 35838 miles on the truck how could that be .the brake shoes was replaced at that time. now today i was going down the road and the back rear brake started growling, so i stopped to see what the problem was , i removed the back tire and removed back hub and found pin to wheel cylinder laying in the hub. i called a wrecker to come and get me and my truck , went to dealer where i purchased it and stayed there just about all day .thank you very much for hearing my complaint.*ak

Seal failer at 75 mph caused the overrive to fail, causing transmission bands to fail. i have an extended warranty policy, however, they are not willing to cover the transmission because they feel the transmission was deliberately run with out fluid. the rear seal failed, causing the rear housing to also fail. this all happened unknowingly while driving down the highway at 75 mph. the transmission would obviosly be run low on fluid when the rear seal completely blows out of it seat. i am hoping that you will do whats right and help me get this matter resolved by informing my extended warrantee provider that this insident was unavoidable. thank you.*ak

While driving at 35 mph vehicle stalls/ die without warning the dealer has been notified. mr consumer was also informed that the transmission went bad and was in need of replacing. *jg *jb

Head gaskets blewout. 2 sets of head gaskets blewout within last 6 months. also was having trouble with transmission. *ak

This vehicle has a a problem with driveshaft "run-up" it makes loud sound and you can feel it when stopping or acellerating. this vehicle has been in the dealship twice. the dealership could not duplicate until i took them for a test drive. the shop foreman heard and felt the driveshaft "run-up" he said they would repair it. i was contacted later and the service adviser said it was a normal sound. the vehicle was there for two weeks.*ak

While shifting vehicle into gear all gears will become stuck, and will not release. dealership is aware of problem.*ak

Vehicle makes a howling noise, it jerked/ accelerated and a clunk noise when letting off gas. dealer admitted they heard a noise. consumer asked for a new rear end, and dealer denied the part. *ak consumer was informed there were problems with the 2001 models, consumer is aksing that the part be fixed or the dealer to buy the vehicle back. *slc

No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak

All the transmission fluid leaked out while on freeway burned up overdrive and drive there was no warning of any kind when i slowed down in traffic and tried to accelerate the truck went nowhere. in another situation the results could have been worse. *ak

Pickup was backed up in front of my garage, passerger door open, motor running and shift indicator in park position. i was loading items in pickup bed when suddenly the pickup started coming at me in reverse. the open pickup door hit the garage and wrapped around against the front fender as the pickup came into the garage. the door wedged between the fender and the garage door frame stopping the pickup. otherwise, i might have been crushed between the pickup and garage wall. i contacted my insurance agency and had my local ford dealer, doenges-bartlesville, repair the damage at a cost of $2,436. my deductible was $500. my local ford dealer suggested i contact ford motor company about the problem. i did and received no help from them on the problem. in looking at your files, i find that mine is not the only 1999 ford pickup that this has happend to. i feel this is a safety problem with fords. since ford motor company is not concerned with my problem, the best thing i can do in the future is buy no more ford vehicles.*ak

Pickup jumped out of park into reverse going backwards into garage doing extensive damage. dealer suggested i contact ford which i did. they refused to do anything. *ak

Noise and bump in the rear diff from a stop or turning. *nm

The rear end of the vehicle made alot of noise. a tsb was issued for similar vehcile related to differential chatter. *ak

While driving transmission will quit working, losing power. gear shift will lock up when consumer pulls off. then, shift gear will start working again.*ak

Suden jump in idle speed(to3000)rpm.dangerous to hold vehicle stopped in snow. transmission does not downshift to low gear till rmp drops below 1000. dangerous to stop vehicle. foot must be applied firmly on brake pedal at traffic lights for the duration of the stop for fear of vehicle lurching forward and hitting car in front. dealer said he fixed. problem still present. very objectionable odor in vehicle( like burning off old oil deposits on metal) present at times. unbearable to an asthmatic person. vehicle otherwise in sound shape.*ak

I am being ignored by ford. this is getting out of hand.6 times in 18months.what happened to making a quality vehicle? no safety defec tlisted. *ak

The transmission fluid and filter was changed at 41,306 miles. service department at dealership now reports that the entire transmission needs to be rebuilt or replaced. ford initially declined to help with the repair cost, and it is now being reconsidered. has this transmission type been one that has cronic problems?

When applying brakes it caused vehicle to vibrate, vehicle been in dealer shop for repairs on two occasions,and problem still reoccurring. . *ak one wheel locked up while traveling. transmission and shifter vibrates under rough road codition. the steeting and the vehicle in general were not secure. *yh

Interior lights fail to go out after vehicle has been turned off. after starting vehicle, speedometer shot to 100rmps after shifting. took to dealer & lights still on & not going off. eventually, lights went out. *ak

I have had problems with the absbrakes on this vehicle 5 times the dealership told that there is nothing wrong but the front brake do not work still this truck is not safe to drive.the tranmission sounds like it if about bust in half every time you shift it from first.they said it shifts fine.iam a certified drive train mechanic it dont shift fine.i will be consulting an attorney about persueing a lemon law claim.

Vehicle parked & idling. slipped into reverse & rolled into river - tmdc 1040501008450. *ak

While traveling at highway speed of 65 mph 4- wheel drive engaged by itself, causing vehicle to jump across the road into an embankment and rollover twice into an upright position. upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy. manufacturer notified. no injuries reported. fell free to provide further details. *ak

Ford says +/- 7mph is in tolerance. my odometer is -.15 miles in 10; speed is 3 to 5 mph off. it causes problems with law not to mention milage if i sell truck. *ak

Rear axel has cracked twice on my ford f-150. i have not been in any accidents and have not bottomed out my car. there is no evidence of impact on my vehical. *ak

Transmission converter started making noise when downshifting. dealership was aware of problem . there were stress cracks on roof. also, sheet metal showed a gap between openings. *ak

When coasting at highway speeds or accelerating, transmission will hesitate in shifting from 2to3 and 3to4. has led to nearly being rearended on several occasions. plaza ford states nothing is wrong with the vehicle. also idles hard upon startup and 4x4 does not always engage - dealer also said can't repeat the problem.*ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Front windshield-the windshield would rattle going down the freeway everytime we would be in the truck. took it in to advise the dealership and all they did was reseal it. took it in again the second time and they did the same thing. after the third time i made them put in a new windshield. 2 weeks ago this cracked in half. also the transmission was slipping. they replaced it with a new one. also the rear end was leaking. *ak

Master cylinder had to be replaced after going out twice/abs light stayed on constantly. dealer fixed brakes twice. also, rear brake line failed, and consumer had no brakes. had to use emergency brakes. also, when truck was six months old rear axle broke. *ak

While traveling on the highway at 70 mph driveshaft broke in half. this could have led to a vehicle collision. dealer notified, will not warranty the drive shaft because of modifications made to it. *ak *ml

This vehicle has a terrible transmission problem - the 2nd to 3rd shift, and the 3rd to 2nd shift are rough and slowly tear the transmission apart. mine has been repaired 4 times and is still suffering from poor shifts and undependability. the engine had a very severe knock when first started - the engine was replaced at 14,500 miles with a remanufactured unit. this vehicle has had 2 transmission rebuilds, one transmission replacement and a remanufactured engine and the vehicle only has 14,900 miles on the odometer! *ak

Transmission dropped into lower gear & started to severely jerk. engine revved up to 5,000 rpms. the roads were slippery & wet causing no control of vehicle. took vehicle to dealership & mechanic could not duplicate problem. the problem is intermittent. *ak *yc

When the transmission is in first gear, the engine is shuts off and vehicle will roll. dealer said that engine bleeds off compression which allows vehicle to roll when it is shut off while in first gear. *ak

Vehicle purchased new. vehicle returned to dealer 18 days later due to problems. metallic rattling and tinging noise coming from rear along with a fluttering, winde up noise coming from drive shaft. other minor problems included wind noise(fixed once but still there), clunking in transmission(reprogrammed) and a vibration felt at 40-50 mph.dealer first replaced a complete drive shaft , then a complete rear axle assembly was replaced. still have vibration while driving vehicle.