Problems with 1999 Ford F-150 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1999 ford f150. consumer writes in regards to vehicle catching fire while parked. *ld consumer writes in regard to sending in extra information regarding their case. *as *tr

Around 1:30am on thursday nov. 24th, i received a call from my neighbor saying my truck was on fire. the fire department said it looked like it was an electrical problem. that it looked like it started under the hood. the truck had been driven to the store the morning before the fire, and was parked at the time of the fire.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle caught fire. the contact was alerted to the fire by neighbors. the security video footage showed that smoke originated from the engine compartment. five minutes later, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. a police report was filed. the fire department extinguished the fire. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control); however, the contact was not notified of the recall. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Approximately two weeks ago (10/2014) i noticed that the headlights on my 1999 ford f-150 were not working. a few times once i returned to home i noticed that when i shifted the truck into park, the headlights came on. it did not appear to matter if the high beam or low beam lights were activated. i started to inspect the headlight operation and noticed that when i tilted the steering wheel to it's lowest position, typically it's operating position, the headlights turned off. when i tilted the wheel up slightly to the next position, the headlights would come on. today, 10/19/2014 i removed the trim around the steering column and noticed that there are two wires that have broken and separated from the wiring harnesses that attach to the turn signal assembly and several contacts that are loose in the upper harness. i have taken photos and a video showing the parts that are loose and or broken. because these broken wires and contacts are loose and affect the operation of the headlights, i am concerned about the risk of a short or sparks that they could create and without fully operational ...

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and ignited in flames. the contact stated that the vehicle was driven earlier that day but the vehicle seemed to function normally. the contact stated that the fire department was able to extinguish the fire. there was a fire report filed and the fire department advised that the fire originated from the instrument panel. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 243,000.

The windshield leaks on this model style and the water runs down to the gem module and fuse box causing the gem module to short out and the electronics do what ever they want to. the truck will start on its own even if off or running and driving with the starter engaging. windows roll down the alarm activates radio comes on all the electronics come on at there own even when parked with the engine off and the key removed. this is a very common problem from my research to tens of thousands of these trucks. this is very dangerous due to the car can even engage the transmission as well as it can cut off while driving as it has with myself. this part is very expensive and the leak is very common. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. the contact stated that while parked, the windshield wipers activated independently. the failure recurred constantly when the left turn signal was activated. additionally, the odometer reading would not display on the instrument panel and the rear sliding window allowed precipitation to enter the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Started the truck up an blast off! dont know where the plug went but it was gone after i heard a loud bang. *kb *tr

The engine surges or quits as i am driving. this happens every 8 to 10 miles. i can be going 75 mph on the freeway when it quits and i have to shut off the ignition to restart it. this is at least the ninth time this truck has done this since it was new. i think you can imagine what it's like to be going 75 miles per hour and your engine quits and you are left with no power steering, or brakes. this will be the ninth coil i have replaced on this motor. ford is completely aware that there has been a problem for years with this size motor. i can't believe an engine that shuts off at 75 miles per hour has not been considered a safety concern before. *tr

I own a 1999 ford f-150 with the 5.4 liter triton engine and it has blown out 2 different spark plugs in the last year. the first one happened traveling down i-95 and the second one happened in a 35 mph zone. *tr

My 1999 ford f150 truck was sitting in my driveway and had not been driven for over two days. the ecu module shorted out and started to burn large amount of smoke billowed out from under the hood of truck. truck was repaired with a used part since ford no longer manufactures the ecu module. *tr

Tl*the contact owned a 1999 ford f150. the contact stated that after driving 1/4 mile and then parking the vehicle near the garage the truck caught fire while it was turned off. the fire department was called and extinguished the fire. there were no injuries. the vehicle was destroyed. ford has not been contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000. updated 09/16-10 *bf updated 09/20/10*jb the consumer stated the fire started under the hood. prior to the fire, the battery light illuminated. updated 09/20/10.*jb updated 08/01/11 *bf the consumer stated the fire started under the hood. the fire dept. did not know what caused the fire. six days before the fire, the battery light illuminated. the consumers husband had the vehicle inspected and everything checked out fine. updated 08/02/11

Hvac interior fan begins to be intermediate at all setting but highest setting. the resistor fails on all but highest setting. short in wire harness started a smoldering fire at connector. all resistors are open air and rusted assumed do to its proximity to the evaporator. failure exactly like this one experienced by other owners. http://www.f150online.com/forums/articles-how-tos/378955-heater-blower-fan-fix-only-high-speed.html. *tr

My husband went to the store and when he came out, our truck was on fire. the fire dept. said it was electrical. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. the vehicle caught fire under the hood while parked. a fire report was filed. the manufacturer investigated the failure and concluded that the fire was caused by the vehicle speed control sensor. the manufacturer will replace the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were 112,000. updated 09/04/08 *bf updated 09/09/08. *jb