1999 Ford E-250 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 26%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Ford E-250, 26% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I returned to my truck after work to go home. When I started it, there was a loud popping noise from under the hood. After investigation, I found the #3 sparkplug on the passenger side gone. It was blown out.”
NHTSA complaint #10320942, filed 2010-03, 82,000 miles“Subject: Ford v-8 truck engine spark plug blowout comments: I am a construction company business owner that uses Ford vans for our work. This past week we had a spark plug blow out of the head of one of our vehicles this is the third time it has occurred on this particular vehicle each time we have to place it in the shop it costs nearly $300.00 to have it repaired. Not to mention the loss of use of the truck for 2 -3 days. While researching the problem online I have discovered that this has been a fairly common occurrence on many of these engines for several years. …”
NHTSA complaint #10417014, filed 2011-08, 110,000 miles“Begining in the year 2000, the 98 e150 went through the factory motor at 90,000 miles. Coolant mixing with oil without ever overheating. Ford was going to fix until I told them that my my vehicle was repaired at a privately owned shop versus the dealership (my brother owns the shop and the local dealer sends him all of their difficult repairs). It took me approximately 16 months come up with the money to have the motor machined and repaired properly. Total cost $4000. I finally felt confident that the vehicle would serve me well, until two weeks ago, the transmission locked up . …”
NHTSA complaint #10082971, filed 2004-07, 9,000 miles“1999 Ford econoline with multiple issues. Consumer states that this vehicle has multiple issues with breaking down. He also states that this vehicle has had several engine problems, tire problems, windshield wiper motor problems. The check engine light illuminated, the left rear door handle, battery, alternator, radio, ball joints were replaced. The brake rotors and pads were replaced. The axle shaft seals, mass air flow sensor, catalytic converter were replaced. The valve spring was broken, the front tie rod ends and drag links were replaced, the tires, wiper blades and gaskets were replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10222853, filed 2008-03“Master cyclinder went out, side doors needed to be aligned, oil, leak, head gasket,brakes not operating properly, hard starting, back firing, trans shifting early into overdrive,”
NHTSA complaint #723139, filed 2000-05Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 13% |
| 2007 | 1 | 17% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 9% |
| 2002 | 2 | 12% |
| 2001 | 10 | 56% |
| 2000 | 2 | 11% |
| 1999 | 8 | 26% |
| 1998 | 4 | 25% |
| 1997 | 6 | 25% |
| 1996 | 4 | 20% |
| 1994 | 1 | 9% |
| 1993 | 2 | 29% |
| 1992 | 2 | 14% |
| 1989 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford E-250
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford E-250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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