1999 Ford Econoline Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 17%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,621miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Ford Econoline, 17% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,621 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“My Ford e350 1999 made a loud flapping noise as I was leaving my home. I pulled right back into the driveway and shut off the engine. I found out that the #2 spark plug had completely blown out of the cylinder head. This has never happened on any vehicle I have ever owned. I take good care of my vehicles. I am a mechanic, and former jet engine mechanic also. My obdii confirmed a misfire on cylinder #2 that is how I located which plug it was. Ford said it would cost $260 to look at it, and up to $1700 if they could repair it. Plus towing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10433618, filed 2011-10, 197,540 miles“The spark plug ejected for the second time in two weeks and this time had a small fire that was put out right away that could have been real trouble as we had 9 people in the motorhome at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #10423894, filed 2011-09, 76,589 miles“Dt: the consumer states that 1999 Ford Econoline 350 blew a spark plug at 60 MPH. This blew out of the whole manifold. The consumer took the vehicle to a dealer, and the price that the consumer was quoted was around $2500.00. The consumer was in contact with Ford. The consumer stated that Ford could care less. The vehicle was being repaired now by the dealership. The vehicle did not have any prior problems. It was regularly maintained by the consumer. The consumer believes this happened due to lack of thread on the aluminum cylinder head.”
NHTSA complaint #10136956, filed 2005-10, 62,000 miles“I was driving from new york to philadelphia when I almost got home the car caught on fire on the back of the car where the wheel are, on my passenger side.”
NHTSA complaint #10252371, filed 2008-12“I believe ineffective repairs are being done and only the symptoms are being treated. I have two failed oil pumps, three failed water pumps, a failed alternator...and three attempts to fix various oil leaks....all within the last year. The exhaust bolts that were put on in may, 2003 weren't even on in august, a cover that goes under the radiator flew off on the highway...I am now wondering what else...in addition...there needs to be a cause to the constantly failing water pumps. The battery, alternator, AC, etc. Failures are minor in comparison.”
NHTSA complaint #10071142, filed 2004-01Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 18% |
| 2002 | 6 | 26% |
| 2001 | 4 | 14% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 | 14 | 17% |
| 1998 | 6 | 13% |
| 1997 | 11 | 14% |
| 1996 | 12 | 15% |
| 1995 | 7 | 10% |
| 1994 | 14 | 11% |
| 1993 | 9 | 14% |
| 1992 | 13 | 16% |
| 1991 | 5 | 21% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 5 | 16% |
| 1988 | 5 | 23% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
| 1984 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford Econoline
17 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford Econoline
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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