1999 Ford F-250 SD Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 249 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 155,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 1999 Ford F-250 SD, 1% of the 249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 155,000 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.
“(1999 fords super duty extended cab 4x4 with 5.4) driving home from work on the freeway and bang so pulled over to discover a blown spark plug and broken coil, had car towed home for $200 and taking it in to have automotive shop fix the blown-out spark plug and check all other plugs , wires, coils, estimated around $560 plus parts. The second blown-out spark plug happened 47 days later and had to tow it again now just sitting in the driveway. Can't afford to have it fixed. Ford should have recalled this design defect on the heads. …”
NHTSA complaint #10562444, filed 2014-01, 147,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle displayed a reduction in power and exhibited a loud, abnormal noise from the engine without warning. The smell of gasoline was emitted inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic, who installed a new insert, cylinder head, spark plug and coil. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000. Updated 05/28/14”
NHTSA complaint #10575923, filed 2014-03, 163,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 22% |
| 2024 | 3 | 8% |
| 2023 | 8 | 18% |
| 2022 | 17 | 13% |
| 2021 | 11 | 7% |
| 2020 | 27 | 10% |
| 2019 | 21 | 2% |
| 2018 | 15 | 4% |
| 2017 | 37 | 3% |
| 2016 | 27 | 9% |
| 2015 | 44 | 15% |
| 2014 | 5 | 19% |
| 2013 | 7 | 33% |
| 2012 | 15 | 26% |
| 2011 | 21 | 17% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 3% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford F-250 SD
95 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsTires
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford F-250 SD
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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