1999 Ford F-250 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 61about this part
- Share
- 11%of 581 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 61 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Ford F-250, 11% of the 581 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The second gear has gone out of the transmission. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. The lights at the bottom of the door were inoperative. The steering wheel was out of alignment.”
NHTSA complaint #10099104, filed 2004-11, 73,000 miles“Problems with brake equipment/ vehicle shook violently when brakes were applied. The vehicle had been to the dealer five times, and each time the consumer was informed the problem was resolved. After the second repair, the warranty had expired so the consumer had to pay for the repairs. Finally, the consumer took the vehicle to his personal mechanic who stated the problems the vehicle experienced was caused by a front seal leakage on the right axle. In addition, the mechanic stated when the grease leaked onto the rotor, it became hot and warped the rotor which caused the vibration. …”
NHTSA complaint #10022276, filed 2003-05, 25,000 miles“Transmission vibrates and cuts out when engaging speed , and I have not received any recalls on my vechiel it is a 99 f250 4dr v8. So could you please send me something to have my vehicle repaired and also my air bag sensor is bad , the engine light sensor is also on.”
NHTSA complaint #10062634, filed 2004-03“While I was exiting my truck, with motor off and transmission in park, the pin that holds it in park failed and allowed the truck to roll backwards. This scoped me up in the door and dragged me over the hillside next to the road. I had to escape from the door before it ran into trees, and in that process dislocated my left elbow and two ribs along with numerous bruises. The truck is at a repair shop to review what happened to its park gear.”
NHTSA complaint #757393, filed 2002-01“Clutch slave cylinder failed without warning. The clutch pedal went about 1/2 way before engaging. Difficult to engage clutch and shift transmission. I was towing a trailer at the time of failure. When I contacted the Ford dealer to schedule repair he said not to drive the vehicle very far because complete failure would probably occur. I was also told that Ford is very aware of this defect and has redesigned this part due to many failures. …”
NHTSA complaint #767035, filed 2002-09Related service bulletins
- 10013316Jan 1, 2005A cold weather reverse engagement stall.
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10013369Nov 1, 2004General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 | 13 | 5% |
| 2010 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 7% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 14 | 10% |
| 2004 | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 | 12 | 10% |
| 2002 | 12 | 8% |
| 2001 | 28 | 13% |
| 2000 | 23 | 7% |
| 1999 | 61 | 11% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 34 | 11% |
| 1996 | 19 | 11% |
| 1995 | 36 | 20% |
| 1994 | 23 | 19% |
| 1993 | 17 | 13% |
| 1992 | 26 | 22% |
| 1991 | 10 | 9% |
| 1990 | 11 | 10% |
| 1989 | 12 | 11% |
| 1988 | 7 | 11% |
| 1987 | 4 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford F-250
108 complaintsTires
107 complaintsEngine cooling
66 complaintsSteering
49 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsAir bags
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford F-250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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