1999 Ford F-550 SD Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 16%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Ford F-550 SD, 16% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“We purchased our f550 from fact. On 2/7/99, in dec 1999 the 4 speed auto transmission went out with 9470 miles on the vehicle. Three weeks before replacing with a remanufactured transmission, we were told that the remanufactured are better as they are completly gone through; apparently the new ones are not. Also had to repair a major oil leak by replacing several hoses, o rings and the right cylinder head high pressure oil line and fitting. May 4 of 2000 repair to the switches in the door latch along with misc inside elec repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10037570, filed 2003-09, 9,470 miles“Dt: the contact stated while driving the vehicle misfired. The mechanic determined that the spark plug wires were crossed, which send the spark to the wrong area. This was causing air pollution. The wires needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. Updated 1/5/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10144702, filed 2005-12, 35,000 miles“While driving, the transmission stop shifting gears. The vehicle was towed to a dealership and the transmission was replaced. The vehicle also had major oil leaks through the fuel system.”
NHTSA complaint #10083472, filed 2004-07, 9,420 miles“As the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle, the pedal went to the floor and stayed. The master cylinder and slave cylinder had excess were on the pressure plate fingers. The transmission was hard to shift into reverse and low gear. The hard clutch made noise. The clutch company was well aware of Ford's problem and had re-engineered and designed a new package to remedy the problem. There was fuel leaking at the fuel filter, the sway bar was broken, the door ajar light stayed on, engine oil leak, and the gas cap was broken.”
NHTSA complaint #10072259, filed 2004-06, 26,000 miles“While driving the hot pipe to the turbo-charger blew off of its coupling causing loss of power, the dealership indicated that this is a common problem and installed a new designed pipe that was redesigned due to the common failure, consumer is requesting reimbursement due to the faulty part.”
NHTSA complaint #557701, filed 2000-11Related recalls
- 07V553000Dec 5, 2007On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently…Covers: Ford F-550 SD 1997–2003, F-450 SD 1997–2003, E Series 1997–2003 +3 more
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 8 | 31% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 11% |
| 2005 | 5 | 16% |
| 2004 | 16 | 33% |
| 2003 | 6 | 18% |
| 2002 | 4 | 18% |
| 2001 | 2 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 10 | 16% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford F-550 SD
23 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford F-550 SD
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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