1999 Ford Ford Truck Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 24%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,289miles
- 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 Ford Truck, 24% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,289 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.
“As per oil leak per head gaskets on Ford 1999 4.6 and 5.4 engines . The engine was repaired at 30000 + mile for a bad head gasket , now at 80,000 miles it bad again, it's leaking and smoking due to the leak and with speaking with service centers this is very common problem and is a safety issue, for ?engine fire or ???”
NHTSA complaint #10116493, filed 2005-04, 74,000 miles“There was a super charger inter cooler leak in 1999, Ford Truck. It was spilling coolant directly into the motor intake. This was a safety/emissions problem with coolant clogging the o2 sensor and catalytic converter. Consumer bought a used vehicle, and recall repairs were not done. Ford contract nor aftermarket service contract covered this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10036878, filed 2003-08, 20,000 miles“1999 Ford diesel truck oil pan leaks. The oil pan deteriorated prematurely. The consumer requested a fix of the problem and a recall. The consumer has talked to many Ford Truck owners who have experienced this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10121564, filed 2005-05, 54,078 miles“While pulling away from a stoplight I heard a tremendous pop. Upon inspection I found that the #6 plug had blown out of the head taking the coil pack with it. The entire head had to be replaced. I hear that this is very common with the Ford triton v-8 engines which utilize the alluminum heads.”
NHTSA complaint #766716, filed 2002-09“Driving normally when load sound came out from under hood. Accelerating slightly to get off of the road sounded like back firing. Expedition was towed to mechanics. Tow truck operator also mentioned that he himself had towed between 15 and 20 expeditions due to this spark plug problem and we live in a small community. After examining, mechanic explained that one half of the head needed to be replaced due to the spark plug coming out of the head and striping the threads on its way out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10144700, filed 2005-12Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 8% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 30% |
| 2000 | 6 | 24% |
| 1999 | 8 | 24% |
| 1998 | 4 | 16% |
| 1997 | 6 | 18% |
| 1996 | 4 | 22% |
| 1995 | 4 | 19% |
| 1994 | 2 | 13% |
| 1992 | 2 | 20% |
| 1990 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford Ford Truck
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford Ford Truck
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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