1999 Ford Econoline engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1999 Ford Econoline — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Oct 30, 2011
“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. *tr”
filed Sep 6, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling cold, excessive white smoke cold, or hard start. *mj this oasis updates previous oasis dated 12/01/03. *tt
17406 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2004Vehicles equipped with 7.3l dit engine built after engine serial number 896812 may have a injection control pressure (icp) oil aeration reading that is higher than the specification. *tt
032138 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2003For 7.3l dit engines, rotunda tool has issued an injector performance analyzer that may now be purchased as an effective aid in helping to resolve rough idle concerns. *tt
032137 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2003
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Econoline years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Econoline | 4 | 18% |
| 2002 Econoline | 6 | 26% |
| 2001 Econoline | 4 | 14% |
| 2000 Econoline | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 Econoline | 6 | 13% |
| 1997 Econoline | 11 | 14% |
| 1996 Econoline | 12 | 15% |
| 1995 Econoline | 7 | 10% |
| 1994 Econoline | 14 | 11% |
| 1993 Econoline | 9 | 14% |
| 1992 Econoline | 13 | 16% |
| 1991 Econoline | 5 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Ford Econoline
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.