1999 Ford F-550 SD engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1999 Ford F-550 SD — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. *ak updated 1/5/2006 - *nm”
filed Dec 7, 2005
“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. *jb”
filed Jul 22, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION…Campaign 07V553000 · Dec 5, 2007
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, 2004
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other F-550 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 F-550 SD | 8 | 31% |
| 2007 F-550 SD | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 F-550 SD | 5 | 11% |
| 2005 F-550 SD | 5 | 16% |
| 2004 F-550 SD | 16 | 33% |
| 2003 F-550 SD | 6 | 18% |
| 2002 F-550 SD | 4 | 18% |
| 2001 F-550 SD | 2 | 7% |
| 2000 F-550 SD | 5 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Ford F-550 SD
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.