1999 Ford F-250 Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 1999 Ford F-250, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 87,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “please provide” (8% of reports).
- 61power train complaints
- 87,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 37%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Please provide: mentioned in 5 of 61 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 5 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 61 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury.
Ford F-250 power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-250 | 6 | 4% | 165,839 |
| 2013 F-250 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2012 F-250 | 15 | 6% | 82,750 |
| 2011 F-250 | 13 | 5% | 82,000 |
| 2010 F-250 | 5 | 7% | 47,822 |
| 2009 F-250 | 2 | 4% | 57,948 |
| 2008 F-250 | 14 | 7% | 50,524 |
| 2007 F-250 | 1 | 2% | 1,400 |
| 2006 F-250 | 9 | 4% | 17,000 |
| 2005 F-250 | 14 | 10% | 48,000 |
| 2004 F-250 | 12 | 8% | 101,000 |
| 2003 F-250 | 12 | 10% | 32,500 |
| 2002 F-250 | 12 | 8% | 61,253 |
| 2001 F-250 | 28 | 13% | 41,158 |
| 2000 F-250 | 23 | 7% | 110,000 |
| 1999 F-250 | 61 | 10% | 87,000 |
| 1998 F-250 | 2 | 4% | — |
| 1997 F-250 | 34 | 11% | 145,318 |
| 1996 F-250 | 19 | 11% | — |
| 1995 F-250 | 36 | 20% | 122,900 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 1999 Ford F-250. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-250. After the vehicle was placed into the park position, it independently rolled backwards without warning. The passenger was able to stop the vehicle. The contact discovered that the vehicle inadvertently switched into the reverse position. As a result, the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f250. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle began vibrating. The failure would occur when driving at speeds greater than 40 mph. The failure occurred for approximately two years. While parked, the contact also noticed oil was leaking from the vehicle. The…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f250. While driving 25 mph, the overdrive light began flashing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the torque converter failed. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The vin was unknown. The current mileage was 149,000 and failure mileage was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1999 Ford F-250s have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 61 owner complaints about power train for the 1999 Ford F-250 (10% of the 581 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford F-250 power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 87,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 1999 Ford F-250?
The most frequent phrase is “please provide”, in 5 of 61 complaints.
Other 1999 Ford F-250 problems
See all 1999 Ford F-250 problems or power train problems across all F-250 years.