1999 FORD F-550 SUPER DUTY PROBLEMS

1999 FORD F-550 SUPER DUTY PROBLEMS

1999 FORD F-550 SUPER DUTY PROBLEMS

Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 1. Tire issues:

    • Rear right dual tires sheered off the axle
    • Tire blowouts and bulge in side wall
    • Tire valve stem cracks and leaks leading to blowout
    • Valve stem cracks and leaks, causing tire to deflate
    • Rubber tire valve stems deteriorating and causing tires to lose pressure

  • 2. Brake issues:

    • Brake pedal going to the floor
    • Rear disc brake extreme wear due to engineering problem
    • Loss of vehicle control due to brakes failing
    • Caliper location causing severe deterioration of rotors
    • Brake failure causing smoke, tires catching fire, and brakes failing

  • 3. Clutch issues:

    • Clutch assembly malfunctioned causing gears to get stuck
    • Clutch burns out prematurely
    • Clutch sticking in vehicle
    • Clutch slave cylinder failure
    • Clutch not engaging causing vehicle to only go forward
    • Clutch not fully disengaging after vehicle comes to a stop
    • Clutch broke causing vehicle to remain in gear at high speed

  • 4. Steering issues:

    • Steering box shaft broken causing loss of control
    • Steering wheel locked up causing loss of steering and brakes

  • 5. Transmission issues:

    • Transmission failures
    • Transmission/Breaks failed while driving
    • 4-wheel drive (transfer case) failed
    • Transmission not shifting gears
    • Hot pipe to turbo-charger blew off causing loss of power

  • 6. Other mechanical issues:

    • Engine light illuminated due to cruise control recall
    • Master cylinder and slave cylinder had excess wear
    • Fuel leaking at fuel filter
    • Frame cracked and welded twice
    • Emergency brake cable broke
    • Water pump failure
    • Loss of dual rear wheels due to failure of wheel studs
    • Universal joints serviced due to clunking noise
    • Engine imploding when dust came into contact
    • Rear end locked up due to oil leak from differential
    • Vehicle fire caused by transmission fluid leaking
    • Excessive oil consumption
    • Gears get stuck while trying to stop
    • Fire caused by transmission fluid leaking in turbocharger

  • 7. Recalls & safety issues:

    • Recall work not effective
    • Recall on inflator device not provided
    • Safety concerns with valve stems and tire inflation devices
    • Airbag deploying without warning
    • Safety hazard due to brake issues

  • 8. Electrical issues:

    • Electrical problems causing cruise control to turn off
    • Airbag deploying while driving
    • Emergency brake on recall
    • Sudden failures in electronics
    • Loss of control due to power steering hose popping out

  • 9. Manufacturer and dealership issues:

    • Difficulty getting recall repair work done
    • Multiple attempts to fix stabilizer bar with no permanent solution
    • Manufacturer not assisting with ongoing problems
    • Dealer unable to diagnose or repair brake issues
    • Dealership negligence in performing recall repairs

  • 10. Fuel system issues:

    • Internal coating failure on fuel tanks
    • Gas tank replacements due to coating failure
    • Rusting fuel tank

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