Ten problems related to engine burning oil have been reported for the 1999 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving to work at 5:30 am, a load noise came from the engine compartment. The truck would barely run and required a tow, the dealer ship said that the spark plug had ejected from the engine due to stripped threads in the block. Also I have complained about the truck losing oil and the smell of burned oil on an off since I purchased the truck in 2000. The dealership could never find a problem. The leak is now worse with oil on the garage floor for the past year and the smell of burned oil more often. I suspect the head gasket from reading other reports on the internet.
Noticed a smell of burnt motor oil at right side front on 11/9/2002. Check all fluid levels. They were ok went to auto dealer where I bought the truck Monday morning 11/11/2002. Mechanic check the truck out and found out the head gasket leaking oil. He said he has replaced several of these type head gaskets(most of the time rightside) on the 5. 4 engines from 1999 to present. The truck is out of manufactors warranty being that is older that 3 years. Ford company knows there is a problem and they should have to repair the truck free of charge. I am glad that I purchased an extended warranty. But it is not fair for the company that I purchased the warranty to pay for this. I have to pay the first $50. Oo and that is not right also. The dealer has started repairing the truck as soon as they found the problem and the warranty company said it was ok to the repairs. I have not complaints with the dealer doing the repairs. They have always given me very good service. Dt.
I noticed the smell of hot or burning oil every time I stop. I had a mechanic check for the problem. He told me I had a leaking head gasket on the right rear side of the engine. I feel it could cause a fire. Nhtsa has bultns sb620275, sb612444, sb612291 help! Ford won't fix without great cost.
Vehicle burns too much oil. Consumer thinks that vehicle has burned oil. But, when taken to dealer, dealer told her that there was no oil leak, but they will look into it.
While driving, consumer could smelled oil burning. Contacted dealership and took vehicle in. Mechanic checked vehicle and informed owner that head gaskets had blown. Head gaskets replaced.
Burns up to 1 1/2 between oil changes and can smell oil burning 10 days after oil change but can't smell it all the time. Can't see any oil leak.
While driving consumer could smell burning oil from the head gasket at all times.
The driver smells burning oil due to the right rear cylinder head leaking. Yh.
Engine burned up oil, but was not leaking. Would put approximately 2 quarts of engine oil in vehicle. This caused engine to smoke. Took vehicle to mechanic who failed to locate the cause of the problem. Took vehicle to another dealership & mechanic claimed "o" ring seals may have caused the problem.
Oil leaking from head gaskets, causing burned oil smell, drips on exaust,smokes also, scared of fire hazard.