Eight problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 1999 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Exhaust leak from the manifold of a 1999 v10 f250 Ford pick up truck. This truck has 43,000+ miles on it and went in for a annual safety penna. Safety inspection. It failed because of the exhaust leak. This problem is caused by the fact that Ford use uncoated steel bolts to attach the manifold to the engine. Without notifying the owners, new coated bolts were available from Ford to prevent this problem. This failure of notifying the vehicle owners endangered the occupants by allowing exhaust fumes to be drawn into the interior of the cab. The dealer stated the aim on headlights are low, checked front bearing and suspension parts, and replaced shocks. Updated 09/25/07.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-250 sd. While driving 45 mph, the contact heard loud noises coming from the engine. The vehicle then lost power without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that a spark plug became unseated and blew through the manifold. The vehicle needed a new cylinder and manifold. The dealer stated that the engine had a design flaw. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 43,000.
- the contact stated while driving at 55 mph saw a cloud of white smoke coming from the manifold. The contact pulled over, went underneath the vehicle, and noticed an oil leak on the passenger's side. There were no warning signs or indicator lights. The contact has not had the vehicle repaired. The contact found a recall #02227 for this failure. When he called the dealer to have the vehicle serviced, he was told this vehicle was not a part of the recall. The contact stated the vehicle had the same problem as described in the recall. Updated 1/31/2--7 -.
Own a 1999 F-250 superduty, crewcab,v-10. Took it to dealership for 60,000 mile check-up. I was told that it needed a new (left side exhaust manifold). They stated that a bolt broke off and it had to be replaced. Total cost would be $1500. 00, they stated that the manifold must be warped? what would cause a manifold too warp?.
The contact stated bolts that hold the exhaust manifold fractured. The fractured bolts were discover by the service dealer while performing other maintenance work. The dealer alerted the contact that this is a reoccurring problem with the year, make and model of the vehicle. In the past on there vehicles, stainless steel bolts have been used to remedy this problem but the problem reoccured. The dealer plans to reinstall the same type of bolts originally used on the contact's vehicle. The contact predicted the problem will reoccur.
The contact has a rusted exhaust manifold on his 1999 Ford f250 super duty and this was causing an open flame in the engine compartment when starting the vehicle. Because he had 108,000 miles on his vehicle, Ford will not do anything. He noticed this around 20,000 miles. The dealer told the consumer it was a design issue and they recommended replacing the bolts with brass or stainless steel bolts.
The contact states the head in the engine was defective and it blew the spark plugs into the fuel rail. The dealer was unaware of any problems and offered no free remedy. The manufacturer has not been contacted.
A rattling or knocking noise emitting from the engine area. Noise is extremely noticable when the engine begins to labor. I have been told it could possibly be caused from a poorly designed "y" pipe.