Table 1 shows seven common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1999 Ford F-550. The number one most common problem is related to the engine (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (four problems).
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. Updated 1/5/2006 - Read details...
Water pump goes out every 18000 miles or two months at cost $250. 00 with 12k warrenty by Ford. Ford can not remedy exhaust leaks after 4 times. Read details...
Heard a clunking noise, and had vehicle serviced for universal joints. Two weeks later, while driving on highway went to apply brakes and all of a sudden there was smoke everywhere, tires caught on fire, and brakes failed. Inside brakes spun around to caliper and froze. Read details...