1999 V10
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1999 V10
HI V10'ers.
I'm going to be test driving a 1999 V10 Superduty supercab 4x4 Lariet w/ auto package truck tuesday. I've done a visual inspection, and had carfax ran for me. Seems to be a clean truck, but i'm new to the V10's. Besides asking the dealership to pull up service records for the truck, and making sure recall's are up to date; what else should i know about this engine/tranny before i purchase the truck.
I've seen alot of horrer stories about things going bad, and i'm sure that these are most likely a very small percentage, but overall I'm looking for some sort of assurance that in 1999, Ford was building quality V10 engines.
Thanks
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Well the '99's were down on HP & TRQ compared to the '00 and later. Exhaust flutter seemed to be a common malady. Ensuring that this wasn't, isn't or is a solved issue with yours would help peace of mind.
I don't hear of many things commonly wrong with the engine other than that. You're on the right track by asking the dealer to run the VIN for past warranty repairs.
Good luck with your new truck! And congrats!
I don't hear of many things commonly wrong with the engine other than that. You're on the right track by asking the dealer to run the VIN for past warranty repairs.
Good luck with your new truck! And congrats!
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>Thanks,
>
>What exactly is the exhuast flutter? Is it a serious
>problem or just an annoyance. I'll do a search as well.
A little of both. I've never had it so commenting on it would only be second hand info and not all that responsible. DO a search here in the V10 forum. It'll pop up.
>Maybe get more of a bargaining tool for the purchase.
Not sure how you could use it as a bargaining tool. You won't want to buy a truck with it just to save a buck or two when it would be covered under warranty (assuming miles & time exist).
>
>What exactly is the exhuast flutter? Is it a serious
>problem or just an annoyance. I'll do a search as well.
A little of both. I've never had it so commenting on it would only be second hand info and not all that responsible. DO a search here in the V10 forum. It'll pop up.
>Maybe get more of a bargaining tool for the purchase.
Not sure how you could use it as a bargaining tool. You won't want to buy a truck with it just to save a buck or two when it would be covered under warranty (assuming miles & time exist).
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1999 V10
The flutter is mostly on 00 and up V10's. I think the power upgrade has something to do with it. I'd check the build date. Anything after 4/99 is good. Before that the engines could develope piston slap. (Clatter at cold start up)
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1999 V10
JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW,I HAVE OWNED A '99 F350 WITH THE V-10 FOR ALMOST 4 YEARS NOW AND I HAVE HAD ""NO"" PROBLEMS WITH THE POWERTRAIN
WHATSOEVER.I ALSO HAVE THE 4R100 AUTOMATIC,3.73 LIMITED SLIP.
AS FOR THE EXHAUST FLUTTER,I PERSONALLY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM.
RICK99FORD
WHATSOEVER.I ALSO HAVE THE 4R100 AUTOMATIC,3.73 LIMITED SLIP.
AS FOR THE EXHAUST FLUTTER,I PERSONALLY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM.
RICK99FORD
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From: New Boston USA
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I just purchased a 1999 F350 4x4 with 92k
build date of Dec. 98.
Previous owned had to replace pads every
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build date of Dec. 98.
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15 or 20 k miles.
I was wondering if there was any fix for this.
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On the '99, check for "piston slap" on the earlier versions. Don't buy it w/ the slap
If there's no slap "don't worry 'bout it"
As far as the "flutter" goes, it's exhaust resonance and not fatal, only annoying. Some are louder than others. A good bet is to run it between 2000-3000 rpm under hard acceleration (without downshifting) and listen for the telltale "rattlecan" sound almost like an exaggerated "pre-ignition ping". The cure is worse than living with it (i.e. less power and fuel mileage in the "new" necked down Wye pipe). The REAL cure is Borla or Banks headers and exhaust systems
If there's no slap "don't worry 'bout it"
As far as the "flutter" goes, it's exhaust resonance and not fatal, only annoying. Some are louder than others. A good bet is to run it between 2000-3000 rpm under hard acceleration (without downshifting) and listen for the telltale "rattlecan" sound almost like an exaggerated "pre-ignition ping". The cure is worse than living with it (i.e. less power and fuel mileage in the "new" necked down Wye pipe). The REAL cure is Borla or Banks headers and exhaust systems
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I have the 99' V10 and Love it!!!
My truck was built before 4/99 but I do not have the piston slap problem. I read somewhere that @ 20% of these vehicles develop piston slap. As a side note, Ford claims that they have not had one engine failure due to piston slap. Moreover, Ford claims that the reliability of the engine is not a threat. The piston slap originated from faulty Wrist pins.
As for the more power comment. Yup, the 2000's up had a power increase. However, the truck also gained some weight thereby off-setting the power increase somewhat. In the end, very little difference.
Another plus of the 99' is that the F250 sits at the same height as the F350. In 2000, the height was lowered on the F250. Some trucks that were built within a certain time period of 99' were suppose to have been given F350 Spring packs. I found a Ford GURU from Texas that confirmed that information.
Either way, I would suggest, however, that you get the 4.30 gears. It makes a huge difference especially when towing.
My truck was built before 4/99 but I do not have the piston slap problem. I read somewhere that @ 20% of these vehicles develop piston slap. As a side note, Ford claims that they have not had one engine failure due to piston slap. Moreover, Ford claims that the reliability of the engine is not a threat. The piston slap originated from faulty Wrist pins.
As for the more power comment. Yup, the 2000's up had a power increase. However, the truck also gained some weight thereby off-setting the power increase somewhat. In the end, very little difference.
Another plus of the 99' is that the F250 sits at the same height as the F350. In 2000, the height was lowered on the F250. Some trucks that were built within a certain time period of 99' were suppose to have been given F350 Spring packs. I found a Ford GURU from Texas that confirmed that information.
Either way, I would suggest, however, that you get the 4.30 gears. It makes a huge difference especially when towing.
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From: Ft.Lauderdale USA
1999 V10
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 18-Mar-02 AT 08:46 PM (EST)]My 99 V-10 auto super duty born 01/99 has 71k miles NO major problems (knock on wood) No flutter and No piston slap, brakes are orignal.So far the BEST/NICEST truck I have ever owned..
AS for brakes check this out
http://www.diversifiedcryogenics.com/index.html
And
http://www.appliedrotortechnology.com/default.htm
Iam going to do it as soon as I need brakes, a friend did his truck and says its the best thing since sliced bread
twinbulls
AS for brakes check this out
http://www.diversifiedcryogenics.com/index.html
And
http://www.appliedrotortechnology.com/default.htm
Iam going to do it as soon as I need brakes, a friend did his truck and says its the best thing since sliced bread
twinbulls
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