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1999 Ford F-450 SD transmission problems

15 complaints (23% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints
15
of this car's complaints
23%
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Clutch assembly
    8
  • Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
    3
  • Manual transmission
    2
  • Automatic transmission
    2
  • Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford F-450 SD transmission problems in other years

1991200020052025

Related recalls

Power train: manual transmissionReported September 24, 1998 · 4 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks built on a 165" wheel base, 4x2 chassis-cabs equipped with a 6.81 engine, 5 speed manual transmission and optional 5.38:1 rear axle ratio. The two-piece drive shaft can be damaged if the vehicle is driven at speeds in excess of 80 miles per hour.
Risk
This condition can result in underbody damage or for the drive shaft to separate from the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the drive shaft on these vehicles.

Recall number 98V235000 · Recall details

What 1999 Ford F-450 SD owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 5, 2005 · Transmission · 88,259 miles · AZ

6 speed manual transmission replaced under waranty at 29,600 miles the first time. Failed, and would cost more to rebuild so it was replaced again at 88,260 miles at my exspense totalling $3,632.00. Ford would not make any after warranty assitance. Have heard this transmission is weak. *ak can u help me to get ford to reimberce for the cost of this second transmission??

Filed Jul 26, 2002 · Transmission · WI

Transmission will not go into overdrive, and consumer cannot drive at a high speed. Dealer notified.

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Transmission · MA

Vehicle would not go into gear and sometimes would pop out of gear. Clutch disc broke where springs fell out. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated nothing was wrong with vehicle.

Filed Jan 31, 2002 · Transmission · MI

The clutch assembly [ powertrain component] failure is the direct result of excess heat build up from a stated "inherent component slippage" which results in a butterfly effect failure as described by meegan for service manager... Upon my inspection of the components it is evident that excessively high heat occurred as shown by the discoloration of the pressure plate assembly... The butterfly effect failure occurs when the heat causes distortion of the pressure plate resulting in the loss of applied pressure from the pressure plate directed to the driven plate and the fly wheel which in turn results in the loss of power transmission to the drive axles.... However after driving manual transmission vehicles for 38 years I find it hard to believe that a clutch assembly would have an amount of so called normal slippage so high that would create tempertures so extreme as to turm the metal in the pressure plate blue... The clutch failure occurred on p.a. I-80 toll road in a construction zone on a mountain downgrade at aspeed of 55 MPH... These temputures could have caused a fire and the clutch assembly failure placed the motoring public, myself, my passenagers, the vehicle and the cargo I was hauling in danger.. In my opinion the clutch assemblies have a serious design flaw and should be investiagated asap... Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Filed Apr 10, 2001 · Transmission · IN

While driving arm in clutch assembly broke, causing clutch not to disengage. *ak consumer took vehicle to 4 different dealers who would not repair, consumer had repairs completed by his shop, was not compensated by ford.

Filed Mar 28, 2001 · Transmission · FL

While driving about 30 MPH vehicle would not accelerate more than 30 MPH. Then, consumer stopped vehicle. Towed to dealer where they found out transfer case defect. *ak consumer states the 4wd was never used.

Filed Aug 6, 2000 · Transmission · KS

The clutch locked up at highway speeds, causing it not to disengage. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. The parts are on national back order.

Filed Jul 10, 2000 · Transmission · OK

While trying to down shift clutch came apart. This happened without warning. Vehicle was taken to the dealership. Clutch was replaced at owner's expense. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jun 20, 2000 · Transmission · TX

The clutch assembly got stuck due to a defective clutch plate, causing vehicle to stall which could cause a crash. Please provide further information.

Filed May 30, 2000 · Transmission · LA

While driving clutch will "go out" which could cause vehicle to stall and result in a crash. Common problem. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.

Questions about the 1999 Ford F-450 SD transmission

Does the 1999 Ford F-450 SD have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the transmission of the 1999 Ford F-450 SD, 23% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1999 Ford F-450 SD transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford F-450 SD transmission?

Yes, 1 recall: 98V235000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford F-450 SD have bad transmission?

The Ford F-450 SD model years with the most transmission complaints are 1999 (15 complaints) and 2008 (11 complaints).

Other 1999 Ford F-450 SD problems

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