1. Ford F-350
  2. Problems
  3. 1999
  4. Clutch Assembly

1999 Ford F-350 Clutch Assembly Problems

19
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 22, 2004 · 67,978 miles

    Clutch Assembly

    The vehicle's clutch mechanism failed while driving. As a result the vehicle was unable to come to an complete stop. Please provide any additional information. *nm

    ODI 10064832

  • June 20, 2002

    Clutch Assembly

    Vehicle was at a complete stop and manual clutch went out. Vehicle lurched forward through a red light.*ak.*jb

    ODI 8012282

  • June 1, 2002 · 32,636 miles

    Clutch Assembly

    Consumer has difficulty getting the transmission into gear and when shifting, when the transmission does shift gears, there is a grinding noise, the free play in the clutch is always different, sometimes the clutch would engage when the clutch pedal was near the top , other times the clutch would engage when the clutch pedal was pushed all the way. The consumer was informed that there was a 6 inch piece of rubber…

    ODI 8021542

  • May 28, 2002

    Clutch Assembly

    Low clutch engagement causing the clutch to release with pedal against down stop or not to release at all. Had truck towed for safety reasons. When the clutch doesn't release this could cause an accident and failure to be able to stop vehicle when clutch goes all the way to the floor and not disengage clutch. *jg

    ODI 8011111

  • March 19, 2002

    Clutch Assembly

    While clutch is fulley depressed and in gear vehicle will take off.contacted dealer. Replaced part, but problem reoccurred. *ak

    ODI 8016661

  • August 31, 2001

    Clutch Assembly

    Whenever driving at various speeds clutch would go out. Would have no prior warning. Had taken to dealership at least 4 times, and clutch has been changed 4 times. There isn't any indication of cause of problem. It still exists.*ak

    ODI 896382

  • August 25, 2001

    Clutch Assembly

    Clutch hydraulic release system failed catastrophically, causing vehicle to jump forward immediately and violently. Fortunately the car in front of me was far enough away so that i didn't hit it, before getting vehicle stopped. On investigation, i found that the roll pin which holds the clutch line into the slave cylinder had backed out, and allowed the high pressure line to disconnect. When this happened, the…

    ODI 751188

  • June 3, 2000

    Clutch Assembly

    The plastic retainer located where the clutch pedal engages the rod for the clutch master cylinder wears out allowing the rod to disengage the pedal assembly without any notice of inpending failure. This happened to me in a crowded parking lot at the canton trade days. Luckily i was in 1st gear and was able to idle to a parking space without hitting anyone or anything. Once the pedals comes loose and the engine is…

    ODI 739663

  • May 1, 2000

    Clutch Assembly · Hydraulic Power Assist System

    Clutch did not slip at all. Was in 5th and slowing for an exit to 4th. Clutch would not engage to 4th, towed to dealer. Told springs failed and had been failing a long time. Also informed that dealer has had frequent problems and ford has redesigned clutch assembly three times. Power steering will just go out usually in a turn. Eems to happen when engine is hot or running over hour or so. *ak

    ODI 737767

  • April 30, 2000

    Clutch Assembly · Manual Transmission

    I know many fellow ford diesel 6 spd. Owners having clutch&transmission problems. Ford dealers tell us it's an isolated problem. I guess that's why my truck is in douglas, wy and i live in needville, tx

    ODI 723072

  • January 31, 2000

    Clutch Assembly · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

    Fuel line worn, caused by rubbing against another fuel line, resulting in leakage. *mjs

    ODI 9000197

  • August 23, 1999

    Clutch Assembly · Vehicle Speed Control

    Ie99-069; when traveling 68 mph and attempting to downshift, the clutch would not disengage, shifted out of gear. Also, in order to stop vehicle consumer applied extreme pressure to the brake pedal, but vehicle continued to accelerate, consumer then turned the vehicle off by removing the key from the ignition. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has not replaced parts. Please provide any further details. *ak

    ODI 846183

  • July 1, 1999

    Clutch Assembly

    Clutch slave cylinder stuck to the floor almost resulting in vehicle hitting another, service bulletin on failure, however unable to fix due to back ordered parts. Mjs

    ODI 548412

  • April 15, 1999

    Clutch Assembly

    Clutch locks up and its impossible to shift gears. Failures occur without any warning when the clutch disc spring pockets break, jamming the clutch. If this happens in traffic it could cause a serious accident. Ford admits that there is a failure problem with clutch disc. Consumer says clutches are lasting 25k miles between failures. *ak *ml

    ODI 860423

  • October 25, 1998

    Clutch Assembly

    I am not the only ford f-350 truck owner having these clutch problems. I have talked to several guys who have put 3 or more clutches replaced under 100,000 miles. There is definately a problem with these clutch assemblies. These trucks are sold as super-duty work trucks, but are not withstanding the workloads they are supposedly built for. I have contacted ford several times with no satisfaction. I feel a recall…

    ODI 710337

  • Clutch Assembly

    Clutch was replaced at 40000 miles, it needs to be replaced again. Manufacturer/dealer have been notified. *ak *scc

    ODI 8011800

  • Clutch Assembly

    Plastic spacer in clutch assembly broke, causing clutch to malfunction. Please provide further information.*ak

    ODI 8011796

  • Clutch Assembly

    Clutch will fail when shifting from high to low.please provide further information.*ak

    ODI 864887

  • Clutch Assembly

    A spring keeps popping out of clutch disc and jamming it. Consumer had clutch replaced 4 times. Cause is unknown. *ak

    ODI 855620