1999 Ford F-350 SD power train problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1999 Ford F-350 SD — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1999 ford f-350 super duty p/u clutch slave cylinder failed w/o warning. Truck wouldn't come out of forward gear. Clutch pedal ineffective - went to floor and stayed. Narrowly missed woman and two children crossing intersection. Truck brakes wouldn't stop or hold the truck. Forward motion continued…”
filed Nov 25, 2009
“Driving my 1999 f350 ford crew cab long box. Veh is a 7.3 diesel with a 6zf 6spd transmission. Traveling 75mph the vehicle develops a mild vibration. I push in the clutch to pull out of traffic, the rear drive line flange bolts sheer off at the transfer case, the drive line knocks a hole in the…”
filed Oct 29, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
1999-2008 f250-f550 super duty 4x4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4x4. *nj
20052 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2007
Power Train problems in other F-350 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-350 SD | 6 | 14% |
| 2023 F-350 SD | 3 | 8% |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 13 | 12% |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 10 | 11% |
| 2020 F-350 SD | 52 | 28% |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 9 | 2% |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 F-350 SD | 23 | 4% |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 17 | 8% |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 16 | 8% |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 4 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Ford F-350 SD
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.