1999 Ford F-450 SD power train problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1999 Ford F-450 SD — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jan 5, 2005
“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.*ak”
filed Apr 11, 2002
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, 2007Drive away shudder or vibration. *eh
04227 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 7, 2005A cold weather reverse engagement stall. *tt
18376 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2005General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
042107 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 13, 2004
Power Train problems in other F-450 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 F-450 SD | 2 | 8% |
| 2008 F-450 SD | 11 | 16% |
| 2005 F-450 SD | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 F-450 SD | 3 | 9% |
| 2001 F-450 SD | 3 | 13% |
| 2000 F-450 SD | 6 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Ford F-450 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.