1999 Ford F-350 SD Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“I have had 2 super duty's now a 2000 f350 and a 1999 f350 on the 2000 . I had the left front wheel bearings fail at 45k and the right at 53k miles running stock tires and wheels when the right side failed the wheel almost came off I had to be towed I sold that truck thinking I was not happy about it and got this one the 99 both front wheel bearings are out. I looked on the web this is a huge problem with these trucks can't even grease them and they are $550 each.”

“(1) driving my 1999 Ford f-350 super duty diesel home from work. (2) I pushed in the clutch pedal to shift down, the clutch failed to release and the pedal stuck to the floor. I ended up in the middle of an intersection avoiding a collision. The truck is undriveable, blocking traffic, and required towing. (3) the clutch release for had cracked and bent also causing a failure of the clutch hydraulic circuit. Replacement of the release fork and hydraulic circuit restored the truck to operation condition. …”

“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 floor board of the vehicle caves in the catalytic converter tears out the carrier bearing and separates the two piece drive shaft. The rear section of the drive shaft hits the right rear wheel sending the rear of the truck airborne and breaking the drive line off at the rear axle. …”

“I have had many problems with a vehicle I purchased new in 1999. It has been in the dealer's service shop mulitple times and also for the same problems. Most recently is a problem I have had the dealer inspect and try to fix 4 times and it is still a problem. Apparently the 4x4 is not fully disengaging and causes many problems while in 2-wheel drive. I am taking it in again for the 5th time for this problem on monday and I am at a complete loss. I paid a lot of money for this truck and have had nothing but problems with it and they are ongoing. Please help!!!”

“I purchased a 1999 f-350 super duty dually. From records from the pervious owners problems and the problems I have had with this truck, I can not belive service problems I have had. A couple of months ago the parking brake blew when I was on almost level ground and need least to say the truck rolled and crashed, lucky not one was hurt.but it did quit a bit of damage to the truck and my trailor. Now I know this is a problem on these fords but not yet on my perticulare truck. Also in the last three months I have put in a new clutch witch is expected. …”