1999 Ford F-450 SD Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 23%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,259miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Ford F-450 SD, 23% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,259 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. Can u help me to get Ford to reimberce for the cost of this second transmission??”
NHTSA complaint #10105826, filed 2005-01, 88,259 miles“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... …”
NHTSA complaint #757575, filed 2002-01“We also have another truck identical to description listed above and have also had a third clutch replaced also. The problem has been the same part breaking every single time. The spring in the clutch plate is breaking and is falling into the transmission causing the drivers great difficult in stopping.”
NHTSA complaint #714428, filed 1999-11“While driving arm in clutch assembly broke, causing clutch not to disengage. Consumer took vehicle to 4 different dealers who would not repair, consumer had repairs completed by his shop, was not compensated by Ford.”
NHTSA complaint #885585, filed 2001-04“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. Consumer states the 4wd was never used.”
NHTSA complaint #884479, filed 2001-03Related recalls
- 98V235000Sep 24, 1998Vehicle 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…Covers: Ford F-450 SD 1999
Related service bulletins
- 10023653Nov 1, 20071999-2008 f250-f550 super duty 4x4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4x4.
- 10013402Oct 7, 2005Drive away shudder or vibration.
- 10013316Jan 1, 2005A cold weather reverse engagement stall.
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10013110Jan 1, 2004Front hubs not engaging, not staying engaged and/or unlocking.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 8% |
| 2021 | 4 | 22% |
| 2011 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 11 | 16% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 | 1 | 7% |
| 2001 | 3 | 13% |
| 2000 | 6 | 14% |
| 1999 | 15 | 23% |
| 1991 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford F-450 SD
13 complaintsTires
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford F-450 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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