1999 Ford F-550 SD Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 38%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,470miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Ford F-550 SD, 38% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,470 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We purchased our f550 from fact. On 2/7/99, in dec 1999 the 4 speed auto transmission went out with 9470 miles on the vehicle. Three weeks before replacing with a remanufactured transmission, we were told that the remanufactured are better as they are completly gone through; apparently the new ones are not. Also had to repair a major oil leak by replacing several hoses, o rings and the right cylinder head high pressure oil line and fitting. May 4 of 2000 repair to the switches in the door latch along with misc inside elec repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10037570, filed 2003-09, 9,470 miles“While driving, the transmission stop shifting gears. The vehicle was towed to a dealership and the transmission was replaced. The vehicle also had major oil leaks through the fuel system.”
NHTSA complaint #10083472, filed 2004-07, 9,420 miles“As the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle, the pedal went to the floor and stayed. The master cylinder and slave cylinder had excess were on the pressure plate fingers. The transmission was hard to shift into reverse and low gear. The hard clutch made noise. The clutch company was well aware of Ford's problem and had re-engineered and designed a new package to remedy the problem. There was fuel leaking at the fuel filter, the sway bar was broken, the door ajar light stayed on, engine oil leak, and the gas cap was broken.”
NHTSA complaint #10072259, filed 2004-06, 26,000 miles“Slave cylinder needing to be replaced 4 times due to rod length not being long enough for clutch pedal travel on 1999 f550 truck with six speed transmission. Also flywheel springs breaking in flywheel causing undue wear on clutch disk and not being covered under warrenty. I have two trucks where I have these reaccuring problems and have paid each time to repair at an authorized Ford dealership”
NHTSA complaint #10000741, filed 2003-01“Stabilizer bar has broken 8 times . Ford has mentioned there was an engineering problem, but was not offering to do anything for consumer. They were just replacing part. They had not tried to find a permenant solution. The drive shaft makes noise while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #880030, filed 2001-02Related 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 1 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 11% |
| 2008 | 5 | 19% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 6% |
| 2004 | 6 | 12% |
| 2003 | 2 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 5% |
| 2001 | 4 | 14% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 23 | 38% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford F-550 SD
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford F-550 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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