7.9

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,295 miles

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problem #19

Mar 222004

F-350

  • 67,978 miles
The vehicle's clutch mechanism failed while driving. As a result the vehicle was unable to come to an complete stop. Please provide any additional information.

- Cookeville, TN, USA

problem #18

Jun 012002

F-350 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • 32,636 miles
Consumer has difficulty getting the transmission into gear and when shifting, when the transmission does shift gears, there is a grinding noise, the free play in the clutch is always different, sometimes the clutch would engage when the clutch pedal was near the top, other times the clutch would engage when the clutch pedal was pushed all the way. The consumer was informed that there was a 6 inch piece of rubber hydraulic hose in the hydraulic line of the clutch assembly, so when the vehicle was warmed up, it expanded instead of staying ridged. Ford is aware of the problem and updated the clutch assembly, however, the consumer was told that problem is considered a wear item.

- Otis Orchard, WA, USA

problem #17

Mar 192002

F-350

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While clutch is fulley depressed and in gear vehicle will take off.contacted dealer. Replaced part, but problem reoccurred.

- Inola, OK, USA

problem #16

Jun 202002

F-350 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was at a complete stop and manual clutch went out. Vehicle lurched forward through a red light..

- Park Rapids, MN, USA

problem #15

Jun 132002

(reported on)

F-350

  • miles
Clutch was replaced at 40000 miles, it needs to be replaced again. Manufacturer/dealer have been notified.

- Lakeside, AZ, USA

problem #14

Jun 132002

(reported on)

F-350

  • miles
Plastic spacer in clutch assembly broke, causing clutch to malfunction.

- Lakeside, AZ, USA

problem #13

May 282002

F-350 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Low clutch engagement causing the clutch to release with pedal against down stop or not to release at all. Had truck towed for safety reasons. When the clutch doesn't release this could cause an accident and failure to be able to stop vehicle when clutch goes all the way to the floor and not disengage clutch.

- Camden Point, MO, USA

problem #12

Aug 312001

F-350

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Whenever driving at various speeds clutch would go out. Would have no prior warning. Had taken to dealership at least 4 times, and clutch has been changed 4 times. There isn't any indication of cause of problem. It still exists.

- Pima, AZ, USA

problem #11

Aug 252001

F-350 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Clutch hydraulic release system failed catastrophically, causing vehicle to jump forward immediately and violently. Fortunately the car in front of me was far enough away so that I didn't hit it, before getting vehicle stopped. On investigation, I found that the roll pin which holds the clutch line into the slave cylinder had backed out, and allowed the high pressure line to disconnect. When this happened, the clutch engaged violently, and the vehicle lurched forward on engine power. This could have caused a major accident, if any of the circumstances had been different.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #10

Jun 032000

F-350 Diesel

  • miles
The plastic retainer located where the clutch pedal engages the rod for the clutch master cylinder wears out allowing the rod to disengage the pedal assembly without any notice of inpending failure. This happened to me in a crowded parking lot at the canton trade days. Luckily I was in 1st gear and was able to idle to a parking space without hitting anyone or anything. Once the pedals comes loose and the engine is stopped it cannot be restared without the pedal assemble being in place. This problem can be avoided by returning back to the old style ball and socket set up used on older vehicles and doing away with the plactic pieces in the setup. Had I been behind someone or been in a downtown driving situation where a pedestrian been in front of me such as a stop light when it decided to come loose the outcome may have been extremely serious.

- Devine, TX, USA

problem #9

May 012000

F-350 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Clutch did not slip at all. Was in 5th and slowing for an exit to 4th. Clutch would not engage to 4th, towed to dealer. Told springs failed and had been failing a long time. Also informed that dealer has had frequent problems and Ford has redesigned clutch assembly three times. Power steering will just go out usually in a turn. Eems to happen when engine is hot or running over hour or so.

- Marengo, IL, USA

problem #8

Jul 062000

(reported on)

F-350

  • miles
Clutch will fail when shifting from high to low.

- Hollywood, SC, USA

problem #7

Apr 302000

F-350 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I know many fellow Ford diesel 6 spd. Owners having clutch&transmission problems. Ford dealers tell us it's an isolated problem. I guess that's why my truck is in douglas, wy and I live in needville,

- Needville, TX, USA

problem #6

Apr 151999

F-350 Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Clutch locks up and its impossible to shift gears. Failures occur without any warning when the clutch disc spring pockets break, jamming the clutch. If this happens in traffic it could cause a serious accident. Ford admits that there is a failure problem with clutch disc. Consumer says clutches are lasting 25K miles between failures.

- Apollo, PA, USA

problem #5

Jul 011999

F-350 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Clutch slave cylinder stuck to the floor almost resulting in vehicle hitting another, service bulletin on failure, however unable to fix due to back ordered parts. Mjs

- Allentown, PA, USA

problem #4

Jan 312000

F-350 Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Clutch replaced several times due to breakage during service/inspection.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #3

Jan 272000

(reported on)

F-350

  • miles
A spring keeps popping out of clutch disc and jamming it. Consumer had clutch replaced 4 times. Cause is unknown.

- New Buffalo, MI, USA

problem #2

Aug 231999

F-350

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
IE99-069; when traveling 68 mph and attempting to downshift, the clutch would not disengage, shifted out of gear. Also, in order to stop vehicle consumer applied extreme pressure to the brake pedal, but vehicle continued to accelerate, consumer then turned the vehicle off by removing the key from the ignition. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has not replaced parts.

- Harrison, AR, USA

problem #1

Oct 251998

F-350 Diesel

  • miles
I am not the only Ford F-350 truck owner having these clutch problems. I have talked to several guys who have put 3 or more clutches replaced under 100,000 miles. There is definately a problem with these clutch assemblies. These trucks are sold as super-duty work trucks, but are not withstanding the workloads they are supposedly built for. I have contacted Ford several times with no satisfaction. I feel a recall should be in order.

- Steger, IL, USA