The clutch failed to engaged when applied. The consumer noticed that the clutch would engaged on its own. The consumer was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. Jb.....consumer stopped at a traffic light with the clutch pedal fully depressed when the vehicle lurched forward towards the crosswalk narrowly avoiding pedestrians. The clutch pedal wa sfukky depressed. Consume rhad to shut off the ignition switch to stop the vehicle. Consume rtook the vehicle to freedom Ford for repairs and was perented with a bill for $520.34. Customer service representative told consumer that repairs were nor covered under warranty since the clutch is not part of the power train.

- Pueblo West, CO, USA

Consumer stated that while driving, when he attempted to change gears and put his foot on the clutch it went all the way down to the floor. He managed to pull to the side and had vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer told the consumer that the clutch was gone. Consumer indicated that he never lost control because he was not going fast. However, he was very unhappy because this is a 2000 model and the gears were already gone. He had to pay $1527 to have vehicle repaired. The clutch pedal had gone to the floor board and would not come back up. The clutch pedal also leaked fluid.

- Stony Point, NC, USA

Have 3 Ford F-350 diesels all have had clutch problems. Trucks will stay in gear and clutch goes to the floor and will not return.. vehicle doesn't stop, you must turn off the engine to get it to stop. Very dangerous. Numerous reports of problems on Ford- diesel.com. ***dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***762849

- Orwigsburg, PA, USA

Clutch assembly becomes inoperative while driving. When operator tries to stop the truck the clutch will not disengage. This causes the truck to bcome a missile. The only way to stop the truck is to kill the engine. This has happen twice the first time while exiting from a interstate hwy at 70 mph while pulling a gooseneck trailer. The truck pushed the occupants into oncoming side road traffic. The second time the truck had to be driven up onto the sidewalk in a crowed street. Both times the occupants were not injured. This problem comes unexpected and with no warning. The manufacture repaired the defect the first time but refuses to repair the same problem this time.

- Perdido, AL, USA

While traveling at 40 mph, was unable to get out of gear because spring in clutch housing failed. Dealer was notified and made the repairs. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

- Warrenton, MO, USA

While traveling and when depressing clutch consumer was unable to change gears.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

While driving and then stopping at a gas station could not drive vehicle. Called tow truck, and they found out that clutch had fallen apart.

- Wellstone, OK, USA

Transmission did not hold up and kept breaking down. Transmission broke down the first time at 27,000 miles. Second time on Jan 20, 2000. Entire clutch assembly was replaced both times. The following week, truck broke down again. Transmission needed to be replaced with 40,000 miles.

- Celina, OH, USA