Five problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 1999 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Throwout bearing making loud noise. Was in for service and dealer suggested a $1500 clutch replacement. Truck has 54,000 and has been making noise for about 3,000 miles. Ford says that the bearing is not lubricatable and needs replacement. No assistance was offered.
Consumer would push clutch in, and then he could not put vehicle in gear. After taking vehicle to mechanic , he found out that transmission bearing was gone/ all burned.
Certified ltr. Fwd to NHTSA re previous ltr submitted on 9/23/04 re defective clutch/transmission for a 1999 Ford f250 truck. The vehicle would lurch forward, the clutch engaged too close to the floor, there was difficulty when going uphill, and when shifting gears. The correction was done incorrectly per verde valley Ford. The consumer was showed a broken tab that was installed incorrectly. The line was also full of air. The consumer stated that he has to make certain the vehicle does not lurch forward because the clutch releases so close to the floor as to not rear end another driver. The clutch can not be feathered to get it started after shutting off on an uphill grade. The consumer stated that it is difficult to shift gears causing a pause that can result in being rear ended. The clutch was repaired at consumers expense.
5 speed manual transmission; when consumer puts it in 5th gear and sets cruise control, and starts up on a hill, engine will slowdown and the cruise control will call for more fuel. If consumer downshifts engine will over speed, manufacturer contacted, could not find cause of problem.
Transmission shifts on its own.