Two problems related to air conditioner have been reported for the 2000 Ford F-450. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
This is the second time that clutch went; 350/450, and 550 clutches were defective while driving down a hill, needed to downshift, and gear got locked. Could not downshift at all. Consumer had to put on brakes and kill the engine, also, a/c went out 4 times. The clutch came apart and the pieces fell into clutch plate destroying front shaft of the transmission.
While traveling and depressing clutch, pedal would not depress. Consumer stopped vehicle by depressing brake pedal. Clutch plate breaks in same spot every time it breaks, this has happened four times, consumer has been told the motor is too strong for transmission which is causing clutch to tear up. Air conditioner failed, transmission missing one belt and was almost out. Exhaust loose. Wire harness dangling under vehicle, electrical repairs complete, however consumer did not specify what kind of repairs. 3 tires failed, 2 experienced tread separation, one tire general replaced, no size or dot number. Recall 01v046 regarding valve stems, consumer paid for replacement of valve stems, due to they had rotted.