Clutch problems of the 2000 Ford F-450

Two problems related to clutch have been reported for the 2000 Ford F-450. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Clutch problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2001

Clutch came apart. Consumer was not able to push clutch into change gears, took to dealer, and they replaced clutch / flywheel and transmission.

2 Clutch problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2000

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.


Other Power Train related problems of the 2000 Ford F-450



F-450 Service Bulletins
F-450 Safety Recalls
F-450 Defect Investigations