Ford F-450 owners have reported 97 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (29 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's clutch (25 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Less than 4000 miles- first transmission failed while pulling a large trailer- Ford replaced the transmission and the new transmission, only 200 miles later did the same thing when pulling a trailer, up hill. Read details...
My wife put our truck in gear and it took off with her. Luckily I had just moved from the back of the vehicle. The clutch did not release the transmission. I had to reach in and shut truck off. Read details...
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The clutch assembly got stuck due to a defective clutch plate, causing vehicle to stall which could cause a crash. Please provide further information. Read details...
6 speed manual transmission replaced under waranty at 29,600 miles the first time. Failed, and would cost more to rebuild so it was replaced again at 88,260 miles at my exspense totalling $3,632. 00. Ford would not make any after warranty assitance. Have heard this transmission is weak. Read details...