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jdeereg

08-12-2002 14:14:38

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I own a 2000 F250 Super Duty Powerstroke 4X4 6 speed which has @45,000 miles on it. While going to a pull two weeks ago, the clutch went out of it. I pushed it in to downshift and the petal stayed on the floor. Luckly, I was with another group of pullers and was able to get my tractor to the pull and get my truck home. The mechanic told me that it was a spring that pushed the cluch back from the flywheel that was broke and that mine was about the fifth one this year that he had repaired. He went on to say that the cost of the repair would be @ $1800. I called the dealership to see if it would still be covered, and the service manager told me no. I then called Ford to ask them and they told me that they would record my complaint, but they would not cover the repairs.

My question is, has anyone else had this problem? I have not abused the truck in any way and was under the impression that it was a heavy duty truck that I could rely on to haul my tractor, but with only 45,000 miles, I guess not. Even though the bumper to bumper is out on the truck, I think that Ford should stand behind their products better.
I welcome your opinions. Thanks in advance.

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ford guy

08-13-2002 17:25:55

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Re: I know this in not about pulling tractors, but... in reply to jdeereg, 08-12-2002 14:14:38

Has the cam sensor gone out yet?
If not, then be prepared the engine will not run when it goes.

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JDGnut

08-15-2002 12:34:23

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Re: Re: I know this in not about pulling tractors, but... in reply to ford guy, 08-13-2002 17:25:55

Check the aftermarket, for a better.. upgraded clutch.. I know there are better brands of clutches out there.. If the stock clutch failed, check to see if the replacement is going to be the same clutch.. no need in putting in the same clutch with the chance of this happening again.. also depends on how long you plan on keeping the truck..
Here is a link to SouthBend Clutch.. I have no Idea on the prices.. and I have had no exprience with them on the Ford Clutch, but lots with the clutch in the Dodge's.. Good people.. Good Luck
JDGnut

SouthBend

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Greg H

08-13-2002 10:05:37

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Re: I know this in not about pulling tractors, but... in reply to jdeereg, 08-12-2002 14:14:38

It happens to everybody at some point. A friend of mine with his 96 dodge is on his 3rd clutch. My father-in-law, and brother-in-law have both droped transmissions in their 1999 powerstrokes. However, my 1976 f250 high boy 4x4 with the 360 and granny 4 speed, is still hanging in there by the hardest. It may go sloooow, but it goes. those new trucks, you just cant trust them. If you pull much weight, with a powerful engine count on clutch wear. Later, Greg H.

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IMO: Truck brand wars belong somewhere else.

08-13-2002 09:26:42

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Re: I know this in not about pulling tractors, but... in reply to jdeereg, 08-12-2002 14:14:38

This board is reserved for tractor color wars only.

There are plenty of "truck" boards for this kind of crap. What again, does this have to do with tractor pulling? There is a truck board right here on ytmag.com if you want to b*tch about your truck (dealer).

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jdeereg

08-14-2002 15:23:45

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Re: Re: I know this in not about pulling tractors, but... in reply to IMO: Truck brand wars belong somewhere else., 08-13-2002 09:26:42

Sorry to get your drawers in a twist. I just thought that other pullers might have the same problem and wanted to find out about it. Not many people drive their tractors to every pull.
Sorry to inconvience you by having to read my message.

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kjm

08-13-2002 08:28:12

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Re: I know this in not about pulling tractors, but... in reply to jdeereg, 08-12-2002 14:14:38

Get another bid on the clutch job, call the dealer ship genaral manager for a sit down talk be very nice and don`t punch him out and he mite work you a deal. Even if they won`t fix it for free mabe they will go the labor and you only get to buy the parts. But be nice Ford probly won`t help them out at all. Rember is Ford`s truck not the dealer`s. No I drive a Toyota and it pulls my 20 ft trailer and D-17 just fine and gets 15 mph doing it.

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jdeereg

08-13-2002 04:36:15

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Re: I know this in not about pulling tractors, but... in reply to jdeereg, 08-12-2002 14:14:38

The $1800 is for a clutch, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, and flywheel. When the spring goes out, it ruins all of it.
I agree, I should have bought a Dodge or a Chevy

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08-13-2002 10:19:39

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Re: Re: I know this in not about pulling tractors, but... in reply to jdeereg, 08-13-2002 04:36:15

The clutch is expensive but that's a bit high. And, by the way, no matter what brand you buy, you're going to have trouble sooner or later. Just get the one you like and expect it. We're trying to use a 7000lb. pickup to do what was left to 10000 trucks only a few years ago.

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Bill Pries

08-13-2002 12:40:44

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Re: Re: Re: I know this in not about pulling tractors, but... in reply to lc, 08-13-2002 10:19:39

I know a guy who has a repair shop. He had to put a flywheel on a powerstroke for a customer. The flywheel cost around $1000.

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farmall man

08-12-2002 18:49:41

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Re: I know this in not about pulling tractors, but... in reply to jdeereg, 08-12-2002 14:14:38

My dad had always bought fords since he started driving and a couple of years ago he has switched to chevy's and he like's them a lot better. The are the heavy duty truck. He now has a 3500 dually and it pulls the tractors well but on the short trips we still use the 1976 f-750 flatbed with and allison auto and 361 v-8.

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Wrenchbender

08-12-2002 15:52:05

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Re: I know this in not about pulling tractors, but... in reply to jdeereg, 08-12-2002 14:14:38

What was it that made the repair $1800? A return spring for a clutch surely wouldn't be that expensive. Are you telling us the whole story? WB.

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Should have bought a DODGE !!!

08-12-2002 14:22:48

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Re: I know this in not about pulling tractors, but... in reply to jdeereg, 08-12-2002 14:14:38

Sorry, couldn't resist but I'm partial to Dodges..... ....

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Rich

08-12-2002 20:09:55

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Re: Re: I know this in not about pulling tractors, but... in reply to Should have bought a DODGE !!!, 08-12-2002 14:22:48

Personally, I previously owned Fords until I wisened up and bought a Dodge. If you really want problems, buy a "Chebie" full of margarita holders.

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Darren

08-12-2002 20:16:45

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Re: Re: Re: I know this in not about pulling tractors, but... in reply to Rich, 08-12-2002 20:09:55

Lots of people buy Dodges for their awesome Cummins power and 4x4...until the tranny drops out and they realize a 1/2 ton Chevy or Ford doesn't squat as much when hooked to a trailer as the new 3500 Ram (speaking from experience). Dodge is good till you need to use it as a real truck.

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Dodge fan

08-14-2002 18:52:04

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Re: Re: Re: Re: I know this in not about pulling tractors, but... in reply to Darren, 08-12-2002 20:16:45

We have a 98 Dodge 2500 with the Cummins and we pull the snot out of it all the time and have not had 1 single problem. It has 115,000 miles on it now, probably 50% pulling fully loaded.

We pull cattle trailer around 16,000 pounds and haul hay pulling around 18,000 pounds.

We use our Dodge as a REAL truck and it holds up way better than my Father-in-law's stupid chevy in the shop every 2 weeks!!!

Dad's Ford isn't worth a **** either when it comes to pulling, stinking 5.4 only makes 8mpg pulling and 12mpg empty. Cummins makes 20 empty and 16 pulling.

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Andy

08-12-2002 19:13:55

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Re: Re: I know this in not about pulling tractors, but... in reply to Should have bought a DODGE !!!, 08-12-2002 14:22:48

It must be the presure plate, the springs on the fingures must have broken, must be 10000.00 in labor. I like the DODGE myself. my 2 cents worth.

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