2000 Ford F-150 Steering Problems
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2000 Ford F-150, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 60,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “tie rod” (51% of reports).
- 68steering complaints
- 60,000median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 11%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Tie rod: mentioned in 35 of 68 complaints (51%)
- Ball joints: mentioned in 5 of 68 complaints (7%)
- Lost control: mentioned in 5 of 68 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 43 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 68 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury.
Ford F-150 steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-150 | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2025 F-150 | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2024 F-150 | 4 | 2% | 9,250 |
| 2023 F-150 | 17 | 4% | 108,050 |
| 2022 F-150 | 9 | 2% | 10,100 |
| 2021 F-150 | 42 | 4% | 64,500 |
| 2020 F-150 | 10 | 1% | 54,279 |
| 2019 F-150 | 22 | 2% | 11,800 |
| 2018 F-150 | 83 | 4% | 16,075 |
| 2017 F-150 | 59 | 4% | 30,500 |
| 2016 F-150 | 64 | 3% | 48,500 |
| 2015 F-150 | 84 | 5% | 38,200 |
| 2014 F-150 | 159 | 10% | 70,000 |
| 2013 F-150 | 216 | 7% | 74,500 |
| 2012 F-150 | 204 | 11% | 72,000 |
| 2011 F-150 | 419 | 19% | 76,000 |
| 2010 F-150 | 48 | 6% | 60,500 |
| 2009 F-150 | 29 | 9% | 57,500 |
| 2008 F-150 | 53 | 14% | 63,184 |
| 2007 F-150 | 29 | 6% | 69,250 |
| 2006 F-150 | 55 | 9% | 60,000 |
| 2005 F-150 | 34 | 3% | 80,000 |
| 2004 F-150 | 75 | 4% | 41,000 |
| 2003 F-150 | 15 | 4% | 46,610 |
| 2002 F-150 | 25 | 3% | 82,759 |
| 2001 F-150 | 33 | 3% | 75,000 |
| 2000 F-150 | 68 | 6% | 60,000 |
| 1999 F-150 | 50 | 5% | 61,000 |
| 1998 F-150 | 96 | 7% | 84,926 |
| 1997 F-150 | 202 | 7% | 111,000 |
| 1996 F-150 | 20 | 6% | 122,848 |
| 1995 F-150 | 25 | 4% | 37,385 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2000 Ford F-150. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel started to wobble. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the tie rod became detached without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer…
2000 ford f-150. Consumer states wheel rims started to rust out in one year *tgw the consumer also stated the bumper rusted out in one year, and the abs light illuminated. The brakes were inspected several times, but no problem was found. The high beams would not come on, the plastic on the outside…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Ford F-150s have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 68 owner complaints about steering for the 2000 Ford F-150 (6% of the 1,075 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Ford F-150 steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 60,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2000 Ford F-150?
The most frequent phrase is “tie rod”, in 35 of 68 complaints, followed by “ball joints” (5).
Other 2000 Ford F-150 problems
See all 2000 Ford F-150 problems or steering problems across all F-150 years.