2000 Ford F-250 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-250 SD years
- More complaints than other years 13th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 233 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford F-250 SD. That ranks 13th out of 32 F-250 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (69 complaints, 30%), typically at around 99,450 miles. Complaints mention 15 crashes, 25 fires, 17 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
- 233owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 15complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Ford F-250 SD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 69 | 30% | 99,450 | “spark plug” (36%) | $720 |
| Tires | 40 | 17% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 24 | 10% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 23 | 10% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 21 | 9% | 52,340 | — | — |
| Suspension | 16 | 7% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 6% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 3% | 95,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 3% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 3% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 3% | 61,024 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 2% | 184,600 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 2% | 202,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 3 | 1% | 78,250 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | 165,108 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 76,500 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | 195,215 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | 233,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Ford F-250 SD recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Fix: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine stalling (EA06012) — opened Jun 22, 2006, closed Dec 7, 2007, led to recall 07V553000.
- Engine stalling (PE06011) — opened Feb 27, 2006, closed Jun 23, 2006.
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
- Engine compartment fires (EA05005) — opened Mar 22, 2005, closed Aug 2, 2006, led to recall 05V388000.
- Sector shaft fractures (EA01009) — opened Mar 2, 2001, closed Aug 19, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-250 super duty. While driving 40 mph, the contact heard an abnormal thumping noise and noticed that the fuel tank had detached and was dragging on the road. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The fire and police departments were on the scene. The local…
Ford and "takata recall" the safety belts in the back outside as well as the middle seat belt does not lock at all, the muffler on the bottom back underneath the car is hanging enouph to strap it to car. The front bumper is cracked and held together by plastic tywraps. The light in the dash light…
The tow hooks on the front bumper of a 2000 ford f250 super duty pierced the door panel of a passenger sedan during a t-bone impact at a stoplight, causing massive puncture wounds to the driver of the sedan, which resulted in her death.
I just recently bought this car last month. It was advertised with 97,000 miles. I was shown a carfax that showed 97,000 miles. Just found out the cluster was swapped out before i purchased the vehicle. The actual mileage with the dmv is about 382,000 miles. I need to take legal action.
Vehicle caught fire while we were away at a meeting. Vehicle was started, moved out of the way of another car and then shut off and locked. Also burned down family weekend cabin. After research, found open recall that can cause this exact issue. Ford recall for texas instruments speed/cruise…
Other Ford F-250 SD years
← 1999 F-250 SD · 2001 F-250 SD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-250 SD | 9 | 6 |
| 2025 F-250 SD | 17 | 7 |
| 2024 F-250 SD | 40 | 4 |
| 2023 F-250 SD | 43 | 16 |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 126 | 17 |
| 2021 F-250 SD | 166 | 12 |
| 2020 F-250 SD | 266 | 14 |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 1,165 | 11 |
| 2018 F-250 SD | 398 | 9 |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 1,155 | 14 |
| 2016 F-250 SD | 290 | 3 |
| 2015 F-250 SD | 296 | 2 |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 26 | 0 |
| 2013 F-250 SD | 21 | 0 |
| 2012 F-250 SD | 57 | 0 |
| 2011 F-250 SD | 122 | 0 |
| 2010 F-250 SD | 32 | 0 |
| 2009 F-250 SD | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 F-250 SD | 141 | 0 |
| 2007 F-250 SD | 54 | 1 |
| 2006 F-250 SD | 274 | 1 |
| 2005 F-250 SD | 295 | 3 |
| 2004 F-250 SD | 254 | 2 |
| 2003 F-250 SD | 178 | 4 |
| 2002 F-250 SD | 245 | 3 |
| 2001 F-250 SD | 288 | 2 |
| 2000 | 233 | 2 |
| 1999 F-250 SD | 249 | 2 |
| 1998 F-250 SD | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 F-250 SD | 39 | 2 |
| 1996 F-250 SD | 11 | 1 |
| 1995 F-250 SD | 9 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford F-250 SD?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 69 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Ford F-250 SD?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Ford F-250 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-250 SD model years, the 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.