2000 Ford F-350 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-350 SD years
- More complaints than other years 9th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 157 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford F-350 SD. That ranks 9th out of 32 F-350 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (41 complaints, 26%), typically at around 92,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 7 fires, 7 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
- 157owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Ford F-350 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 | 41 | 26% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 36 | 23% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 19 | 12% | 57,170 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 15 | 10% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 9% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 5% | 100,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 5% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 8 | 5% | 190,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 4% | 68,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 6 | 4% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 4% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | 123,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 147,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 1% | 67,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 171,874 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 43,012 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Ford F-350 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.
Manual transmission keeping hanging up and is hard shifting into gears
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-350 sd. The contact stated that located under the fuel filter, the o-ring and the drain line failed on more than one occasion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than twice and they were not able to replicate and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was taken…
Ford f-350. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle tire inflation pressure problems. *smd the consumer stated the tire was inflated to 55 psi to soften the ride. Later, while hauling tractor the tread on one of the tires peeled off. The consumer put the spare on the truck. The consumer was advised…
As we were returning home from a road trip, we heard a screeching noise coming from the left wheel well area when we made wide sweeping turns and highway curves. We pulled over and, upon inspection, saw our original alloy wheel on our truck was cracked. One of the wheels was dangerously close to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-350 sd. The contact stated while driving various speeds the vehicle stalled although the fuel level was at capacity. The contact took his vehicle to an independent mechanic and the dealer who both stated that having less then 5% bio diesel would cause the failure…
Other Ford F-350 SD years
← 1999 F-350 SD · 2001 F-350 SD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-350 SD | 8 | 5 |
| 2025 F-350 SD | 14 | 6 |
| 2024 F-350 SD | 45 | 3 |
| 2023 F-350 SD | 41 | 15 |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 112 | 17 |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 98 | 14 |
| 2020 F-350 SD | 189 | 15 |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 467 | 11 |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 203 | 9 |
| 2017 F-350 SD | 573 | 13 |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 209 | 3 |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 208 | 3 |
| 2014 F-350 SD | 7 | 4 |
| 2013 F-350 SD | 9 | 9 |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 29 | 9 |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 43 | 7 |
| 2010 F-350 SD | 50 | 6 |
| 2009 F-350 SD | 19 | 4 |
| 2008 F-350 SD | 101 | 0 |
| 2007 F-350 SD | 25 | 1 |
| 2006 F-350 SD | 127 | 1 |
| 2005 F-350 SD | 217 | 3 |
| 2004 F-350 SD | 130 | 2 |
| 2003 F-350 SD | 132 | 4 |
| 2002 F-350 SD | 124 | 3 |
| 2001 F-350 SD | 158 | 2 |
| 2000 | 157 | 2 |
| 1999 F-350 SD | 142 | 2 |
| 1998 F-350 SD | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 F-350 SD | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 F-350 SD | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 F-350 SD | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford F-350 SD?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires, steering problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 41 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Ford F-350 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-350 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-350 SD model years, the 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.