2000 Ford F-350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-350 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 304 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford F-350. That ranks 2nd out of 24 F-350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (114 complaints, 38%), typically at around 58,831 miles. Complaints mention 36 crashes, 9 fires, 41 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
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- 304owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 36complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Ford F-350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires problems | 114 | 38% | 58,831 | “tread separation” (16%) | — |
| Steering | 44 | 14% | 63,424 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 36 | 12% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 28 | 9% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 24 | 8% | 47,750 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 6% | 90,300 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 12 | 4% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 3% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 3% | 182,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 8 | 3% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 2% | 102,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 2% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 1% | 127,379 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | 148,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 148,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 63,424 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 0% | 38,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Ford F-350 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Risk: Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on august 7, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. These vehicles were built at the following assembly plants: atlanta plant from 2/11/00 through 7/31/00; chicago plant from 2/14/00 through 8/4/00; kansas city plant from 2/26/00 to 9/4/00; kentucky truck plant from 2/18/00 to 8/31/00; michigan truck plant from 2/23/00 through 8/3/00; norfolk plant from 2/21/00 through 7/27/00; wayne stamping and assembly plant from 2/25/00 through 8/15/00; and wixom plant from 2/15/00 through 8/8/00.
Risk: Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines and 8 foot boxes, may not fully satisfy the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." in a 30 mph frontal barrier crash test, a fuel tank vapor recovery valve separated internally. During the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a stop plate assembly on the vehicle frame to prevent recovery valve contact with a frame crossmember during the impact sequence.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 8 foot beds, do not fully satisfy the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel tank front strap isolator may not be properly positioned which could result in the strap cutting the tank during a 30 mph front barrier test, resulting in fuel spillage.
Risk: During the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will reposition the front strap isolator.
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
- 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.
- Rapid tire deflation (EA02018) — opened Aug 19, 2002, closed Aug 22, 2003.
- Parking brake failure (RQ00010) — opened Mar 13, 2000, closed Jan 12, 2001, led to recall 98V101000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On [XXX], I rented a Class C motorhome from Cruise America at their Duluth, Georgia branch (Reservation #[XXX]). When I picked up the vehicle, the Cruise America employee pointed to a handwritten note taped over the tire pressure warning light on the dashboard that said: âignore tire sensor.â…
The first and only notification received was the April 5, 2025 email. The 2000 F350 did experience issues of stalling on the road many times. After several thousand dollars of repairs, the camshaft position sensor was replaced by a commercial diesel mechanic. No warnings of any kind were displayed…
On 7/2/24, I went to Robinson Brothers Ford in Baton Rouge, LA to address an unrepaired Recall item on a 1994 F350. The service advisor refused to perform the recall work. They stated that the vehicle was too old. This recall is concerning an issue with a switch that can leak break fluid and cause…
I scan the truck misfire keep popping up I change four coil packs and all new sparkplugs and the same thing 4cyl misfire again and its paper sucking up thru tail pipe
I had purchesed a set of Dick Cepek Extreme Country LT315/75/R16. The tires have 9/32nd left with approximately 15,000 miles. While driving on the highway the sidewall of the tire peeled off in one strip causing the tire to no longer hold its shape and blow out. Had it been a steer tire the…
Other Ford F-350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 F-350 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 F-350 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 F-350 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 F-350 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 F-350 | 91 | 0 |
| 2013 F-350 | 76 | 1 |
| 2012 F-350 | 149 | 4 |
| 2011 F-350 | 136 | 4 |
| 2010 F-350 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 F-350 | 28 | 2 |
| 2008 F-350 | 131 | 8 |
| 2007 F-350 | 36 | 3 |
| 2006 F-350 | 145 | 3 |
| 2005 F-350 | 114 | 3 |
| 2004 F-350 | 159 | 2 |
| 2003 F-350 | 90 | 2 |
| 2002 F-350 | 116 | 2 |
| 2001 F-350 | 160 | 5 |
| 2000 | 304 | 4 |
| 1999 F-350 | 413 | 12 |
| 1998 F-350 | 12 | 1 |
| 1997 F-350 | 155 | 3 |
| 1996 F-350 | 130 | 3 |
| 1995 F-350 | 134 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford F-350?
Owners most often report tires, steering, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 114 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Ford F-350?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Ford F-350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-350 model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.