2000 Ford F53 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 3, 2007 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other F53 years
Not enough data 18th of 27 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford F53. That ranks 18th out of 27 F53 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Ford F53 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~3,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~3,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling150%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic150%3,000——
Vehicle Speed Control150%3,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 1 complaints
2001: 1200112004: 120041

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Ford F53 recalls (1)

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Vehicle speed controlAug 3, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V336000 · 3,600,000 vehicles

Problem: On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.

Risk: This could result in an underhood fire.

Fix: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The factory throttle is too long, and has 6 quarter inch nuts around the cable which is located behind the gas pedal. When the 6 inch nut jams/sticks the throttle stays wide open. When this occurs the motor home continuous to accelerate until it is turned off. Also, left rear rotor cracked, causing…

Vehicle Speed Control · received May 14, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10073642

Incorrect oil dip sticks,allowing vehicle to consume too much oil, which could eventually result in engine failure. *ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Feb 23, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 881311

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford F53?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Ford F53?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2000 Ford F53 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F53 model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.