2000 Ford F Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F Series years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford F Series. That ranks 3rd out of 14 F Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (10 complaints, 24%), typically at around 90,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 5 fires, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 41owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Ford F Series 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 | 10 | 24% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 17% | 50,837 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 15% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 10% | 92,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 10% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 10% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 7% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 7% | 141,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% | 61,880 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 138,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 69,800 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 225,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | 61,615 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Ford F Series recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure
Problem: Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. 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 southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
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.
- Tire valve stem (RQ02002) — opened Jan 14, 2002, closed Aug 19, 2002, led to recall 01V046000.
- Pulls under hard braking (SQ00002) — opened May 4, 2000, closed Jan 22, 2001.
- Front center lap belt anchorage (PE00003) — opened Jan 13, 2000, closed Apr 20, 2000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Regarding NHTSA Recall Number 05V017000; * Component: Speed control deactivation switch. Available for inspection. * Safety Risk: Spontaneous fire occurred on 07/20/2026 at apx 1am destroying the vehicle, damaging two other vehicles, and nearly burning down our home. *Problem Reproduced: Unknown *…
I was driving down the road and the gas tank fell off and was dragging on the road. The straps were corroded. I have one of the straps.
The exhaust manifold studs rot out break off and the gaskets start leaking. I know this is a common problem with the 4.6 and the 5.4 triton engine as there are about 8 of them in my work parking lot that have done the same thing. I owned a 1999 e150 that did the same thing and the exhaust smells in…
On march 30, 2014, at approximately 3:00 p.m. (pst) my 2000 ford f-150 unexpectedly caught on fire. The truck was stationary in my driveway when suddenly black smoke and fire could be seen coming out of the driver side wheel well. The fire engulfed the driver side of the engine compartment melting…
I have a complaint as ford with there shifters i have also seen it on some older and newer models is the two bolts on the bracket on the end of the shifter rod on the steering column come loose and or missing bolt and there for have shifting problems as i did one morning with my 2000 f 150 went to…
Other Ford F Series years
← 1999 F Series · 2001 F Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 F Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 F Series | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 F Series | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 F Series | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 F Series | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 F Series | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 F Series | 34 | 1 |
| 2001 F Series | 44 | 1 |
| 2000 | 41 | 1 |
| 1999 F Series | 36 | 0 |
| 1998 F Series | 20 | 0 |
| 1997 F Series | 47 | 0 |
| 1996 F Series | 16 | 0 |
| 1995 F Series | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford F Series?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, steering, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Ford F Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Ford F Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F Series model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.