2000 Ford Ford Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 10, 2011 · 25 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Ford Truck years
About as many complaints as other years 4th of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford Ford Truck. That ranks 4th out of 9 Ford Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (7 complaints, 28%). Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2000 Ford Ford Truck problems

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

Tires7
Engine and Engine Cooling6 · ~59,183 mi
Air Bags3 · ~25,200 mi
Power Train3 · ~79,948 mi
Electrical System2
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Interior Lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages1 · ~69,000 mi
Steering1 · ~114,895 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires728%———
Engine and Engine Cooling624%59,183——
Air Bags312%25,200——
Power Train312%79,948——
Electrical System28%———
Exterior Lighting14%———
Fuel System, Gasoline14%———
Interior Lighting14%———
Latches/locks/linkages14%69,000——
Steering14%114,895——
Vehicle Speed Control14%73,500——
Wheels14%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 8 complaints
1999: 2199922000: 3200032001: 8200182002: 1200212003: 2200322005: 5200552006: 1200612007: 1200712010: 1201012011: 120111

n = 25 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Ford Ford Truck recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Ford Ford Truck.

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Recent owner reports

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

While driving the excursion at a speed around 35 mph, heard a very load pop noise from under the hood and lost power from the engine and the vehicle rolled to a stop. Had the vehicle towed to my local ford dealership for trouble shooting purpose. They told me the number 7 spark plug blew out from…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jan 10, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10375497

2000 ford windstar sel -the active control light goes on slight bumps or rough on highways-goes off, but recently after the rear axle recall and check of by dealership on oct 4, 2010, our car has on more than three or four times went into the action control mode when the light on dash went on --and…

Steering · received Oct 29, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10362961

Our rv seemed sluggish on going up on hills, then sudden engine failure while going uphill on hwy 77 in wv. Towed to a large aaa repair centre, where they looked into some spark plugs and pulled 5 out, one of which was so badly damaged, flattened with twisted threads, they determined it needs a new…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Dec 29, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10213180

2000 ford excursion light switch to headlight broke. *nm

Exterior Lighting · received Mar 16, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10152903

Clock and radio 'read out-number' just quit working - fail to light up. Mileage read out comes on and off as it pleases, does not work consistently. The radio buttons are starting to not come on when you start the car and do not stay on - 2005.*jb

Interior Lighting · received Oct 20, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10140303

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report tires, engine and engine cooling, air bags problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Ford Ford Truck?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Ford Ford Truck a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ford Truck model years, the 2000 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.