2000 Ford Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 8, 2018 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Pickup years
Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford Pickup. That ranks 4th out of 4 Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 17%), typically at around 12,100 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. 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 Pickup problems

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

Electrical System1 · ~12,100 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~190,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~60,000 mi
Steering1
Suspension1
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System117%12,100——
Service Brakes117%190,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic117%60,000——
Steering117%———
Suspension117%———
Tires117%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 2 complaints
2000: 2200022001: 1200112005: 1200512007: 1200712018: 120181

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Ford Pickup recalls (0)

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

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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.

Ny crash w/ 20 dead. My 2000 ford pickup had 2 brake line failures so far. Inspection shows 1 more soon. Last 3-4 inches of brake line coming out of chassis not protected by a harness and extremely corroded. Me lucky failures were in driveway. Fwd to ny police.

Service Brakes · received Oct 8, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11138958

Tl* - the contact owns a 2000 ford pickup lgt, which he purchased on 11/20/2006. On 11/23/2006 the contact found his vehicle which was parked had caught on fire. The contact has been notified by ford consumer affairs that they could not b tell what started the fire ,and that they were not going to…

Electrical System · received Jan 23, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10179506

Brakes, abs system is terrible, i have never owned a worse vech. Brakes pulsate, brought in to have fixed, still did not work, replaced all brakes, still pulsate and you keep going, got worse even on dry roads and was told abs has a problem and ford has not recalled yet. They pulled the abs fuse…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Dec 2, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10144234

The right rear leaf spring mounting was mounted incorrectly by the manufacturet. The mount measures farther back on the passenger side than the drivers side, thus cocking the rear axle to the right causing the truck to ride crooked down the road. Currently the truck is sceduled for service on…

Suspension · received Feb 11, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 740731

When brakes are applied ,you cannot turn steering wheel. This happens at low speeds and or sitting still.it is areal problem when trying to move on a incline and use brakes to hold truck while trying to turn steering wheel.

Steering · received Nov 27, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 736948

Other Ford Pickup years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
200060
1999 Pickup110
1998 Pickup70
1997 Pickup150

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Ford Pickup?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Ford Pickup a good year?

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