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2000 Ford F-350 Sd problems

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One of the years to avoid

With 188 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 6.2 times the median F-350 Sd year — the 2000 model ranks #3 of 34 F-350 Sd years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Tires & Wheels leads the complaint categories with 47 reports (25% of the total).

188

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

5

Investigations

11

Crash-involved

7

Fires reported

9

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other F-350 Sd years?

F-350 Sd NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted269 complaints1993: 0 complaints1994: 0 complaints1995: 5 complaints1996: 0 complaints1997: 3 complaints1998: 4 complaints1999: 169 complaints2000: 188 complaints2001: 188 complaints2002: 145 complaints2003: 164 complaints2004: 159 complaints2005: 269 complaints2006: 192 complaints2007: 35 complaints2008: 146 complaints2009: 25 complaints2010: 79 complaints2011: 63 complaints2012: 50 complaints2013: 12 complaints2014: 12 complaints2015: 26 complaints2016: 26 complaints2017: 118 complaints2018: 6 complaints2019: 13 complaints2020: 1 complaints2021: 6 complaints2022: 158 complaints2023: 54 complaints2024: 61 complaints2025: 20 complaints2026: 12 complaints
F-350 Sd NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Ford F-350 Sd problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels4725%
Engine4323%
Steering2111%
Brakes169%
Electrical System158%
Fuel System116%
Speed Control84%
Transmission84%
Body & Structure74%
Suspension74%
Other21%
Latches & Locks11%
Visibility & Wipers11%
Seat Belts11%

Does the 2000 Ford F-350 Sd have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09V399000Speed ControlOctober 13, 2009 · 4,500,000 units

Defect

FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence

A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

07E106000Tires & WheelsDecember 17, 2007 · 130,000 units

Defect

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.

Consequence

WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

07V553000EngineDecember 5, 2007 · 1,176,000 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“BLOWOUT WITH TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON LEFT FRONT R4S II LT265/75/R16 STEELTEX RADIAL M/S LOAD RANGE E CAUSING AN ACCIDENT CROSSING MEDIAN OPPOSITE DIRECTION TRAFFIC BARELY MISSING AN ONCOMING 18 WHEELER THROUGH A DITCH/6FT CULVERT THROUGH A FENCE AND INTO FIELD. EXTENSIVE ($8.000+)…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · May 2, 2003 · crash

“OIL PAN ON ALL FORD TRUCKS RUST OUT AT 125;000- 150000 MI. CAUSING ALL OIL TO BE DUMPED ON HIGHWAY THEN THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN THEN THERE IS NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE THIS IS A PROBLEM FORD IS AWARE OF AND WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO FIX THIS IS A 2000.00 REPAIR JOB BY FORD. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 15, 2008 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING HIM TO CRASH INTO SOMEONE'S MAILBOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY LOOSE AND THE BRAKES ALSO FAILED.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · October 24, 2012 · crash

“I EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE BRAKE LINE FAILURE AND LOSS OF BRAKE USE ON MY 2000 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY 4X4 PICKUP. LUCKILY, THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE MY VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY PROCEEDED TO BILL ME…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · September 19, 2005

“WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER SMELLED BURNING WIRES. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK STATE FARM INSURANCE MADE AN INVESTIGATION ON THE VEHICLE AND SAID THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A DESIGN DEFECT IN THE DASH.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 24, 2004 · fire

2000 Ford F-350 Sd — common questions

Is the 2000 Ford F-350 Sd reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 188 complaints put the 2000 model at #3 of 34 F-350 Sd years. It is one of the F-350 Sd years to avoid.

What are the most common 2000 F-350 Sd problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are tires & wheels (47 complaints), engine (43 complaints), steering (21 complaints).

Does the 2000 Ford F-350 Sd have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 Ford F-350 Sd. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2000 Ford F-350 Sd under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 5 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Ford F-350 Sd years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the F-350 Sd years to avoid are 2005, 2006, 2001, 2000, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2022, 2008, 2002, 2017, 2010, 2011, 2024, 2023, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021, 2018, 2020. The cleanest record among F-350 Sd years belongs to 1996.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.