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2000 Ford F-Super Duty problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 78 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 3.6 times the median F-Super Duty year — the 2000 model ranks #2 of 20 F-Super Duty years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across engine (19), tires & wheels (17), and steering (12), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

78

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

4

Investigations

7

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

7

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other F-Super Duty years?

F-Super Duty NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted115 complaints1981: 1 complaints1987: 1 complaints1989: 2 complaints1990: 1 complaints1991: 1 complaints1992: 10 complaints1993: 4 complaints1994: 27 complaints1995: 13 complaints1996: 12 complaints1997: 28 complaints1998: 20 complaints1999: 115 complaints2000: 78 complaints2001: 38 complaints2002: 50 complaints2003: 33 complaints2004: 23 complaints2005: 49 complaints2008: 46 complaints
F-Super Duty 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-Super Duty problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1924%
Tires & Wheels1722%
Brakes1215%
Steering1215%
Transmission79%
Suspension56%
Fuel System23%
Seat Belts11%
Lighting11%
Airbags11%
Speed Control11%

Does the 2000 Ford F-Super Duty have recalls?

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

00V254000LightingSeptember 6, 2000 · 12,850 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MIS-ROUTED WIRE HARNESS THAT ATTACHES TO THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH. THE WIRE COULD RUB ON THE STEERING COLUMN, RESULTING IN A SHORT CIRCUIT AND A BLOWN FUSE, CAUSING A LOSS OF STOP LAMP FUNCTION.

Consequence

THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE WIRE HARNESS TO THE BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 25, 2000. 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 FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

00V170000BrakesJune 19, 2000 · 8,100 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: F-SUPER DUTY STRIPPED MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BECAUSE THEY MAY HAVE A MISSING OR PARTIALLY INSTALLED BRAKE PEDAL TO MASTER CYLINDER PUSHROD RETAINING CLIP.

Consequence

IF THE CLIP IS MISSING OR FALLS OUT, THE PUSHROD COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL, RESULTING IN THE OPERATOR BEING UNABLE TO APPLY THE BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RETAINING CLIP INSTALLATION. MISSING OR PARTIALLY INSTALLED CLIPS WILL BE PROPERLY INSTALLED. IN ADDITION, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT VEHICLES FOR LOWER THAN INTENDED WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE; INCOMPLETE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE INSTALLATION; STEERING COLUMN SHIFT LEVER BRACKET BOLT TORQUE LOWER THAN INTENDED; STEERING GEAR BRACKET FASTENER TORQUE LOWER THAN INTENDED; AND LOWER STEERING COLUMN YOKE BOLT TORQUE LOWER THAN INTENDED.

99V265000Speed ControlSeptember 20, 1999 · 10,537 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPER DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L MANUAL TRANSMISSION POWERTRAINS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CORE WIRE CAN WEAR THE CABLE CONDUIT END FITTING DUE TO A FIFTEEN DEGREE ANGLE IT MAKES WITH THE CONDUIT AT THE THROTTLE BODY END. THIS COULD ALSO LEAD TO WEAR OR SEPARATION OF STRANDS OF THE CORE WIRE, WHICH COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.

Consequence

A "STUCK" THROTTLE COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND THROTTLE BODY.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“MY VEHICLE HAS BLOWN OUT A SPARK PLUG ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE ON THE FREEWAY ALMOST CAUSING A ACCIDENT ON BOTH INCIDENTS. I KNOW THAT THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM DO TO WHAT I HAVE FOUND ON-LINE. THERE IS EVEN A COMPANY THAT MAKES A REPAIR KIT AND IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEONE IS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · September 13, 2005

“TRAVELLING ALONG ALCAN HIGHWAY IN REMOTE CANADA. WE HAD TREAD SEPERATION BLOWOUT ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT THAT DAMAGED THE F350 DUALLY. TIRE SIZE WAS 285/75/16 WITH AROUND 20,000 MILES ON THEM. TIRE WAS UNUSABLE AND REPLACED WITH SPARE. SCRAPPED THE RIM AS WELL DUE TO DAMAGE WHEN ARRIVING IN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · August 7, 2016 · crash

“INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS 0-15 MPH AND WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT A FENCE POST ON AUGUST 18, 2000. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY THE DEALERSHIP PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. DEALER STATED THAT FORD CONSIDERED THIS A NORMAL CONDITION, BUT HAS AGREED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · April 4, 2000

“Hood flew up and Brakes locked up when I tried to stop causing me to slide sideways unable to control it and flipped four times and the air bags never came out and truck was totaled.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 7, 2025 · crash

“THE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING FAILED AND NOW HAS CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTOR TO BE REBUILT. CALLED FORD AND THEY SAID SINCE NOT AT FORD REPAIR CENTER WILL NOT LOOK INTO COMPENSATION OF A TRANSMISSION WITH THE KNOW PRODUCTION FLAW. IT IS ALLOVER THE INTERNED, CENTER SUPPORT BEARING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · December 18, 2004

2000 Ford F-Super Duty — common questions

Is the 2000 Ford F-Super Duty reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 78 complaints put the 2000 model at #2 of 20 F-Super Duty years. It is one of the F-Super Duty years to avoid.

What are the most common 2000 F-Super Duty problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (19 complaints), tires & wheels (17 complaints), steering (12 complaints).

Does the 2000 Ford F-Super Duty have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 Ford F-Super Duty. 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-Super Duty under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 4 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Ford F-Super Duty years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the F-Super Duty years to avoid are 1999, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2008, 2001, 2003. The cleanest record among F-Super Duty years belongs to 1991.

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.