2000 Ford Ford Truck problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
One of the years to avoid
With 30 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 15.0 times the median Ford Truck year — the 2000 model ranks #4 of 37 Ford Truck years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.
Tires & Wheels leads the complaint categories with 10 reports (33% of the total).
30
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
3
Crash-involved
2
Fires reported
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2000 compare to other Ford Truck years?
What are the most common 2000 Ford Ford Truck problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires & Wheels | 10 | 33% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 6 | 20% | ▼ down |
| Airbags | 3 | 10% | — flat |
| Transmission | 3 | 10% | ▲ up |
| Lighting | 2 | 7% | ▲ up |
| Electrical System | 2 | 7% | — flat |
| Latches & Locks | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — flat |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Fuel System | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“WE WERE DRIVING THE RV IN EASTERN COLORADO ON HOT PAVEMENT. IT WAS ABOUT 93 F. SUDDENLY THE TIRE LOST ALL OF ITS TREAD AND DAMAGED THE BACK OF THE RV. LUCKY FOR US WE HAD DUAL WHEELS OR WE HAD DUAL WHEELS OR WE WOULD HAVE HAD A CRASH. THE TIRE WAS ORIGINAL AND ONLY HAD ABOUT 6200 MILES ON IT.( DOT…”
“I WAS DRIVING OUR FORD EXPEDITION AND I STOPPED AT A LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND I HEARD A POP FROM THE ENGINE. THE TRUCK IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO RIDE VERY ROUGHLY, AND WE SMELLED GAS AS WE PULL THE TRUCK TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.”
“2000 FORD TRUCK EXCURSION; WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, AN DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS CRASH. DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK”
“THE OUTSIDE RIGHT REAR TIRE ON A DOUBLE REAR AXLE FAILED WHILE TRANSPORTING A PATIENT. THE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM BOTH THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE SIDEWALL.. *AK (DOT NUMBER: W10P TIRESIZE: NO SPACE!)”
“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”
2000 Ford Ford Truck — common questions
Is the 2000 Ford Ford Truck reliable?
NHTSA data argues against it: 30 complaints put the 2000 model at #4 of 37 Ford Truck years. It is one of the Ford Truck years to avoid.
What are the most common 2000 Ford Truck problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are tires & wheels (10 complaints), engine (6 complaints), transmission (3 complaints).
Does the 2000 Ford Ford Truck have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Ford Ford Truck.
Which Ford Ford Truck years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Ford Truck years to avoid are 2002, 1997, 1999, 2000. The cleanest record among Ford Truck years belongs to 1982.
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.