2000 Ford F-250 SD: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 233 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (28% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 233 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-250 super duty. While driving 40 mph, the contact heard an abnormal thumping noise and noticed that the fuel tank had detached and was dragging on the road. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The fire and police departments were on the scene. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 165,000. *bf the rear strap securing the gas tank failed. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Diesel · Jun 2019
“I just recently bought this car last month. It was advertised with 97,000 miles. I was shown a carfax that showed 97,000 miles. Just found out the cluster was swapped out before I purchased the vehicle. The actual mileage with the dmv is about 382,000 miles. I need to take legal action.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Mar 2017
“Vehicle caught fire while we were away at a meeting. Vehicle was started, moved out of the way of another car and then shut off and locked. Also burned down family weekend cabin. After research, found open recall that can cause this exact issue. Ford recall for texas instruments speed/cruise control deactivation switch. The incident took place in colmesneil, tx on 2/18/2017 between 1:50 pm and 3:00 pm. Fire completely destroyed the cabin and the truck. Well pump house was destroyed, as well as an aluminum boat that was parked close by. Very rural area. Volunteer fire dept responded. No investigation of any kind at this point.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Feb 2017
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-250 sd. While driving approximately 55 mph, a loud noise was heard under the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the spark plug thread in the engine head failed and caused the spark plug to separate from the engine. The contact indicated that the failure occurred on three separate occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.”Owner report · Engine · Oct 2016
“The driver side front tire spontaneously blew while driving in normal conditions on the highway, causing the vehicle to roll multiple times. The tire had been regularly maintained and had more than adequate tread.”Owner report · Tires · May 2016
“The tow hooks on the front bumper of a 2000 ford f250 super duty pierced the door panel of a passenger sedan during a t-bone impact at a stoplight, causing massive puncture wounds to the driver of the sedan, which resulted in her death.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2015
“Pulling out of a parking lot and the strap that holds the gas tank broke (rusted through) and the gas tank fell onto the road surface. The tank was almost full at the time of the incident. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2014
“I was just seconds away from getting on the highway when the steering went completely out!! It happened in the following way. After making a left turn, fortunately I looked down and noticed the steering wheel was about 90 degrees off from center. With my mechanical background I knew that this was serious and pulled off the road. I checked the tie rods, suspension, tires looking for anything obvious and didn't find anything. Got back in the truck to test the steering wheel and as I turned the wheel there was a slight resistance then pop and the wheel spun freely. Opened the hood and the shaft was connected to the box spinning freely. I was seconds away from getting on the highway!”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2013
“I recently purchased a used f-250. While trying to park it in a parking lot, I was traveling at about 1 mph. While stopped or barely moving, the steering wheel is impossible to turn. It makes parking extremely difficult while in close proximity to other vehicles, and/or people. This is a potential safety issue, making an accident extremely likely. The truck has the 7.3l power stroke diesel. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2013
“Bought the truck 2000 ford f250 used in 2006 and the seat belt retractor would not retract the belt when not in use. The belt would get caught in the door when it was closed. I would have to open the door to get the seat belt loose so it could be used. This problem makes using the seat belt a major problem each time I get into the truck. I bought a new belt and retractor from ford for about $120 and it worked for about a month and it became the same as the old seat belt. This is a problem on all 2000 model trucks and ford will not correct the problem. This problem causes you not to want to use the seat belt because of how much trouble it is to be used. *tr”Owner report · Seat Belts · Mar 2013
When filing, owners marked a crash in 15 of these complaints and injuries in 16 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
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.
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.
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Is the 2000 Ford F-250 SD reliable?
NHTSA has 233 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 Ford F-250 SD. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (28% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Ford F-250 SD problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 79,575 miles or less.
Does the 2000 Ford F-250 SD have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning vehicle speed control. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.