2000 Ford F-450 SD: problems, recalls and reliability
7 recalls and 43 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is tires (44% of complaints); the 2001 and 2002 model years look more trouble-free.
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 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-450 sd. The contact stated that the frame was cracked on both sides of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for repair. The frame was welded on three different occasions however, the remedy did not repair the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle would need a new frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 103,000 and the current mileage was 130,000...updated 10/30/13 *bf updated 10/31/2013 *js”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f450. He noticed smoke coming from under the hood after he cranked the engine. He then shut the vehicle off, opened the hood and saw flames. There is a recall for the vehicle speed control (NHTSA campaign id#06v286000) however, the dealer stated that his VIN was not included as part of the recall. The current and failure mileages were 200,000. Updated 02/01/08 *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2007
“Tl* - the contact was having continuous failures with 2000 ford f450 truck. The fuel tank corroded, causing it to clog the fuel injection system. The contact called ford ,and was told to contact NHTSA. The mechanic told him that there have been several ford fuel tanks having the same failure. The original fuel tank was in the vehicle for 6 years, the first replacement of fuel tank lasted eight months. The vehicle was currently being repaired.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2006
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“Dt*: the contact stated there is not enough clearance on the hub pilot rear wheels to be able to remove the wheels. In 2004 an independent repair shop used a cutting torch to remove the wheels in pieces. At that time the repair shop applied two new rear wheels and remounted the tires. Now the same thing is happening with the replacement wheels. Additionally the horn blows on its own. An independent mechanic replaced the horn relay. Shortly after the replacement the horn sounded again on its own. This is more likely to happen in damp/ humid weather conditions. The dealership was made aware of the problems.”Owner report · Wheels · Aug 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle lost power while driving under normal conditions. The contact, a mechanic for fleet, determined the fuel tank lining was coming apart and getting into the fuel system. The fuel tank needed to be replaced. The fleet has two other vehicles with the same problem. *ak updated 02/02/07. *jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Diesel · Jan 2006
“Problems with fuel system on 2000 f 450.*mr while driving the vehicle would stall and sputter. The consumer replaced the fuel filter and found it to be restricted. The next day the stalling resurfaced and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer determined that he inner coating of the fuel tank was coming apart. The dealer suggested the consumer have the fuel tank, sending unit and fuel filter replaced and the injectors cleaned. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but they were not willing to provide any assistance. *nm”Owner report · Fuel System, Diesel · Jul 2004
“This is my third firestone tire on the same vehicle. *on 2-11-04 @est.1500 hrs in baker ca. Mileage 9,950 miles. *left front tire tread started to come off of firestone tire casing. It is really sad that firestone isn't held accountable for putting out such bad tires. Firestone per norma y. Gray my tire failures are all my fault. No one but firestone can keep the right pressure or not damage the tire causing it to come apart. I' m beginning to think this is a waste of time. *jb”Owner report · Tires · Feb 2004
“I have a 2000 ford f-450 with 19.5" general tires. I had a flat tire whereby the valve stem blew out. I had to replace the valve stems in all tires because, according to the tire shop where they were replaced,they were the wrong valve stems. The stems were not for high pressure tires but rather regular automobile tires. Ford had a recall but only checked to see if they were leaking. They shouild have replaced them with the proper valves.*ak”Owner report · Tires · Jul 2003
“Transmission failure of 4r100 ford transmission that has been serviced by ford since 2000 (when bought) and no mention of a factory overheating problem that an upgraded cooler (per tsb) would have avoided.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2003
“Valve stems are braking off at tire rim, causing tire to go flat. Ford has been contacted. *ak ford has issued a recall #01v046 but only inspected vehicle for leaks. The valve stems need replacing. Other valve stems are made from steel. These are made of rubber which can break off with a load. *jg”Owner report · Tires · Aug 2002
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 7 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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH COMMERCIAL TRUCK TIRES THAT HAVE STEEL CORDS IN THE TIRE SIDEWALL. THE VALVE STEMS MAY HAVE BEEN TORN OR DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD LEAK CAUSING SIDEWALL DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VALVE STEMS FOR LEAKAGE, AND WILL REPLACE BOTH THE VALVE STEM AND THE TIRE IF LEAKAGE IS PRESENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 28, 2001. 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.
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.
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
Remedy: ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT AT THE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY PLANTS: ATLANTA PLANT FROM 2/11/00 THROUGH 7/31/00; CHICAGO PLANT FROM 2/14/00 THROUGH 8/4/00; KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 2/26/00 TO 9/4/00; KENTUCKY TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/18/00 TO 8/31/00; MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/23/00 THROUGH 8/3/00; NORFOLK PLANT FROM 2/21/00 THROUGH 7/27/00; WAYNE STAMPING AND ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 2/25/00 THROUGH 8/15/00; AND WIXOM PLANT FROM 2/15/00 THROUGH 8/8/00.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. 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 1-866-436-7332.
How other years compare
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Is the 2000 Ford F-450 SD reliable?
NHTSA has 43 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 Ford F-450 SD. The most complained-about area is tires (44% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Ford F-450 SD problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 61,135 miles or less.
Does the 2000 Ford F-450 SD have open recalls?
7 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.