2000 Ford F-250 SD

◆ Worse than typical

2000 Ford F-250 SD
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2000: 233 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1991	1
1992	3
1993	4
1994	2
1995	9
1996	11
1997	39
1998	1
1999	249
2000	233
2001	288
2002	245
2003	178
2004	254
2005	295
2006	274
2007	54
2008	141
2009	23
2010	32
2011	122
2012	57
2013	21
2014	26
2015	22
2016	10
2017	73
2018	15
2019	9
2020	3
2021	0
2022	3
2023	43
2024	34
2025	15
2026	7

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 28 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

TIRES 9%

9% of complaints: tires — 21 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 18 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

TIRES 5%

5% of complaints: tires — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160601

DRIVING DOWN THE I-10 IN TEXAS AND THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE BLEW UP AND CAUSED A ROLL-OVER. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030520

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING SOUTH OF KANSAS CITY ON MO HIGHWAY 71. SHE WAS PASSING A CAR ON THE LEFT LANE OF A DIVIDED HIGHWAY AND THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE "EXPLODED, IMMEDIATELY PULLING HER OFF THE ROAD DOWN A 3-4 FT. EMBANKMENT INTO THE MEDIAN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030430

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2000 — complaint volume: 233

I 20010302 — EA (closed 20030819)

SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES

I 20050322 — EA (closed 20060802)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

I 20060227 — PE (closed 20060623)

ENGINE STALLING

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

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 S

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.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20060622 — EA (closed 20071207)

ENGINE STALLING

R 20071229 — engine and engine cooling

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.

Campaign 07V553000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080207 — wheels

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

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.

Campaign 07E106000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091027 — vehicle speed control

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

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 CO

Campaign 09V399000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Ford F-250 SD — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (28 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for tires issues (21 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (18 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 07V553000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Verify recall 07E106000 (wheels) has been completed.
Verify recall 09V399000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2024 ▲ 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2001 ■ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Ford F-250 SD reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Ford F-250 SD is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford F-250 SD?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Ford F-250 SD have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.