2000 Ford F-350
This year had more than double the complaints of 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.
- Complaints
- 304
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
- Tires
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
38% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 304 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 52 |
| 1993 | 101 |
| 1994 | 96 |
| 1995 | 134 |
| 1996 | 130 |
| 1997 | 155 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 413 |
| 2000 | 304 |
| 2001 | 160 |
| 2002 | 116 |
| 2003 | 90 |
| 2004 | 159 |
| 2005 | 114 |
| 2006 | 145 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 131 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 136 |
| 2012 | 149 |
| 2013 | 76 |
| 2014 | 91 |
| 2015 | 190 |
| 2016 | 187 |
| 2017 | 480 |
| 2018 | 194 |
| 2019 | 452 |
| 2020 | 182 |
| 2021 | 88 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Tires
38% · 115 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
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Consumer states while driving at 65 MPH and with no warning, the front left tire experienced a blowout and caused damage to the vehicle. Consumer had to pull over. Firestone, lt # P265/75/R16 DOT#- unknown. Dealer had been notified.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-25
I had purchesed a set of Dick Cepek Extreme Country LT315/75/R16. The tires have 9/32nd left with approximately 15,000 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-19
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford F-350 equipped with six bf goodrich commercial t/a all season tires, size: LT235/85/R16 /lre mplus (Na).
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-06
Steering
14% · 44 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and steering wheel/handle bar.
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While driving on highway and slowing down to make a turn, vehicle started making loud noises. Also, steering got hard to turn, and had no brakes. Pulled over and shut vehicle off. Started it back up and everything was fine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-01-27
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control
Service brakes
13% · 41 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the independent facility and the seller of the vehicle made no mention of a failure with the front brakes and the rear brakes, which were warped before the vehicle was sold.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-31
Also filed under Engine
Power train
11% · 32 reportsMost commonly citing clutch assembly and manual transmission.
Suspension
8% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing front and torsion bar.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
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1999-12-01Fuel system, gasoline99V311000 Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines and 8 foot boxes, may not fully satisfy the requirements of FMVSS No. 301, "Fuel system integrity." In a 30 MPH frontal barrier…
Remedy: Dealers will install a stop plate assembly on the vehicle frame to prevent recovery valve contact with a frame crossmember during the impact sequence.
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1999-12-01Fuel system, gasoline99V219000 Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 8 foot beds, do not fully satisfy the requirements of FMVSS No. 301, "Fuel system integrity." The fuel tank front strap…
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the front strap isolator.
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2000Complaint volume 304 complaints filed for this model year.
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2000-03-13Recall queryClosed 2001-01-12 Parking brake failure
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2001-08-20Visibility01V258000 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…
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.…
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2002-08-19Engineering analysisClosed 2003-08-22 Rapid tire deflation
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2005-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-02 Engine compartment fires
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2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
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2006-08-07Vehicle speed control06V286000 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…
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2007-09-05Equipment07E066000 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…
Remedy: All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Ford F-350 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 115 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 44 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 41 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 99V311000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 99V219000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 01V258000 · Visibility
- Recall 06V286000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 07E066000 · Equipment
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2000 Ford F-350 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Ford F-350 is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford F-350?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Ford F-350 have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.