2000 Ford F-450 SD
This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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
- 43
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 5
- Top problem
- Tires
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
49% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 43 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 66 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 40 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Tires
49% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing valve and sidewall.
Show complaint excerpts
Dueler right rear inside tire, original equipment, size 225/70R19.5, DOT# CU9RIHTK0400 blew out while putting air into tire. Consumer received hand/arm injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-10-09
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-09
Power train
21% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.
Engine and engine cooling
12% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and gasoline.
Fuel system, diesel
9% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing tank assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
A faulty fuel line on a 2000 Ford F450 brush fire truck failed, spraying diesel fuel onto the engine, causing a small engine fire, during an emergency response to a fire. Fire was quickly controlled with onboard afff/water mixture.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-05-02
Service brakes
7% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first
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2000-03-13Recall queryClosed 2001-01-12 Parking brake failure
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2001-03-02Engineering analysisClosed 2003-08-19 Sector shaft fractures
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2001-03-28Tires01V046000 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…
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…
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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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2006-06-22Engineering analysisClosed 2007-12-07 Engine stalling
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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.
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2007-12-29Engine and engine cooling07V553000 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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2008-02-07Wheels07E106000 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…
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.
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2009-10-27Vehicle speed control09V399000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Ford F-450 SD — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 21 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 01V046000 · Tires
- Recall 01V258000 · Visibility
- Recall 06V286000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 07E066000 · Equipment
- Recall 07V553000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 07E106000 · Wheels
- Recall 09V399000 · Vehicle speed control
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- Is the 2000 Ford F-450 SD reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Ford F-450 SD is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford F-450 SD?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Ford F-450 SD have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.