2000 Ford F-550 SD
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.
- Complaints
- 72
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
- Tires
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
47% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 72 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 61 |
| 2000 | 72 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2004 | 49 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 44 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Tires
47% · 34 reportsMost commonly citing valve and sidewall.
Show complaint excerpts
General tires were not all terrain which was supposed to be the tire equipment for the vehicle. Mr the tires inability to hold the road caused the consumer to lose control and hit a pole. Model/lt…
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-11
The vehicle was purchased with all terrain tires. The vehicle has been involved in two tire related accidents within a 2 year period. The consumer believes the tires installed are not all terrain tires.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-27
Tire traction general 225/70R 19.5 tires loose traction with the ground, mainly on snow---is unsafe in winter cond. & heavy rain
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-15
Service brakes
11% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
The purpose of this is to shed light on a defective parking brake system designed by Ford. The system will affect several model years of Ford light and medium duty trucks.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-07
Wheels
7% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
Engine and engine cooling
7% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing diesel and engine.
Show complaint excerpts
Ford F-550 was sitting in driveway with the engine off and caught on fire, the cab of the truck was completely engulfed in flames seconds later vehicles cruise control switch had been replaced under fords recall of the part according to concerns of...
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-11
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Power train
7% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing manual transmission and driveline.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving in reverse to dump a load of material a fire erupted in engine compartment. Dealership is in possession of truck ,and has not released it to the owner.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-01-31
Bolts that attach the yoke to the transmission came loose, causing the driveshaft to drop. Driveshaft dug into the pavement, causing driver to lose control of the vehicle. Truck was towed to the dealership.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-02-16
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
-
▮
2000Complaint volume 72 complaints filed for this model year.
-
I
2001-03-02Engineering analysisClosed 2003-08-19 Sector shaft fractures
-
R
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…
-
R
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.…
-
I
2002-08-19Engineering analysisClosed 2003-08-22 Rapid tire deflation
-
I
2005-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-02 Engine compartment fires
-
I
2006-06-22Engineering analysisClosed 2007-12-07 Engine stalling
-
R
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…
-
R
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.
-
R
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.
-
R
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-550 SD — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 34 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 01V046000 · Tires
- Recall 01V258000 · Visibility
- Recall 06V286000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 07V553000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 07E106000 · Wheels
- Recall 09V399000 · Vehicle speed control
Other years of this model
See all years ranked →FAQ
- Is the 2000 Ford F-550 SD reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Ford F-550 SD is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford F-550 SD?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Ford F-550 SD have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.