2000 Ford F-650
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2000
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2000: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
2 of 5 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveshaft and automatic transmission.
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While driving driveshaft broke. Dealer notified.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-11
Transmission has failed on this vehicle four times. Add further details.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-02-27
Steering
1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing power steering fluid.
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When the brake was applied, the vehicle lost power steering.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-26
Fuel system, other
1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel system, other, most commonly citing fuel pump.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.
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I am filing a complaint about the lack of proper testing of aluminum automotive parts that effect Ford, GM, Chrysler, and trick flow products. This is occurring at zeus aluminum products (USA) located at rr 6 box 20, latrobe, pa 15650.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-04
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1999-11-30Parking brake99V267000 Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with hydromax hydraulic brake systems. The park brake warning lamp circuitry does not include a provision for a park brake warning lamp check…
Remedy: Dealers will install a revised module which incorporates the park brake check lamp function.
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2001-03-20Service brakes, air00V232007 Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030R electronic control unit (ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1)…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU. Owner notification began March 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…
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2001-06-12Steering01V044011 Vehicle description: trucks equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the defective drag links. Owner notification began June 12, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
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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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2002-01-31Service brakes, air02V024000 Certain medium duty pickup trucks equipped with air brakes that include the optional trailer package fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 121, "Air brake systems." The air brake lines…
Remedy: Dealers will re-route the air lines connected to the tractor protection valve. Owner notification began January 31, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should…
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Date not on filePower train00V229002 Trucks equipped with allison 1000 or 2400 series transmissions. These transmissions can experience park pawl to rear cover interference due to an out of flatness condition.
Remedy: Allison transmission is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will remove the transmission from the vehicle, replace the park pawl, and reinstall the transmission in the vehicle.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Ford F-650 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel system, other: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V229002 · Power train
- Recall 99V267000 · Parking brake
- Recall 00V232007 · Service brakes, air
- Recall 01V044011 · Steering
- Recall 01V258000 · Visibility
- Recall 02V024000 · Service brakes, air
FAQ
- Is the 2000 Ford F-650 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford F-650?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Ford F-650 have?
- 6 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.