2000 Ford Ford Truck
Only 25 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 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2000: 25 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
7 of 25 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
Engine and engine cooling
6 of 25 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving the vehicle in 4-wheel drive, an engine compartment fire started. Vehicle was totaled.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-11-08
I own a '00 Ford lightning and it recently launched a plug out of the head. I am outside of the factory warranty, so I am forced to pay for the repair out of pocket.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-12
Air bags
3 of 25 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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The consumer stated that the front end of the truck pushed the engine in enough, that it had broken the windshield, and neither of the air bags deployed. (Both vehicles in this accident were totaled) Ford/F150/2000…
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-24
Consumer was traveling about 65MPH on highway and another vehicle veered into consumer's vehicle, forcing him off to shoulders into a barrier. Upon impact, driver's side airbag didn't go off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-13
2000 Ford Truck excursion; while driving 30 MPH had a direct frontal impact, an driver's/passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this crash. Dealer was not willing to find the cause of the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-10-19
Power train
3 of 25 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveline and axle assembly.
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Purchased a 2000 Ford windstar last week of January 2004 for the price of 13900.00. The van was stored out back for a while, and was under 30,000 miles when I bought it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-02-27
Electrical system
2 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2000 Ford Ford Truck — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2000 Ford Ford Truck 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 Ford Truck?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Ford Ford Truck have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.