KnownCarProblems2000 Ford F-150 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 1,075 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford F-150, most often about the electrical (18% of complaints, typically around 81,000 miles). It is 13th of 27 F-150 model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2000 Ford F-150 problems
Electrical
191 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 81,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, ignition, starter assembly, horn.
While vehicle was parked for about 3 hours a neighbor alerted consumer that vehicle was on fire. Burned for approximately 5 minutes. Fuses #2/13, and 14 found operating. Consumer stated that cruise control stopped working in the week before the fire.
Vehicle caught on fire inadvertently while parked in the driveway. Vehicle burned to the ground. Consumer notified the fire department.
Speed control
188 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: cruise control, linkages, accelerator pedal.
Dt: 2000, Ford, f150 xlt, cruise control without the keys in the ignition caused vehicle to catch on fire. No prior problems before. Just found out that Ford had a recall on the vehicle, was not notified of a recall. The vehicle was parked and turned off. This was during the night. Vehicle was parked in the owner's…
While vehicle was parked it caught on fire due to an electrical short within the cruise control switch. Manufacturer was contacted by owner.
Engine
158 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 95,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
Well I got suckered oct 4 2003 into a 2000 F-150 w/52,000 miles . My lovely truck was doing great until sept 2004 and then my tranny went out. Just blew out. Well $1400 dollars and a lot of (I mean a lot) of money and time later (nov 2004) I got it fixed (happy times right?). Dad, me some buddies put the tranny in. So…
Vehicle caught on fire and burnt a part of the house while parked in driveway. The fire originated from the left quadrant of the engine. Three fire investigators inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of the fire, but it was inconclusive due to how excessive burnt the engine components were. Vehicle was totaled.
Fuel system
152 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 124,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
Have a 2000 Ford f150 had tank filled with gas and was driving down road when gas tank fell of found that both straps that held tank had rusted through thankfully we were not moving fast or it is hard to tell what would have happened there is only 125000 mile on vehicle and has been maintained feel that an incident…
Gas tank fell off truck in parking lot--I'm very glad it didn't happen on the expressway! Upon inspection, both straps were rusted through all over the entire straps.
Brakes
80 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, driveline, power assist.
Anti locking brakes: when it is raining or wet conditions the first time I use my brakes, the rear brakes will lock up and the rear end will start to bounce. Truck will not stop, will slide instead. The following date is approximate. I took the truck to ennis Ford, place of purchase, I thought I needed new brakes. I…
The consumer stated that the vehicle caught fire due to a defect in the master cylinder. The vehicle did catch fire under the hood. The vehicle was out of warranty.
Air bags
69 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 91,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
: the contact stated the air bag warning light only worked intermittently, while driving at any speed. The vehicle was not taken in for service.
I was driving northbound on a 3 lane main road (2 lanes going one way, 1 lane going the other way) at about 40 MPH. While coming up to a t-intersection (I had the right of way, the sentra had a stop sign) about 20 to 30 feet from crossing the intersection, the sentra proceeded to cross my lanes to make her left turn.…
Steering
68 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages, gear box (other than rack and pinion), hydraulic power assist system, gear box.
As I was driving down the road I lost control of my vehicle. I was traveling aproximatly 30mph when my truck started shaking and veered off the road. I was able to stop before any damage occured. Being mechanicaly inclined I inspected the vehicle and noticed the drivers side tie rod end had seperated. This surprised…
The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the tie rod became detached without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
Body and structure
66 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 67,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Corrosion is apperaing from hood seam. Ford body shop states they are seeing similar circumstances on these vehicles with the same silver paint. Service manager states that Ford will not do anything about it until it rusts through. Which it never will due to the hood being aluminium.
Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the cross members, cab mounts, brakes lines and starter cables were all rusted. The contact stated that there was a recall on the vehicle for corrosion of the fuel tank straps under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Ford F-150 recalls
Fuel system: mounting
Risk: As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. Either scenario may result in a fuel leak presenting a fire hazard.
Fix: Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln dealer to have the fuel tank straps replaced with straps that have increased corrosion protection. Early in this campaign, if replacement straps are not available, dealers may install a cable support under the strap as an interim repair or a steel reinforcement over the existing strap as a permanent repair. Any repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign num
Full defect summary
Ford is recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year ford f-150, 2004 model year ford f-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year f-250 less than 8,500 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), and 2002 and 2003 lincoln blackwood vehicles manufactured from june 20, 1995, through august 4, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals may cause severe corrosion of the fuel tank straps which secure the tank to the vehicle.
Speed control: vehicle speed control
Risk: A fire at the switch could occur.
Fix: By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significa
Full defect summary
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Speed control: cruise control
Risk: This condition could lead to a fire. Fires have occurred while the vehicles were parked with the ignition 'off.'
Fix: As an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. As soon as replacement parts are available (early april 2005), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a new switch free of charge. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v388 and 06v286)
Full defect summary
On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Visibility and wipers: motor
Risk: Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Full defect summary
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 overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. These vehicles were built at the following assembly plants: atlanta plant from 2/11/00 through 7/31/00; chicago plant from 2/14/00 through 8/4/00; kansas city plant from 2/26/00 to 9/4/00; kentucky truck plant from 2/18/00 to 8/31/00; michigan truck plant from 2/23/00 through 8/3/00; norfolk plant from 2/21/00 thro
Equipment: labels
Risk: These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.
Fix: Owners will be provided a label with the required statement, along with instructions for affixing the label at the fuel filler door. Owner notification began november 2, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: bi-fuel cng pickup trucks and bi-fuel cng vans, modified by cfi control systems, inc., fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 303, "fuel system integrity of compressed natural gas vehicles." the label affixed to the fuel filler door by the vehicle modifier contains the inspection date and expiration date of the cng tank. However, it does not contain the statement "see instructions on the fuel container for inspection and service life."
Seat belts
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the date code on certain seat belt buckles of your vehicle and replace all seat belt buckles that fall within the suspect date code range. Owner notification began october 26, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Fuel tank strap failure due to corrosion
Summary
One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and fail (break or separate).if one strap fails, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.in some cases the weight of the tank sufficiently strained the hoses and fittings and caused separation and subseq
Fuel tank strap corrosion/rust
Summary
One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and break.if one strap breaks, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.this raises the possibility that the weight of the dropped tank could sufficiently strain the hoses and fittings to cause separation
Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
Summary
On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehi
Speed control deactivation switch fire
Summary
In its letter dated january 27, 2005 to odi, ford indicated that it would conduct a safety recall (NHTSA recall # 05v-017) to remedy an overheating speed control deactivation switch in approximately 738,490 subject vehicles.the vehicles affected by the recall are certain 2000 model year (my) ford f150, ford expedition and lincoln navigator equipped with speed control and certain 2001 model year f150 supercrew vehicles built through august 7, 2000.since opening pe04-078, odi has identified other reports of key off engine compartment fires in ford vehicles with similar speed control deactivation switches that were not the subject of this preliminary evaluation or ford's recall 05v-017.ford's r
Questions about the 2000 Ford F-150
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford F-150?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (191 complaints, typically around 81,000 miles); speed control (188 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles); engine (158 complaints, typically around 95,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Ford F-150 have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 29, 2011 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Ford F-150?
- It is 13th of 27 F-150 model years by number of complaints, with 1,075 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.