KnownCarProblems2000 Ford F-550 SD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford F-550 SD, most often about the wheels and tires (51% of complaints, typically around 17,000 miles). It is the most complained-about F-550 SD model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2000 Ford F-550 SD problems
Wheels and tires
37 complaints · 51%Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles. Parts named most often: valve, lugs/nuts/bolts/studs, sidewall, tread/belt.
The tire experienced the same defect as stated in recall no. 01 v 046 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. The valve cover had come out of the rim, it was loose, and leaked air. The tires lost all air and had run flat, causing them to be too dangerous to re-inflate. (broken…
While pulling 17,000 lb. 5th wheel at 75 MPH or more a passerby honked his horn and pointed to the vehicle rear passenger dual tires. The consumer pulled over and found that the inside tire tread had completely separated from the sidewalls. The tire did not blow out, the valve stem was defective and all the air leaked…
Brakes
8 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
While driving the brake line developed a hole which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. The driver applied the brake as he was going off ramp and the pedal had gone to the floor. The consumer noticed a hole had blown through the metal flex line.
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. The parking brake pedal assembly does not withstand regular use it tends to fall apart. The last assembly installed in my f-500 is a Ford new…
Fuel system
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, storage.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford f550. The contact stated that the gas tank was faulty since he had it replaced in 2007 and needs to be replaced again due to corrosion. The dealer did not offer any assistance due to the age of the vehicle. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current…
2000 Ford f-550 fuel tank liner failures. Tank liner coming apart causing the fuel tank needing to be relined, and replacing the fuel pump and fuel filter.
Engine
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
2000 f 550 the oil pan has rotted from the vehicle. Dealer states this is a big problem on this model. Replacement of the part requires this removal of the engine. This is not a warranty covered item.
Was driving along in my Ford f550 psd when the engine quit. Lost power steering and brakes. Pulled over the side of the road for five min. And restarted truck. Next day it did the same thing this time as we were pulling into a parking lot. Restarted and drove back to camp ground and changed the cps (cam position…
Transmission
5 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: driveline, clutch assembly, automatic transmission, manual transmission.
Steering
4 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: gear box, gear box (other than rack and pinion).
While driving, the steering wheel started shaking uncontrollably without warning. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the steering box shaft needed replacement. Please fill in additional information.
: the contact stated while driving the vehicle 2 MPH in a parking lot the steering wheel spun freely. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where they determined the steering box shaft had broken causing loss of control. The manufacturer has not been alerted. Updated 4/6/2006 -
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-550 SD recalls
Speed control: vehicle speed control
Risk: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Fix: 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 connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Full defect summary
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 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Engine: diesel
Risk: In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Speed control: vehicle speed control
Risk: Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Fix: 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 05v017 and 05v388)
Full defect summary
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
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
Wheels and tires: valve
Risk: If not maintained, could result in a sidewall zipper failure. A zipper failure during inflation of a damaged tire could result in injury to someone near the tire.
Fix: 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 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: 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 sidewall damage.
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
Engine stalling
Summary
In a december 3, 2007 letter, ford advised NHTSA that it will conduct a safety recall to replace the cam position sensor (cps) in approximately 1.2 million subject vehicles to address reports of engine stalling.a new design cps with improved performance and durability will be installed as a remedy.owner notifications will begin in december 2007. The subject vehicles are durable, full-sized, medium duty trucks commonly used for commercial purposes, rescue/emergency response, and commercial or recreational towing.cps failure is comparable to unexpectedly turning the key off since the signal it produces is vital to the electronic engine control system.cps signal loss terminates fuel injection r
Engine compartment fires
Summary
Ea05-005 is closed with ford?s actions in recalls 05v-017, 05v-388, and 06v-286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).the brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in certain switch installation orientations, catch fire.ford is also including the entire population of 1998 explorers.ford has informed odi that testing to determine the cause of failures in the 1998 explorers will continue after this investigation is closed.odi believes that the vehicles exhibiting the factors causing scds failure described in this report correlate well with the obs
Rapid tire deflation
Summary
This investigation was opened on certain ford pickup trucks and vans to evaluate the effects of a valve stem ejection (with rapid air loss) and a slow leaking valve stem on vehicle handing.during the investigation, odi evaluated over 1,100 complaints and warranty claims, conducted vehicle dynamic testing on a subject vehicle with the failure mode replicated, interviewed owners, and examined complaint vehicles in the field.the results of the test program indicates the effect of a valve stem ejection on these vehicles is easily controlled. Further, with a population of almost 900,000 vehicles, having two to four years of exposure, odi is aware of only 3 minor crashes and is unaware of any inju
Sector shaft fractures
Summary
This ea was opened based on a response received from ford motor company to an information request (ir) submitted during sq00-018.ford stated in an internal service message that it had changed the steering gear sector shafts and pitman arms installed 1999 model year f-series super duty vehicles on march 22, 1999.ford stated that these design changes were implemented to make improvements in vehicle steering and handling, and that virtually all of the reported fractured sector shafts were the result of extraordinary, possibly multiple, impacts.an engineering analysis closing report is attached.
Questions about the 2000 Ford F-550 SD
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford F-550 SD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: wheels and tires (37 complaints, typically around 17,000 miles); brakes (8 complaints); fuel system (7 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Ford F-550 SD have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 13, 2009 (speed control). 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-550 SD?
- It is the most complained-about F-550 SD model year since 2000, with 72 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.