KnownCarProblems2000 Ford F Series Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford F Series, most often about the engine (27% of complaints, typically around 92,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about F Series model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2000 Ford F Series problems
Engine
11 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 92,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
I have had 3 spark plugs eject from my 2000 f150 5.4l in the past 3 months. So far, repairs have totaled $150, but the last one took the threads with it. Estimate to fix this one is $400 with a specially made repair kit. As most know, this is "the problem that must not be named". Everyone knows it exists, Ford doesn't…
Spark plug blow out on 2000 f150 5.4 triton engine. Damaging coil and head. Releasing fuel mixture into engine compartment creating an environment for potential explosion.
Brakes
7 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 43,000 miles. Parts named most often: conventional, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, antilock.
1. Brake rotors serviced 7 times(the 3rd. New set of rotors is currently on front). 2. Exterior paint failed and required repainting. 3. Front ball joints failed. 4. Front hubs failed. 5. Power steering pump failed. 6. Water pump failed. 7. Suspension bushing failed. 8. 3 of 4 stock tires developed bulges. 9.…
Abs warning light came on. Diagnosis was faulty hydraullic control unit. Since it occured at 61,615 miles and still on original brake pads/linings and tires I feel failure was premature. Happened shortly after recal for speed contol disturbed brake system. Repair cost for diagnosis and extimate for repair $475+ so…
Steering
7 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages.
I had a clunk noise at aprrox 15,000 miles when I would slow down and begin a turn. I took it to the dealer twice and they assured me nothing was wrong. I thought the noise was coming from the back end. Perhaps it was and that was un-related. Recently I took the truck in to have the oil changed and tires rotated and…
Failed tie rod end at 57,000 miles causiing complete loss of steering. No warning. Luckily I was in a parking lot and not on the freeway.
Body and structure
6 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: body.
My f150 has a door crack on the drivers door. 80 to 90% of 1997 through 2000 f150/250 pickup will develop this problem on one of both of the front doors. As I didn't notice this until two weeks after my warr. Ran out, Ford will not do anything about this. I have found two internet sites with people with the same…
I have a 2000 Ford 150 ext.cab truck a freind of mine brought to my attention that the doors are cracking. He has a 1998 ext cab f-150 that did the same thing. He got his fixed under warranty. I called Ford motor co. They told me they were not aware of a problem to take it to my local dealer who told me there is…
Electrical
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: wiring.
Had ABS replaced numerous times on my 2000 f-150 come to find out the wiring harness has been defective the whole time and has just been discovered to be the culprit. Ford has agreed to pay 50% of cost but I can't be the only one with a defective harness, right?
On june 26 2005 around 8:15 pm my 2000 Ford 150 had a under hood fire that was later determined to be caused by the cruise control switch. The truck was deemed totaled by progressive the next day. I called Ford and they said to call my insurance co.
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 10%1. Brake rotors serviced 7 times(the 3rd. New set of rotors is currently on front). 2. Exterior paint failed and required repainting. 3. Front ball joints failed. 4. Front hubs failed. 5. Power steering pump failed. 6. Water pump failed. 7. Suspension bushing failed. 8. 3 of 4 stock tires developed bulges. 9.…
I have not gotten the problem fixed. The paint in the (rain gutters?) in the roof of the truck has cracks from front to back. I bought the truck in may and the dealer states they were not in there when I bought it. The dealer also states that the Ford company will not fix it. They stated that the it is in fact a…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 7%1. Brake rotors serviced 7 times(the 3rd. New set of rotors is currently on front). 2. Exterior paint failed and required repainting. 3. Front ball joints failed. 4. Front hubs failed. 5. Power steering pump failed. 6. Water pump failed. 7. Suspension bushing failed. 8. 3 of 4 stock tires developed bulges. 9.…
Speed control
3 complaints · 7%I have a 2000 model Ford f-150. My cruise control went out and maybe a month or less later I came home one night and about 30 minutes after I went into the house I heard a loud bang. When we looked out the door my truck was a ball of flames. The loud bang I had heard was the tire popping. I never received a recall…
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 Series recalls
Body and structure: structure
Risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. 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 southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
Full defect summary
Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
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
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
Tire valve stem
Summary
There is no summary currently available
Pulls under hard braking
Summary
There is no summary currently available
Front center lap belt anchorage
Summary
Alleged that the front safety belt reportedly was not mounted to the vehicle
Questions about the 2000 Ford F Series
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford F Series?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (11 complaints, typically around 92,500 miles); brakes (7 complaints, typically around 43,000 miles); steering (7 complaints, typically around 51,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Ford F Series have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 7, 2003 (body and structure). 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 Series?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about F Series model year since 2000, with 41 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.