Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Ford F-150 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl contact owns a 2000 Ford f150. While driving approximately 5 MPH in a parking lot, the instrument panel began to smoke. Prior to this failure, the windshield wipers automatically activated and deactivated without assistance. The contact pulled over and inspected underneath the hood. He noticed excessive smoke, but no flames were present. The fire department department was not called to the scene. The vehicle was driven to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the windshield wiper motor was the cause of the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 01V258000 (visibility;windshield wiper/washer motor); however, the failure persists. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 90,300.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Ford f150. On March 8, 2008, after activating the windshield wipers, the wiper motor caught fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle is currently being diagnosed by the insurance company. There were no warning lights; however, the passenger side windshield wiper stopped working the previous night. The contact thought the failure was due to the snow on the wipers, but after they were cleaned, the wiper failed to operate. The current and failure mileages were 118,000.
Approximately 3-4 weeks ago I was driving my 2000 Ford f150 pickup on i96 during rush hour in lansing, mi. There was a sudden thunderstorm with hail. I turned my windshield wipers on the fastest speed and after approximately 2- 3 minutes the passenger side wiper got out of Sync and jammed under the driver side wiper causing both of them to stop working. Traffic was going fairly fast and I lost what visibility I did have. Fortunately I was going by an exit and could quickly get off the expressway to wait out the storm. When I got home from work I took the cover off the passenger wiper and had to tighten the nut that holds it on. They have worked fine since then but I would not want to have this same thing happen to someone else if they are on an expressway during a thunderstorm. (ps: the incident date I but on the form is approximate. …
Tl contact owns a 2000 Ford f-150. The contact has been experiencing multiple electrical system failures. The locks and windshield wipers worked sporadically or would not work when the switch was activated. The heater in the vehicle would also work randomly. The volume in the radio would increase while he attempted to turn it down. He called a dealer and the mechanic discovered NHTSA campaign id number 00V072000 (electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers), but it only applied to the Ford explorer. The contact was experiencing the same failure as noted in the recall. The vehicle is being taken to the dealer on January 5, 2009 for a diagnosis. The failure mileage was 145,000 and current mileage was 150,000.
The starter motor was engaging while the engine was running with the key in the run position. I had to disconnect the battery to stop it. The heater blower, parking lights, dash light and gauges, key chime, and radio would turn on and off by themselves without a key in the ignition. According to the Ford dealer, this was all caused by water leaking in from the windshield causing the fuse block and gem module to short out. They said it was a common occurrence with windshield leaks on 2000 Ford f-150's. They had to remove the windshield and reseal it and replace starter,fuse block, and gem module. This windshield was also resealed 2 weeks after buying this vehicle brand new from the dealer in 2000.
When it rains or snows, water leaks from around the windshield onto fuse box causing electrical failure of wipers, damage to relays, battery draining to dead, and failure of other electrical components. The windshield has no chips or cracks !
Tl contact owns a 2000 Ford f-150. The contact stated that the windshield wipers do not work properly and the vehicle has to be turned off in order for them to shut off. The failure mileage was 198,000.
The small side door glass (supercab door) of passenger side - just popped and shattered in a million pieces. The safety glass fell in and out of the vehicle as it crumbled. There were crystalized pieces in the small pieces. It was unbelievable how it just shattered. It did not appear as safety glass should. Also I checked the other window and the metal insert that is subset to the rubberized seal is within 1/8th an inch of the glass. My question/comment/concern/complaint is that it appears that in the natural give and take of a vehicles twists, etc. That the glass would come to rest as times on this metal insert and therefore could cause a reduction in the integrity of the glass. …
Windshield wipers, radio, door locks and air conditioning started acting erratically after a heavy rain. Even after turning vehicle off and removing the key, the problems persisted. We had just purchased this truck from goodson Acura of irving, tx and had it towed to payton wright Ford in grapevine, texas due to warranty requirements. The service manager informed us that generic electronic module had been damaged due to windshield leak. A carfax report indicated that truck had not been reported to have any accidents. The manufactured windshield was not covered in our warranty and it seems we have no recourse but to pay over $1200.00 to Ford to fix this since there does not seem to be a market for generic electronic modules. …
My window on my Ford f150 was leaking. Water leaked into the cab and into the gem and fusebox. First, my fan stayed on after the key was removed. Then a buzzing sound came from around the fusebox. Then a beeping sound started coming from around the fusebox. Lastly I was driving on the freeway and the whole truck began shaking. It was hard to distinguish what the problem was, flat tire, broken axle? I parked the truck, and went to start it again, and the same shuddering came from the engine. This is very dangerous. I began looking on the internet and found that many people with f150's, expeditions, navigators, etc were all having this problem from years 97-03. This should be a recall - this is very hazardous!
Related recalls
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
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…
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.
Window & Wiper complaints in other F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2000 Ford F-150?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2000 Ford F-150, 2% of the model year's 1,075 complaints. The component named most often is power window devices and controls (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Ford F-150 window & wiper problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 01V-258 (motor, Aug 8, 2001). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Ford F-150 window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 111,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 2 fires and 0 injuries to windows, wipers & sunroof problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.