Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Ford F-250 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford f-250. The contact stated that while attempting to enter his vehicle, the gear shifter inadvertently shifted into reverse causing the door to knock the contact down to the ground where the contact was ran over by the vehicle. The contact suffered broken ribs, two fractured vertebrae in the neck, a partially severed right ear, and an unstated injury to his legs. The vehicle then proceeded to roll down a slight hill and came to a stop after crashing into a parked vehicle. Medical assistance arrived to the scene and the ambulance took the contact to the hospital for medical treatment to his injuries. The contact wanted to stay that he was on life support for two weeks and on a feeding tube for a few weeks. There was no one else injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and later sent to an independent mechanic. …
The truck has an intermittent high idle problem. When slowing down, (either by downshifting the manual transmission or coasting to a stop), the engine will sometimes idle at 1500 RPM rather than the nominal 700-800 RPM. If I don't come to a complete stop (like when turning onto my street), the idle will remain high trying to make the truck go faster. If I do come to a complete stop (like at a stop sign), the engine will idle down the second I come to a complete stop. I am concerned about not only my but others safety as the truck tries driving faster than I want when the idle is high. I have taken the truck to several dealers who have performed many services to the truck in an attempt to diagnose and solve the problem but to no avail. I have replaced numerous sensors on the truck with original Ford equipment but again no improvement. …
I was driving home on the interstate when traffic stopped ahead of me. It was raining pretty hard and I was not able to stop and I hit a minivan that was in front of me. (there were 40 - 50 other vehicles involved in this incident, but my piece of the greater wreck only involved myself and the minivan.) I do not know how fast I was going when I made contact, but it was fast enough to cause $16,000 of damage to the front end of my truck. The impact mostly went above the bumper, pushing the grill into the front of the engine causing everyhing in front of the engine to be replaced along with replacement of the motor and transmission mounts. Neither the driver or passanger airbag deployed. I was wearing my seatbelt, so I was not at all injured, but I was very surprised that a significant inpact like I experienced did not set off the airbag. …
A company vehicle caught fire when using, vehicle had been examined, and fire was the result of transmission lines being positioned too close to exhaust system, a heat producing source. Temperature that day was approximately 75-80 degrees. Manufacturer not willing to take any responsibility, they are stating there was no manufacturing defects that caused fire.
Dt: live on lake, driveway has a slope and put the vehicle in park and the cut switch off get out of the truck and the vehicle started rolling. Had to jump back in and mess with the gears in order to get the vehicle to stop.
The truck is not steering properly, driver has to constantly fight to keep truck from wondering over the road. Dealer says there is a crack on the handle that connects the stabilizer arm to the axle.
Vehicle fails to stop properly when brakes are applied. Would shake and vibrate badly. Took vehicle to dealership, mechanic noticed rotors were warped, which caused the braking problem. Had them replaced after 10,000 miles. Engine stalls and oil leaks from the turbo into the inter cooler. Transmission does not shift. Tires began to bulge out, consumer did not specify kind of tires. Electric window motor failed. Seals are out on the front axles and they were just replaced two months ago. Air filter system is inadaquet for this size of engine and has to be replaced every 2 to 3 thousand miles.
While driving vehicle gears shifts in and out of nuetral unexpectedly. Recently engine shut off while being driven at 40mph which caused a loss of power steering. Driver had to put gear into neutral, and start vehicle back up. An hour later , vehicle stalled again and would not start back up. Dealer has vehicle currently.
When turning left or right vehicle will shake. When pulling from a drop off or parking lot there was a loud humming noise. Then, it faded away. Driver also, when putting in gear, there was a clunck noise then a jerk.
Hydraulic clutch has failed two times while traveling less than 5 MPH. Dealership has replaced clutch disc assembly in an attempt to remedy problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Transmission complaints in other F-250 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2000 Ford F-250?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2000 Ford F-250, 7% of the model year's 326 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (7 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Ford F-250 transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain recall for the 2000 Ford F-250, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Ford F-250 transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 110,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 1 fire and 1 injury to transmission & drivetrain 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.