Most common 2000 Ford F-350 SD problems
Share of the 157 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford F-350 SD complaints by model year
Best F-350 SD years: 2014, 2013, 2012. Years to avoid: 2017, 2019, 2020, 2018, 2022. Compare all years →
2000 Ford F-350 SD recalls (2)
Vehicle speed control
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…
Remedy: 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…
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 5 possible defects involving the 2000 Ford F-350 SD:
Engine stalling
The cam position sensor (cps) provides a critical signal to the subject vehicle (sv) engine management system, the loss of which results in an engine stall.during pe06-011, Ford stated in their response to odi that it is continuing to investigate allegations of cps related engine stall and further advised that an update will be provided upon completion of the investigation.Ford data shows that 20% of the 716,000 svs…
Engine stalling
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.
Engine compartment fires
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…
Sector shaft fractures
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…
Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
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…
What 2000 Ford F-350 SD owners say
Wheels & tires all 44 →
As we were returning home from a road trip, we heard a screeching noise coming from the left wheel well area when we made wide sweeping turns and highway curves. We pulled over and, upon inspection, saw our original alloy wheel on our truck was cracked. One of the wheels was dangerously close to coming off the hub. Photos document how severe the cracking of the wheels was - three of four wheels were found to have cracks and chucks of metal missing,compromising the integrity of the wheels and the safety of our vehicle. We had to purchase new wheels at a cost of almost $1,300.
Blowout with tread separation while driving 70 MPH on left front r4s ii lt265/75/r16 steeltex radial m/s load range e causing an accident crossing median opposite direction traffic barely missing an oncoming 18 wheeler through a ditch/6ft culvert through a fence and into field. Extensive ($8.000+) damage to f-350 sclwb 4x4 frame and front end. 22800 miles on factory tires, Ford had refused to replace tires in 2000 when asked "they weren't on the list" tires vdw8-decatur plant.
Engine & cooling all 43 →
Incidence #1-Ford f-350 crew cab. 69,000 miles. Front wheel bearing went out causing wheel to suddenly jerk pulling truck and horse trailer into oncoming lane and locking up brake system, and almost jacknifing truck and trailer. Truck was hauling horses at the time. Tire and wheel was wobbling and looked ready to fall off. Horse sustained leg injury causing temporary lameness. Incidence #2- same truck one week later. Leaking seals on the turbo oil lines caused engine to be shut down with no warning(lights gauges etc... All driving functions including power steering, brakes were lost to driver. Truck was again hauling large horse trailer in heavy highway traffic on windy highway. Truck crashed onto side of road. No other vehicles involved incidence #3- 8 days later. Diesel fuel lines cracked and leaking. Electrical wiring is frayed in engine compartment. …
Dt: the contact said the vehicle was shutting off while driving due to cam shaft sensor failure. The engine died in the middle of making a right turn. He almost hit another vehicle, to miss the other vehicle he went over an embankment. After the incident the vehicle was towed to a Ford dealership. They diagnosed the problem as the cam shaft sensor. The cam shaft sensor was removed and replaced with a new one. The repair was made at the contact's expense as Ford offered no free remedy. Updated 12/7/2005. The consumer request reimbursement for the cost of a new cam sensor and tow truck service (part # f7tz12k073-a, syncro 997690).
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford f-350 SD. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH and making a right hand turn, he lost control of the vehicle causing him to crash into someone's mailbox. The contact stated that the power steering became extremely loose and the brakes also failed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was later towed home. The tow truck driver informed the contact that the power steering hose looks as if it fractured, which May have possibly caused the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was approximately 253,000.
My f350 diesel 4x4 has the steering shut down in traffic, seems like the power steering pump is also the ABS brake booster. When the brakes are applied the steering assist stops. With the weigh of the diesel engin it is impossible to turn the steering wheel more than a quarter turn when the brake is applied. I need to roll several feet without brake applied in order to turn, pump replaced @ 20K mi no better. The situations is getting worse...no solution in sight
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Ford F-350 SD a good car?
Based on 157 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 F-350 SD rates average: 1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the F-350 SD at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Ford F-350 SD?
The wheels & tires — 44 complaints, 28% of all complaints for this model year, most often about tread/belt. Next are the engine & cooling (43) and steering (19).
How many recalls does the 2000 Ford F-350 SD have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2000 Ford F-350 SD, the most recent from October 13, 2009 (vehicle speed control). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford F-350 SD?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2013 and 2012. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2017, 2019, 2020, 2018 and 2022. See the full Ford F-350 SD years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Ford F-350 SD problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 80,000 miles; 25% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.