Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Ford F-350 SD owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
While driving at a reduced speed on the interstate freeway, because of rain, I started to experience a vibration from the tires. At the first opportunity I pulled off into a rest area to check the tire pressure thinking that I had a tire that was going flat. I measured the air pressure in all 4 tires on my 2000 Ford f-350. I measured 60lbs in the front and 70lbs in the rear. I inspected the wheels to see if there was any apparent problem with the tire but I couldn?t find anything. I deduced that the vibration might be a result of the tire throwing a balancing weight and I decided to continue on my journey since I couldn?t find any problem. About 8 miles further up the road I suffered a treat separation from the tire which came actually came off the tire. The tire did not lose air immediately as a result of the failure (it did have a slow leak that drained the tire after about 6 hours). …
While driving my 2000 Ford f-350 on freeway 80 west from davis ca, the right rear Firestone steeltex atx size 245/75x16 developed a large bubble and tread separation. Tire is factory supplied original with only 30,760 miles on it, tread still has 25% of depth left. Tire was always noted to have run hotter than the others, but did not give any warning that failure was emmanent. When I questioned 2 Firestone dealers about the high rate of failure for their tires, I was told that these tires have always been good and this has not been a problem. When I questioned them about getting a settlement toward buying another brand of tire, they got quite upset and defensive, refusing to do anything except a prorated amount toward a new Firestone tire. I told them I was not interested in having another Firestone tire, and they would not do anything else. …
Ford f-350. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle tire inflation pressure problems. The consumer stated the tire was inflated to 55 psi to soften the ride. Later, while hauling tractor the tread on one of the tires peeled off. The consumer put the spare on the truck. The consumer was advised to run the tires at the maximum inflation pressure for the best wear, maximum load capacity, best mileage and longest life. Each of the tires eventually failed one at a time. When the consumer purchased new tires, they were inflated 60 psi for the front and 50 psi for the rear, instead of 80 psi. Everything was fine for a while, until the consumer started to experience rough riding and noisy tires as a result of improper inflation. The retailer stated the inflated the tires according to what was printed on the door sticker. …
The cast aluminum wheels on the f350 Ford super duty dully can break, and did on my truck. The wheels are not strong enough to support the weight of the truck with the 7.3 liter diesel engine. If the front wheel breaks on this truck on the highway at normal speeds someone is going to die. My truck weighs just short of 8,000 lbs. It has never been driven off road and never been abused, such as pot holes, curbs, and that sort of thing. I did file a report with Ford mtr. Company and their comment was we will put your complaint on file and notify the engineers. I believe they already knew they had a problem with the wheels because the newer trucks have a beefyer wheel. My truck is a 2000.
Partial tread separation/loss of approximately one-third of the tread with no advance indication of any tire trouble. The entire incident at freeway speeds (65-70) lasted no more than 15 seconds from the time I heard something hit my left front fenderwell until the chunk of tread flew off, (damaging my lower rear fender) and I came to a full stop. Thankfully, the tire did not deflate. My dually pick-up has a full set of these tires to include the the spare which replaced the defective tire. Should I continue to drive on these tires? The entire set has under 26,000 miles of light duty use.
I have a 2000 Ford f-350 . I bought it used 6 months ago. I recently had the front right tire losing air. Upon inspection by my mechanic, it was determined that the alloy rim had a stress crack in it. Upon contacting Ford, they said there was no recalls and I would have to replace it at my expense. I have the old rim and digital pictures of it also. This wheel was not damaged in any way, and the crack seems to be from a defective design. The rim did not fail, but had I not noticed the low air pressure in the tire, it May have soon failed. Thank you in advance, robert powell.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Ford f350 super duty. While cleaning the vehicle, the contact noticed that the wheel had cracked through one of the spokes and if he were to lose control of the vehicle on the highway, it would cause a crash. The dealer was notified who referred him to the manufacturer. The manufacturer took a complaint. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The current mileage was 220,000 and the failure mileage was 190,000. Updated 12/30/11
Dt*: the contact stated that the tread of the vehicle's front passenger tire separated from the tire itself while traveling 55 MPH on a dry and flat county road. The tire was still inflated however the steel belts never separated. There was no vibration noticed or abnormal bulging to the tire prior to and after the incident. The tires on the vehicle were rotated regularly and checked for correct tire pressure as well.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other F-350 SD years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2000 Ford F-350 SD?
NHTSA has 44 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2000 Ford F-350 SD, 28% of the model year's 157 complaints. The component named most often is tread/belt (20 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Ford F-350 SD wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 2000 Ford F-350 SD, though it has 2 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-350 SD wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 51,000 miles, and 13% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries to wheels & tires 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.