Most common 2000 Ford F-350 problems
Share of the 304 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford F-350 complaints by model year
Best F-350 years: 2009, 2007, 2013. Years to avoid: 1999, 2000, 1997. Compare all years →
2000 Ford F-350 recalls (4)
Vehicle speed control
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch May overheat.
Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2006. Owners May contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05V017 and 05V388)
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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines and 8 foot boxes, May not fully satisfy the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." in a 30 MPH frontal barrier crash test, a fuel tank vapor recovery valve separated internally.
Remedy: Dealers will install a stop plate assembly on the vehicle frame to prevent recovery valve contact with a frame crossmember during the impact sequence.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 8 foot beds, do not fully satisfy the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel tank front strap isolator May not be properly positioned which could result in the strap cutting the tank during a 30 MPH front barrier test,…
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the front strap isolator.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 4 possible defects involving the 2000 Ford F-350:
Parking brake failure
On May 11, 1998, Ford motor company filed a defect information report concerning parking brake failure on certain 1999 f-350 super duty vehicles built at the kentucky truck plant from January 26, 1998 through April 24, 1998; recall 98v-101.the reduction in parking brake effectiveness May occur on some of these vehicles, and is caused by the rust preventative coating the surface of the parking brake lining material…
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…
Rapid tire deflation
This investigation was opened on certain Ford pickup trucks and vans to evaluate the effects of a valve stem ejection (with rapid air loss) and a slow leaking valve stem on vehicle handing.during the investigation, odi evaluated over 1,100 complaints and warranty claims, conducted vehicle dynamic testing on a subject vehicle with the failure mode replicated, interviewed owners, and examined complaint vehicles in the…
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 owners say
Wheels & tires all 120 →
I had purchesed a set of Dick Cepek Extreme Country LT315/75/R16. The tires have 9/32nd left with approximately 15,000 miles. While driving on the highway the sidewall of the tire peeled off in one strip causing the tire to no longer hold its shape and blow out. Had it been a steer tire the incident could have been much worse. Twenty minutes prior to the failure all tires were inspected and confirmed to be inflated to the proper psi and without damage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford f-350 equipped with bf goodrich all terrain t/a tires, size: lt285/75r16. While driving 70 MPH, there was a vibration in the tires and a loud noise was heard as if something hit the vehicle. The contact stated that there was also a loud popping sound. The contact was able to exit the freeway and, upon exiting, noticed the tire tread on the roadway along with damage to the front driver side fender and running board. The contact called aaa to change the tire. The vehicle was then driven to an independent tire shop. The cause of the failure was not determined, but all four tires were replaced. The vehicle and tires were not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 123-53467. The vehicle failure mileage was 218,589 and the approximate tire failure mileage was 213,000.
Steering all 44 →
The death wobble. Hitting a bump - no matter the size and without warning - may cause your entire vehicle to wobble/shake uncontrollably and loose ability to steer. You're only recourse is to let off of the accelerator and TRY to hold the truck in the lane and pray you don't have to brake or make a turn. It has happened multiple times but the worse was while traveling I-10 in San Antonio, Texas while pulling a horse and trailer.
Lost steering and brakes towing a trailer on an off ramp. High way 80 in wamsutter wy. Sudden loss of steering and brakes at the same time seems to be unsafe to me. To happen on a high way off ramp towing a trailer makes it even worse.
Brakes all 42 →
On 7/2/24, I went to Robinson Brothers Ford in Baton Rouge, LA to address an unrepaired Recall item on a 1994 F350. The service advisor refused to perform the recall work. They stated that the vehicle was too old. This recall is concerning an issue with a switch that can leak break fluid and cause an engine fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford f-350. The contact stated that the independent facility and the seller of the vehicle made no mention of a failure with the front brakes and the rear brakes, which were warped before the vehicle was sold. In addition, the engine cooling fan had holes. The vehicle was not inspected nor diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the engine cooling fan, and front and rear brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Ford F-350 a good car?
Based on 304 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 F-350 rates avoid: 2.8× as many complaints as a typical year of the F-350 at the same age. It is one of the F-350 years we suggest avoiding. 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?
The wheels & tires — 120 complaints, 39% of all complaints for this model year, most often about tread/belt. Next are the steering (44) and brakes (42).
How many recalls does the 2000 Ford F-350 have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2000 Ford F-350, the most recent from August 1, 2006 (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?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009, 2007 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999, 2000 and 1997. See the full Ford F-350 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Ford F-350 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 82,000 miles; 20% 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.