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-350 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The first and only notification received was the April 5, 2025 email. The 2000 F350 did experience issues of stalling on the road many times. After several thousand dollars of repairs, the camshaft position sensor was replaced by a commercial diesel mechanic. No warnings of any kind were displayed. The truck stalled on the freeway ramp and other streets. These issues occurred since 2000 when the truck was purchased. The lack of notification and choice of fix caused danger and a lot of repair costs. This is unacceptable.
Vehicle's undercarriage caught on fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and the consumer was informed the transmission had overheated. The consumer's insurance company stated a technical service bulletin had been issued which stated if the vehicle was used for towing the transmission May overheat, but the consumer was never notified. The dealer refused to perform the upgrade on the cooling system because they were unable to pull up the codes. One year later, the same problem happened again, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and this time they were able to see that the transmission did indeed overheat, the transmission was replaced under warranty, however if the consumer wanted the upgrade he would be responsible for the charges.
Consumer stated that while driving, when he attempted to change gears and put his foot on the clutch it went all the way down to the floor. He managed to pull to the side and had vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer told the consumer that the clutch was gone. Consumer indicated that he never lost control because he was not going fast. However, he was very unhappy because this is a 2000 model and the gears were already gone. He had to pay $1527.00 to have vehicle repaired. The clutch pedal had gone to the floor board and would not come back up. The clutch pedal also leaked fluid.
Truck was parked on a car port (covered). Truck in gear and parking brake on. I was in garage at bottom of hill. Truck rolled off car port struck an old junk car half way down hill and drove it through the garage door and pinned me on the back wall of the garage. I believe truck was in gear and parking brake on. Police confirmed parking brake was on when they pulled me from accident.
Dates are not correct as I do not have information in front. Major brake issues, transmission shifting issues and turbo is now leaking oil again. Lots of intermittent issues that no one can duplicate. Unsure what to do.
I have had the vehicle a short time and the vehicle has developed a binding in the rear when turning and the gas mileage started to decrease the trassfer case was noisy in 4 wheel drive I took it to the dealer and they said that there was a problem with the rearend and they ordered parts it took 8 days to get my truck back when I picked it up it still had all the same problems and at that time I took a mechanis for a ride he noticed the same things that I did at that time I was asked to bring the truck back on Monday at which I did then the service manager told me the problems where not there I also had another problem with the rear diff seal leaking they replaced the seal and called me to come and pick it up at whictck time I asked about the noise that was in the drive line he told me that he drove the truck several miles and he could not duplicate the problem and the truck was ready …
The clutch failed to engaged when applied. The consumer noticed that the clutch would engaged on its own. The consumer was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. Jb.....consumer stopped at a traffic light with the clutch pedal fully depressed when the vehicle lurched forward towards the crosswalk narrowly avoiding pedestrians. The clutch pedal wa sfukky depressed. Consume rhad to shut off the ignition switch to stop the vehicle. Consume rtook the vehicle to freedom Ford for repairs and was perented with a bill for $520.34. Customer service representative told consumer that repairs were nor covered under warranty since the clutch is not part of the power train.
Clutch assembly becomes inoperative while driving. When operator tries to stop the truck the clutch will not disengage. This causes the truck to bcome a missile. The only way to stop the truck is to kill the engine. This has happen twice the first time while exiting from a interstate hwy at 70 MPH while pulling a gooseneck trailer. The truck pushed the occupants into oncoming side road traffic. The second time the truck had to be driven up onto the sidewalk in a crowed street. Both times the occupants were not injured. This problem comes unexpected and with no warning. The manufacture repaired the defect the first time but refuses to repair the same problem this time.
Manual transmission pilot bushing malfunctioned; pilot bushing has been replaced at 9000 miles. Consumer has contacted dealer. On several occasions clutch would slip, dealer replced flywheel clutch assembly and transmission seal, after leaving dealer, consumer noted dealer had not put fluid in transmission, 2 u joints and the cam sensor was replaced due to drivetrain vibration, transmission now makes howling noise, engine has a no start condition.
Have 3 Ford f-350 diesels all have had clutch problems. Trucks will stay in gear and clutch goes to the floor and will not return.. Vehicle doesn't stop, you must turn off the engine to get it to stop. Very dangerous. Numerous reports of problems on Ford- diesel.com. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***762849
Transmission complaints in other F-350 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2000 Ford F-350?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2000 Ford F-350, 9% of the model year's 304 complaints. The component named most often is clutch assembly (8 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Ford F-350 transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain recall for the 2000 Ford F-350, though it has 4 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 transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 90,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 2 fires 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.