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-450 SD owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Dt*: the contact stated there is not enough clearance on the hub pilot rear wheels to be able to remove the wheels. In 2004 an independent repair shop used a cutting torch to remove the wheels in pieces. At that time the repair shop applied two new rear wheels and remounted the tires. Now the same thing is happening with the replacement wheels. Additionally the horn blows on its own. An independent mechanic replaced the horn relay. Shortly after the replacement the horn sounded again on its own. This is more likely to happen in damp/ humid weather conditions. The dealership was made aware of the problems.
This is my third Firestone tire on the same vehicle. 2-11-04 @est.1500 hrs in baker ca. Mileage 9,950 miles. *left front tire tread started to come off of Firestone tire casing. It is really sad that Firestone isn't held accountable for putting out such bad tires. Firestone per norma y. Gray my tire failures are all my fault. No one but Firestone can keep the right pressure or not damage the tire causing it to come apart. I' m beginning to think this is a waste of time.
I have a 2000 Ford f-450 with 19.5" general tires. I had a flat tire whereby the valve stem blew out. I had to replace the valve stems in all tires because, according to the tire shop where they were replaced,they were the wrong valve stems. The stems were not for high pressure tires but rather regular automobile tires. Ford had a recall but only checked to see if they were leaking. They shouild have replaced them with the proper valves.
While traveling and depressing clutch, pedal would not depress. Consumer stopped vehicle by depressing brake pedal. Clutch plate breaks in same spot every time it breaks, this has happened four times, consumer has been told the motor is too strong for transmission which is causing clutch to tear up. Air conditioner failed, transmission missing one belt and was almost out. Exhaust loose. Wire harness dangling under vehicle, electrical repairs complete, however consumer did not specify what kind of repairs. 3 tires failed, 2 experienced tread separation, one tire general replaced, no size or dot number. Recall 01V046 regarding valve stems, consumer paid for replacement of valve stems, due to they had rotted.
On two occasions a tire on the vehicle experienced a sudden blowout, the first tire blewout while driving, this tire had 25000 mile at the time of failure, at this time the consumer discovered there was a recall (01v-046)on the valve stem and made an appointment with the dealer but prior to the appointment the valve stem had to be replaced due to a leak, the vehicle waw taken to the dealer for the recall but nothing was done, the second tire blewout while the vehicle was sitting a stop light, this tire had 28000 miles at the time of failure, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replaced tires (continental-general tire 225-70r19.5 lmt-400). Nlm
Tires were original equipment on a 2000, Ford, f450, tire size p22570r19.5, tires had thirty-three thousand miles on them, consumer noted three out of six tires failed. One tire went completely flat after driving into a hole. Second tire tread blewout completely out at sidewall, and third tire tread separated from entire tread from inner part of tread, outer part of the tread. 2nd tire blewout while vehicle was parked, both of the tires failed with only the weight of the truck, it was not overloaded, continental general, dot cu9r1hpk1300, size 19.5.
Local Goodyear representative says this has happened a lot - lug nuts recently tightened by fire department personnel. I am not the owner but am the fire chief. Vehicle belongs to the town of dundee. The lug holes in the rims are widened. A number of the bolts are stripped and broken. This could be a serious safety problem. The vehicle is absolutely not overloaded.
Valve stems are braking off at tire rim, causing tire to go flat. Ford has been contacted. Ford has issued a recall #01V046 but only inspected vehicle for leaks. The valve stems need replacing. Other valve stems are made from steel. These are made of rubber which can break off with a load.
Dueler right rear inside tire, original equipment, size 225/70r19.5, dot# cu9rihtk0400 blew out while putting air into tire. Consumer received hand/arm injuries. Tire contractor for continental tire was notified, and was unwilling to assist in this matter. Tire is available for analysis.
While driving at 60 MPH two rear tires had a blowout at sidewalls. Original equipment, 8700 miles mounted on a 2000, Ford, 450 truck. Consumer stated that he replaced four tires but general tires will not replace any tires, they claim that Ford mounted them incorrectly.
Related recalls
Tires › Valve
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with commercial truck tires that have steel cords in the tire sidewall. The valve stems May have been torn or damaged during assembly and could leak causing sidewall damage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the valve stems for leakage, and will replace both the valve stem and the tire if leakage is present. Owner notification began March 28, 2001.
NHTSA investigations
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…
Wheel & Tire complaints in other F-450 SD years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2000 Ford F-450 SD?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2000 Ford F-450 SD, 51% of the model year's 43 complaints. The component named most often is valve (9 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Ford F-450 SD wheel & tire problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 01V-046 (valve, Feb 14, 2001). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Ford F-450 SD wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 31,000 miles, and 25% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury 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.