Most common 2000 Ford F-550 SD problems
Share of the 72 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford F-550 SD complaints by model year
Best F-550 SD years: 2018, 2013, 2017. Years to avoid: 2000, 1999, 2004, 2006, 2005. Compare all years →
2000 Ford F-550 SD recalls (5)
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.
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.
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 defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 4 possible defects involving the 2000 Ford F-550 SD:
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…
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…
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…
What 2000 Ford F-550 SD owners say
Wheels & tires all 37 →
I own a 2000 Ford f550 modified by fontaine modification company, louisville, ky to tow a fifth wheel trailer, gvr 15,900 lbs. This was a demo vehicle for fontaine and had 2598 miles on the odometer. It was delivered to me as a new vehicle with a 3 year 36,000 miles warranty on 9-29-2002. Prior to purchasing this vehicle, the dealer, cunningham campers had two blow outs on the right rear dual 225/70r-19.5/f general tires on 8-6-2002. Two more blow outs, (explosions) occurred in of June 2003, while the vehicle was parked. I replaced the general tires with Michelin tires. This vehicle was delivered without high pressure valve stems which I replaced with the high pressure valve stems after the second blowout. …
While pulling 17,000 lb. 5th wheel at 75 MPH or more a passerby honked his horn and pointed to the vehicle rear passenger dual tires. The consumer pulled over and found that the inside tire tread had completely separated from the sidewalls. The tire did not blow out, the valve stem was defective and all the air leaked out causing the tire to deflate and then separate, dealer replaced the defective rubber valve stems with steel stems. Two more rubber valve stems were leaking and dealer replaced with steel, consumer thinks the recall was not done properly, if it had been the stems would not have leaked again, NHTSA campaign id#01V046000, general tires, dot#cu9rhmtj0600, tire size# 225/70r 195 lmt400.
Brakes
The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-550. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the power steering and brake lines were leaking causing the brakes and steering to become inoperable. The contact pulled over and topped off the power steering fluid reservoir and drove to the residence. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
The purpose of this is to shed light on a defective parking brake system designed by Ford. The system will affect several model years of Ford light and medium duty trucks. The parking brake pedal assembly does not withstand regular use it tends to fall apart. The last assembly installed in my f-500 is a Ford new assembly and held up for 18000 miles, Ford now refuses to provide a replacement under warranty. The failure of the system has cause this truck to roll and hit parked cars. The entire design is a failure as it can not safely hold the weight of an empty vehicle. My truck weighs 14000 empty and is rated at 19000 gvw. The assembly even when adjusted properly can not hold the vehicle on an incline. The inside the rotor hat design for parking brakes is a copy from the light SUV's Ford produces. This is not an adequate design for heavier vehicles. …
Fuel & propulsion system
Tl contact owns a 2000 Ford f550. The contact stated that the material in the fuel tank has detached from the inner structure of the tank. The material was in the fuel injector and caused the vehicle to stall and shuts off intermittently while driving 65 MPH. The contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer to replace the fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel sender, fuel filters, and the fuel injectors. The repairs have remedied the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle could have caused a crash while stalling. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 98,450.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford f550. The contact stated that the gas tank was faulty since he had it replaced in 2007 and needs to be replaced again due to corrosion. The dealer did not offer any assistance due to the age of the vehicle. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 90,000. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Ford F-550 SD a good car?
Based on 72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 F-550 SD rates avoid: 7.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the F-550 SD at the same age. It is one of the F-550 SD 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-550 SD?
The wheels & tires — 37 complaints, 51% of all complaints for this model year, most often about valve. Next are the brakes (8) and fuel & propulsion system (7).
How many recalls does the 2000 Ford F-550 SD have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2000 Ford F-550 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-550 SD?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018, 2013 and 2017. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2000, 1999, 2004, 2006 and 2005. See the full Ford F-550 SD years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Ford F-550 SD problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 53,000 miles; 43% 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.