Most common 2000 Ford F Super Duty problems
Share of the 63 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford F Super Duty complaints by model year
Best F Super Duty years: 2004, 1996, 1995. Years to avoid: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2008. Compare all years →
2000 Ford F Super Duty recalls (3)
Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Vehicle description: motor home chassis. These vehicles May have a mis-routed wire harness that attaches to the brake pedal position switch. The wire could rub on the steering column, resulting in a short circuit and a blown fuse, causing a loss of stop lamp function.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the wire harness to the brake pedal switch. Owner notification began September 25, 2000.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Vehicle description: f-super duty stripped motor home chassis because they May have a missing or partially installed brake pedal to master cylinder pushrod retaining clip.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the retaining clip installation. Missing or partially installed clips will be properly installed. In addition, dealers will also inspect vehicles for lower than intended wheel lug nut torque;…
Vehicle speed control
Vehicle description: super duty trucks and chassis-cabs equipped with 5.4l manual transmission powertrains. The accelerator cable core wire can wear the cable conduit end fitting due to a fifteen degree angle it makes with the conduit at the throttle body end.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the accelerator cable and throttle body.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 4 possible defects involving the 2000 Ford F Super Duty:
Power assist for steering and braking
There is no summary currently available
Engine stalling
The cam position sensor (cps) provides a critical signal to the subject vehicle (sv) engine management system, the loss of which results in an engine stall.during pe06-011, Ford stated in their response to odi that it is continuing to investigate allegations of cps related engine stall and further advised that an update will be provided upon completion of the investigation.Ford data shows that 20% of the 716,000 svs…
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.
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 Super Duty owners say
Engine & cooling
For the second time in 10 years a spark plug has blown out of the head on the engine the second time being today July 13th 2016 my concern besides the fact that the spark plugs are blowing out is the possibility of fire gas papers being ignited by the spark plug on top of the engine instead of in the engine the first time it happened I was driving on the interstate running 60 miles an hour the second time it happened was this morning on the entrance ramp getting on the interstate
While driving in town, heard a noise in engine compartment, upon inspection, noticed spark plug blew from engine. A few years later it blew another spark plug. Repair shop inserted helicoil both times.
Wheels & tires
Travelling along alcan highway in remote Canada. We had tread seperation blowout on the driver side front that damaged the f350 dually. Tire size was 285/75/16 with around 20,000 miles on them. Tire was unusable and replaced with spare. Scrapped the rim as well due to damage when arriving in anchorage alaska. Do not trust these tires for long road trips.
I have previously complained to this site and the Firestone customer relations of my steeltex a/t tire cracking on the side wall. I was told to have them checked at a Firestone dealer and I was told the integrity of the tire was not compromised. On July 7, 2004, my family and I were almost killed (minor injury) when the right front Firestone steeltex a/t tire exploded, the tread separated from the tire as we were traveling 70 miles an hour on I-85 north. This is a bad product and I believe my suspicions were correct when I previously complained to everyone.
Steering
I was driving up the hill towards tacoma just off the bridge. Traffic stopped suddenly and I had to lock my brakes. When I locked them the truck would not turn either way until I let off the brake more. It seems when the tires are not moving very fast that the power steering will not work. It was a very scary situation and this is not the first time it has happened. I have a hard time turning in to parking spaces also when the truck is not moving quickly. This is a very scary problem as I don't believe I could steer myself out of an accident with the brakes applied.
I am experiencing a severe problem with the steering on my truck. When parked, stopped, or idling, I am unable to turn the wheels in either direction, regardless of surface. This is an issue of safety. I have taken it to the dealer twice and although they are helpful and sympathetic, they are unable to fix the problem. I do not appreciate putting my family in danger as we pull our travel trailer and might incur an instance where I would need my truck to be able to turn and it will not. I have contacted Ford motor company and am waiting for a reply.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Ford F Super Duty a good car?
Based on 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 F Super Duty rates avoid: 2.8× as many complaints as a typical year of the F Super Duty at the same age. It is one of the F Super Duty 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 Super Duty?
The engine & cooling — 19 complaints, 30% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine. Next are the wheels & tires (17) and steering (12).
How many recalls does the 2000 Ford F Super Duty have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2000 Ford F Super Duty, the most recent from September 6, 2000 (switch). 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 Super Duty?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004, 1996 and 1995. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2008. See the full Ford F Super Duty years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Ford F Super Duty problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 85,000 miles; 21% 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.