Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1.2× | 2 | Brake | Few |
| 2001 | 1 | 1.2× | 3 | Suspension | Few |
| 2000 | 0 | −33% | 6 | — | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median F750 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Ford F750 problems
Latest Ford F750 recalls
Parking brake › Driveline › Hydraulic
On certain medium duty chassis cab vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes, the drive line park brake anchor bolt May be susceptible to fatigue loading. The bolt could fracture over time due to insufficient clamp load as a result of improper anchor bolt plating.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the park brake anchor bolt. The recall began on October 6, 2005. Owners May contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Wheels
On certain cab chassis vehicles equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. This allows cracks to develop over time.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2005. Owners May contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Certain medium duty pickup trucks equipped with air brakes that include the optional trailer package fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." the air brake lines connected to the tractor protection valve are misrouted.
Remedy: Dealers will re-route the air lines connected to the tractor protection valve. Owner notification began January 31, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at…
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.
Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the defective drag links. Owner notification began June 12, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Ford F750 should you avoid?
None of the Ford F750 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Ford F750?
2000 has the fewest complaints compared with other F750 years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Ford F750 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the suspension (1) and brakes (1). Suspension complaints peak in the 2001 model year.
How many recalls has the Ford F750 had?
8 recalls across 2000–2005. The model year with the most is 2000. See all Ford F750 recalls by year.
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.