2000 Ford F-150 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 135about this part
- Share
- 13%of 1,075 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 135 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Ford F-150, 13% of the 1,075 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 48 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2000 Ford F-150 with 5.4 trident engine blew a spark plug out of the cylinder head. I had no problems before this. I understand this happens to hundreds of 5.4 engines. There are no recalls for this defect. Can anything be done about this motor?I cannot afford the $3000.00 repair bill. Ford knows about this but will not do anything about it.”
NHTSA complaint #10409101, filed 2011-06, 223,000 miles“I have had 2 spark plugs blow out of cylinders, once while driving and once while it was idling in the driveway. The spark plugs were torqued in using a torque wrench, but work loose with time. I have to check the tightness of the plugs every six months or they will loosen up and blow out. I have helicoils put in for the threads, but it is $400 each time it happens.”
NHTSA complaint #10392826, filed 2011-03, 125,000 miles“I own a 2000 Ford F-150, triton 4.6 liter. July 2007, blown spark plug from cylinder head; cost for repair $636.00. May 2009, blown spark plug (#3) from cylinder head; cost for repair $606.00 plus $81.00 for rental vehicle. I understand Ford will not take responsibility for repairing and or reimbursing a customer for their expenses. Signed, another unhappy Ford owner.”
NHTSA complaint #10269803, filed 2009-05, 126,890 miles“For the third time I am having to take my 2000 Ford f150 in to have the heater core replaced the first two times I took it into the dealership to determine the problem. Each previous time ended with the heater core being replaced. Each time the issue is preceded by fluid leaking onto the street and into the cab. As it drips into the cab it gives off a pungent smell. The first time the heater core was replaced I paid 800 dollars for the work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10372446, filed 2010-12, 75,000 miles“Blown spark plug on my 2000 Ford F-150 5.4 triton. Known to only have half the required threads in the cylinder head for the spark plug, have had neither compensation or a recall. This is very dangerous as it happened to me towing a boat going on to the interstate. Destroyed the plug, the coil pack (cop style) and the intake elbow of my after market intake system. Over $600 in damages.”
NHTSA complaint #10161531, filed 2006-07, 88,903 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10024865Apr 1, 20081999-2008 7.3l/6.0l/6.4l/4.5l diesel f-super duty - clean the charge air cooler (cac) system after certain turbo or engine failures - service tip.
- 10023943Oct 1, 2007Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes…
- 10018745Nov 14, 2005Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
- 10014685Mar 21, 2005Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4l 2v engine.
- 10014666Mar 7, 2005Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded egr (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow.
- 10011162Aug 23, 2004Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 4 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 19 | 2% |
| 2020 | 11 | 1% |
| 2019 | 62 | 5% |
| 2018 | 88 | 4% |
| 2017 | 70 | 5% |
| 2016 | 30 | 1% |
| 2015 | 25 | 1% |
| 2014 | 10 | 1% |
| 2013 | 20 | 1% |
| 2012 | 17 | 1% |
| 2011 | 33 | 2% |
| 2010 | 31 | 4% |
| 2009 | 10 | 3% |
| 2008 | 22 | 6% |
| 2007 | 41 | 8% |
| 2006 | 77 | 13% |
| 2005 | 111 | 10% |
| 2004 | 167 | 8% |
| 2003 | 69 | 16% |
| 2002 | 196 | 24% |
| 2001 | 234 | 19% |
| 2000 | 135 | 13% |
| 1999 | 219 | 21% |
| 1998 | 174 | 13% |
| 1997 | 529 | 19% |
| 1996 | 23 | 7% |
| 1995 | 71 | 11% |
| 1994 | 52 | 8% |
| 1993 | 52 | 9% |
| 1992 | 37 | 8% |
| 1991 | 17 | 6% |
| 1990 | 21 | 8% |
| 1989 | 13 | 6% |
| 1988 | 11 | 8% |
| 1987 | 9 | 10% |
| 1986 | 9 | 15% |
| 1985 | 4 | 14% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
| 1983 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford F-150
191 complaintsVehicle speed control
188 complaintsFuel system
152 complaintsBrakes
80 complaintsAir bags
69 complaintsSteering
68 complaintsBody and structure
66 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsSuspension
41 complaintsTires
34 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsEngine
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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