2000 Ford F-150 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 152about this part
- Share
- 14%of 1,075 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 152 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Ford F-150, 14% of the 1,075 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 8 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While sitting stationary waiting for a traffic light. When the light changed I began to move and ejected a spark plug from my 5.4l triton engine. After hearing a loud popping noise and the cab of the vehicle filled up with gas fumes. Luckly I was close to home. But I am lucky that the engine compartment did not catch fire from gas and vapors in the engine area.”
NHTSA complaint #10810882, filed 2015-12, 172,000 miles“Having a fuel leak where the tank is strapped to the vehicle. Ford has a recall on this issue, but unfortunately not for my VIN number. I expect Ford to make this right. It is too coincidental to have the same problem but not be covered for a recall. I cannot afford in any way the cost of the repairs for this problem. Please advise.”
NHTSA complaint #10690953, filed 2015-02, 208,000 miles“The gas tank fell off our truck no events leading to the failure we repaired the damage to the tank and bought new straps and put the tank back on the truck gas spilled when this happened.. And my husband hd to get 6 stitches in his finger also the oxygen sensors keep reading bad check engine light on and we have changed all air intake things.”
NHTSA complaint #10394264, filed 2011-04, 145,998 miles“While driving my 2000 Ford f150 pickup, heard crashing sound and heavy scraping. Was able to pull over to side of road and found that the gas tank had dropped from below the vehicle causing a gouge in the gas tank which was dumping the gas onto the road. This happened april 7, 2011. Fortunately I was alone in the car and there were no injuries. But there could have been!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10399906, filed 2011-05, 121,453 miles“Just turned off hwy onto gravel road. Felt a jolt and thought I had a flat tire. Pulled over and upon inspection noticed the fuel tank straps had broken and I was dragging the fuel tank down the road. Due to being on gravel there were no sparks and no fire. Tank was ruined and had to replace that along with both straps. Check engine light will not re-set since the incident as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10401995, filed 2011-05, 121,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V385000Jul 29, 2011Ford is recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year ford f-150, 2004 model year ford f-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year f-250 less than 8,500…Covers: Ford F-150 1997–2004, F-250 1997–1999, Lincoln Blackwood 2002–2003
Related service bulletins
- 10205038Apr 21, 2016Safety recall 11S21 - Fuel tank strap fracture - requests for recall service action
- 10183774Apr 21, 2016For 1997-2003 F-150, 2004 F-150 Heritage, 1997-1999 F-250 Light Duty, or 2002-2003 Blackwood vehicles Safety Recall 11S21 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high…
- 10058101Sep 9, 2014Ford/lincoln: safety recall regarding high corrosion areas for operating, for an extended time, vehicles where both or one strap of fuel tank can fracture, after contacting…
- 10056624Aug 11, 2014Ford/lincoln: safety recall issued due to one or both fuel tank straps fracturing due to being in high corrosion areas for an extended period and dislodging fuel tank. Model…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 4% |
| 2024 | 6 | 3% |
| 2023 | 10 | 2% |
| 2022 | 90 | 15% |
| 2021 | 92 | 9% |
| 2020 | 14 | 2% |
| 2019 | 24 | 2% |
| 2018 | 64 | 3% |
| 2017 | 28 | 2% |
| 2016 | 95 | 5% |
| 2015 | 81 | 5% |
| 2014 | 72 | 5% |
| 2013 | 159 | 5% |
| 2012 | 119 | 7% |
| 2011 | 117 | 5% |
| 2010 | 58 | 7% |
| 2009 | 22 | 7% |
| 2008 | 27 | 7% |
| 2007 | 54 | 11% |
| 2006 | 59 | 10% |
| 2005 | 82 | 7% |
| 2004 | 74 | 4% |
| 2003 | 46 | 11% |
| 2002 | 86 | 10% |
| 2001 | 132 | 11% |
| 2000 | 152 | 14% |
| 1999 | 132 | 13% |
| 1998 | 201 | 15% |
| 1997 | 246 | 9% |
| 1996 | 53 | 16% |
| 1995 | 65 | 10% |
| 1994 | 113 | 17% |
| 1993 | 288 | 49% |
| 1992 | 245 | 52% |
| 1991 | 154 | 51% |
| 1990 | 146 | 53% |
| 1989 | 95 | 42% |
| 1988 | 28 | 20% |
| 1987 | 23 | 25% |
| 1986 | 10 | 16% |
| 1985 | 1 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford F-150
191 complaintsVehicle speed control
188 complaintsEngine cooling
135 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology