2000 Ford F-150 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 66about this part
- Share
- 6%of 1,075 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 66 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Ford F-150, 6% of the 1,075 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2000 Ford xl triton is great. It has 201,000 miles and runs like a new vehicle. My problem is that the paint has bubbbled and peeled back. It has left some light rust spots under the paint. I would like to have it fixed. After talking with other owners, they said the problem is the thickness of the painy.”
NHTSA complaint #10885185, filed 2016-07, 195,000 miles“Broken fuel tank strap. Looked at my truck fuel tank hanging low. Looked underside front fuel tank strap gone. I had about 20 gallons in tank, or 3/4 full. I was about to head to family's house 25 miles away when noticed,. This was on a saturday morning. Went to Ford dealer, they had both straps in stock. Replaced both straps. Took about 30 minutes to replace.”
NHTSA complaint #10400844, filed 2011-05, 80,000 miles“1995-2000 Ford pickup extended cab the doors crack on the out side that I can see don't know if there damaged internally and I don't know the consequences if it continues to crack. Contacted Ford motor company they said they knew nothing about it went to various car lots around indianapolis in. And checked others everyone was cracked Ford also said there is a fix for this problem at our expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10163554, filed 2006-07, 50,000 miles“My 2000 Ford f150 super-cab door is starting to crack, approximately 3 above the bottom of the window. My research on-line shows that many other Ford f150 from 1997-2000 are experiencing this same problem. I have been in contact with Ford customer service, who state there are no known problems of this type.”
NHTSA complaint #10068115, filed 2004-04, 43,000 miles“2000 Ford F-150 lariat 4 x 4 windshield leaks. As a result of this leak the windshield wipers sporadically go on. The switch is off but the wipers just come on. I have to pull the fuse so it will not happen. When it rains I have to put the fuse back in so they will work.”
NHTSA complaint #10140246, filed 2005-10, 55,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10014165Dec 27, 2004Aluminum corrosion - service tip.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 24 | 6% |
| 2022 | 14 | 2% |
| 2021 | 36 | 3% |
| 2020 | 22 | 3% |
| 2019 | 32 | 2% |
| 2018 | 193 | 8% |
| 2017 | 112 | 8% |
| 2016 | 199 | 10% |
| 2015 | 148 | 8% |
| 2014 | 31 | 2% |
| 2013 | 48 | 2% |
| 2012 | 24 | 1% |
| 2011 | 33 | 2% |
| 2010 | 92 | 11% |
| 2009 | 34 | 10% |
| 2008 | 23 | 6% |
| 2007 | 31 | 6% |
| 2006 | 44 | 8% |
| 2005 | 77 | 7% |
| 2004 | 104 | 5% |
| 2003 | 32 | 8% |
| 2002 | 45 | 5% |
| 2001 | 65 | 5% |
| 2000 | 66 | 6% |
| 1999 | 95 | 9% |
| 1998 | 138 | 10% |
| 1997 | 226 | 8% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 18 | 3% |
| 1994 | 33 | 5% |
| 1993 | 13 | 2% |
| 1992 | 8 | 2% |
| 1991 | 8 | 3% |
| 1990 | 4 | 1% |
| 1989 | 8 | 4% |
| 1988 | 9 | 6% |
| 1987 | 5 | 5% |
| 1986 | 9 | 15% |
| 1985 | 3 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford F-150
191 complaintsVehicle speed control
188 complaintsFuel system
152 complaintsEngine cooling
135 complaintsBrakes
80 complaintsAir bags
69 complaintsSteering
68 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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