2000 Ford F-250 SD Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 233 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,125miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Ford F-250 SD, 3% of the 233 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,125 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Spark plug blew out of motor I am the original owner of my truck. I have always had the Ford dealership perform the tune-ups because I am aware of the ongoing problems with the Ford 5.4 engine and spark plugs. I had my daughter in the truck with me at the time of the spark plug coming out and catching on fire. This is completely un-acceptable, Ford motor company obviously knows about the problem. But nothing has been done to correct the problem. I am extremely upset about the dangerous situation this put me and my family in. …”
NHTSA complaint #10629506, filed 2014-08, 195,215 miles“While driving my 2000 f-250 Ford pick up truck equiped with the 7.3 liter diesel engine, the engine suddenly stopped running, without any warning signs. This occured while I was entering a circle intersection, fortunately very early in the morning before any rush hour traffic. When the engine shut down I lost both the power steering and the power braking systems. I was starting my turn to enter the circle and at first thought that I had a front flat tire as the vehicle barely responded to my efforts to gradually turn to the right. …”
NHTSA complaint #10164722, filed 2006-08, 78,250 miles“Pulling out of a parking lot and the strap that holds the gas tank broke (rusted through) and the gas tank fell onto the road surface. The tank was almost full at the time of the incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10621750, filed 2014-08, 118,000 miles“2000 Ford f250, 7.3 diesel, fuel leak from plastic drain valve on the main fuel filter. Leaving a trail of fuel along the road. And under carriage of the truck losing about 4-6 gallons of fuel. Nothing has been done so far. Other than contacting Ford. Filter drain valve, on top of the engine, needs to be replaced. This had the potential of fire, causing serious injury as well as damage to the truck, and environmental safety.”
NHTSA complaint #10174852, filed 2006-12, 47,311 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Ford f-250 super duty. While driving 40 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal thumping noise and noticed that the fuel tank had detached and was dragging on the road. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The fire and police departments were on the scene. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 165,000. The rear strap securing the gas tank failed.”
NHTSA complaint #11222077, filed 2019-06, 165,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10021621Feb 1, 2007Lack of power due to low fuel pressure, fuel tank liner seperation.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 31 | 24% |
| 2021 | 44 | 26% |
| 2020 | 64 | 24% |
| 2019 | 50 | 4% |
| 2018 | 21 | 5% |
| 2017 | 54 | 5% |
| 2016 | 29 | 10% |
| 2015 | 34 | 11% |
| 2014 | 5 | 19% |
| 2013 | 4 | 19% |
| 2012 | 6 | 11% |
| 2011 | 13 | 11% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 26 | 9% |
| 2004 | 38 | 15% |
| 2003 | 24 | 13% |
| 2002 | 10 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 9% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford F-250 SD
69 complaintsTires
40 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford F-250 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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