2000 Ford F-250 SD Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 233 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Ford F-250 SD, 3% of the 233 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,500 miles.
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.
“I recently purchased a used f-250. While trying to park it in a parking lot, I was traveling at about 1 MPH. While stopped or barely moving, the steering wheel is impossible to turn. It makes parking extremely difficult while in close proximity to other vehicles, and/or people. This is a potential safety issue, making an accident extremely likely. The truck has the 7.3l power stroke diesel.”
NHTSA complaint #10543679, filed 2013-09, 240,880 miles“I was just seconds away from getting on the highway when the steering went completely out!! It happened in the following way. After making a left turn, fortunately I looked down and noticed the steering wheel was about 90 degrees off from center. With my mechanical background I knew that this was serious and pulled off the road. I checked the tie rods, suspension, tires looking for anything obvious and didn't find anything. Got back in the truck to test the steering wheel and as I turned the wheel there was a slight resistance then pop and the wheel spun freely. …”
NHTSA complaint #10535621, filed 2013-08, 175,000 miles“Dt: the contact complained about a defect in the braking system. When depressing the brake pedal it went to the floor without stopping the vehicle. He had to push the brake pedal several times to stop the vehicle. In addition, power steering worked intermittently. Because of the high cost of repairs the vehicle has not been seen by a dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10144563, filed 2005-12, 116,000 miles“Unable to steer while brakes are applied. This occurs when the vehicle is stopped. The wheels barely turn at all if the brakes are applied, and the vehicle is not moving.”
NHTSA complaint #10041239, filed 2003-10, 60,900 miles“2000 f250 crew cab truck: steering control problems, I.e.; steering wander, bump steering . Vehicle has been to Ford dealerships for repair but problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #10043638, filed 2003-10, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10148818Oct 2, 2018This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball…
- 10028404Dec 1, 2013Ford trucks service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Vehicles have experienced severe steering wheel and front wheel vibrations and oscillations after…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 24% |
| 2024 | 4 | 10% |
| 2023 | 5 | 11% |
| 2022 | 8 | 6% |
| 2021 | 15 | 9% |
| 2020 | 46 | 17% |
| 2019 | 776 | 67% |
| 2018 | 252 | 63% |
| 2017 | 717 | 62% |
| 2016 | 118 | 41% |
| 2015 | 126 | 43% |
| 2014 | 7 | 27% |
| 2013 | 3 | 14% |
| 2012 | 18 | 32% |
| 2011 | 47 | 39% |
| 2010 | 13 | 41% |
| 2009 | 7 | 30% |
| 2008 | 39 | 28% |
| 2007 | 23 | 43% |
| 2006 | 102 | 37% |
| 2005 | 67 | 23% |
| 2004 | 15 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 | 21 | 7% |
| 2000 | 8 | 3% |
| 1999 | 14 | 6% |
| 1997 | 4 | 10% |
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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsFuel system
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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