2000 Ford F-250 Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2000 Ford F-250. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 06V286000Aug 1, 20061,200,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Ford F-250 1994–2002, F-350 1994–2002, F-450 SD 1994–2002 +10 more

  Reported issue: On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

  Possible consequence: Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on august 7, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)

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• 01V258000Aug 8, 20011,083,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
  Covers: Ford F-250 2000–2001, Focus 2000–2001, Expedition 2000–2001 +12 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when…

  Possible consequence: Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within…

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• 00V284000Sep 21, 20004,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Ford F-250 1998–2000, F-150 1998–2000, E-350 1998–2000 +2 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: bi-fuel cng pickup trucks and bi-fuel cng vans, modified by cfi control systems, inc., fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 303, "fuel system integrity of compressed natural gas vehicles." the label affixed to the fuel filler door by the vehicle modifier contains the inspection date and expiration date of the cng tank. However, it does not contain the statement "see instructions on…

  Possible consequence: These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.

  Remedy: Owners will be provided a label with the required statement, along with instructions for affixing the label at the fuel filler door. Owner notification began november 2, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable…

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• 99V311000Nov 4, 1999107,540 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Ford F-250 1999–2000, F-350 1999–2000

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines and 8 foot boxes, may not fully satisfy the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." in a 30 mph frontal barrier crash test, a fuel tank vapor recovery valve separated internally. During the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate.

  Possible consequence: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a stop plate assembly on the vehicle frame to prevent recovery valve contact with a frame crossmember during the impact sequence.

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• 99V219000Aug 12, 1999245,300 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Ford F-250 1999–2000, F-350 1999–2000

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 8 foot beds, do not fully satisfy the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel tank front strap isolator may not be properly positioned which could result in the strap cutting the tank during a 30 mph front barrier test, resulting in fuel spillage.

  Possible consequence: During the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will reposition the front strap isolator.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA05005Engine compartment firesClosed · Mar 22, 2005
• RQ00010Parking brake failureClosed · Mar 13, 2000

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