2000 Ford F-250 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,550miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Ford F-250, 3% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,550 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Recall campaign 01v258000 concerning windshield wipers. When the consumer contacted the manufacturer, he was told that this vehicle did not fall into this recall although the consumer was experiencing the same problem. The wipers were intermittent after about ten miles of operation, then would not shut off. A local Ford dealer replaced the wiper motor assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #10108984, filed 2005-05, 72,537 miles“While traveling on the highway and without prior warning, the windshield wipers stopped while in use. . The wiper motor was replaced under recall previously, however the second time the cover and switch assembly was replaced at the consumer expense. Also the pinion seal was replaced due to a leak. Ph”
NHTSA complaint #10021952, filed 2003-06, 34,550 miles“When vehicle goes through large puddles of water it splashs onto windshield, causing it to be very blurred. It takes several wipes before windshield is cleared enough to see. Windshield is so covered that driver can't tell what is in front or where he is going. Manufacturer will look into the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #898742, filed 2001-11“While driving approximately 30 MPH in heavy rain windshield wipers stopped working. Consumer smelled burning plastic, and vehicle caught on fire. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The rain put out the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10071398, filed 2004-04“While parked with key on in accessory position windshield wipers came on by themselves. Vehicle started smoking between dash and underneath hood, and could hear a sizzling noise. Smelled rubber burning. Could not turn wipers off until pulling fuse from fuse block.”
NHTSA complaint #8004162, filed 2002-02Related recalls
- 01V258000Aug 8, 2001Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor…Covers: Ford F-250 2000–2001, Focus 2000–2001, Expedition 2000–2001 +12 more
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 22 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 12 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford F-250
107 complaintsSteering
48 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford F-250
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology