2000 Ford F-350 SD Problems
- Complaints
- 157filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 79,200miles, 122 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Ford F-350 SD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
What owners report
Owners of this model year most often write about the 7.3L diesel engine stalling when the camshaft position sensor fails, usually with no warning. Tire failures, seized or corroded brake and steering parts, and cracked aluminum dually wheels also appear repeatedly, many on trucks that had been used for towing.
- Engine cooling
Diesel engine stalls when camshaft position sensor fails
- 26 complaints (17%)
- median 93,943 mi at 6.5 yrs old (21 state mileage)
- 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
- owner-quoted repair $650 (median of 6 quotes)
- filed 2004–2011
Owners describe the 7.3L diesel dying with no warning while driving, then sometimes restarting after a few minutes and quitting again. Several say the engine shuts off at highway speed, taking power steering and power brakes with it. Complaints describe repeated replacements of the camshaft position sensor, dealer diagnosis after a no-start, and repairs paid by the owner. Some note codes such as P0340 were not stored until a later visit. Reported across a wide mileage range, from under 50,000 to over 180,000 miles, with no clear pattern by age or weather.
What to check: Ask whether the camshaft position sensor has been replaced and what part number was used, and whether any stored codes were read. Carry a spare sensor if the truck is used for towing.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Without any kind of warning my camshaft position sensor on my 2000 Ford f-350 w/7.3 diesel failed, leaving me stranded in rush hour traffic! After having it towed home it took me three days to figure out the problem, and then cost me $162.36 for a new sensor! I will keep the old part in case you want it.”
NHTSA complaint #10175728, filed 2006-12, 53,000 miles“No warning, truck just died. Started up after I coasted to a stop. Good thing I wasn't pulling my trailer coming down vail pass. Died the next day and would not start. Replaced cam position sensor and the truck started right up and no problems since.”
NHTSA complaint #10188509, filed 2007-04, 181,000 miles - Tires
Tire tread separation and sidewall failure
- 30 complaints (19%)
- median 36,000 mi at 4.0 yrs old (19 state mileage)
- 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2001–2015
Complaints describe original-equipment tires separating tread or blowing out on the highway, sometimes with sidewall damage and body damage from flailing tread. Several owners mention the rear dual inner tire losing air or failing. In some cases the tire company attributed the failure to the tire having been run flat, which the owners disputed. Mostly reported between about 17,000 and 49,000 miles on the original tires, often at highway speeds.
What to check: Check tire date codes and look for bulges, sidewall cracking or uneven tread on all wheels, including the inner duals. Ask about the age and brand of the tires currently fitted.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“A 2000 Ford f-350, dually. On the interstate, the front left tire pealed like a banana. We didn't know what had taken place until getting the truck under control and stopped. Thought it was our time, very lucky the truck did not roll over. The damage was shocking! Front bumper, along the whole left side and under carriage to the back . Damaged!”
NHTSA complaint #10039254, filed 2003-09, 36,000 miles“Both rear inside tires went flat at the same time. The right tire had approx. 5390 miles on it since it was the spare from an earlier blowout. The left tire had approx. 22875 miles on it. I have not filed this with the tire company due to their treatment from the first failure. I was towing a fifth wheel rv trailer at the time of the incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10008308, filed 2003-03, 22,875 miles - Steering
Power steering assist drops when braking
- 14 complaints (9%)
- median 63,000 mi at 5.6 yrs old (11 state mileage)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2000–2012
Owners describe the steering becoming very heavy, or seeming to lock, when the brake pedal is pressed, and returning when the pedal is released. Some link it to the power steering pump also feeding the brake booster. Others report the steering gear box output shaft snapping or a power steering hose failing, and one describes a tie rod coming apart while driving. Reported from very low mileage up to about 253,000 miles, with several cases under 50,000 miles.
What to check: Test the steering while holding the brake at a stop and listen for pump noise. Ask whether the power steering pump, gear box or hoses have been replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“2000 f350 4x4 extended cab had steering problems since day one. Truck would wander at all speeds. Dealer finally replaced steering gear box at my request and at my cost and truck now steers as it should. This part should be a warranty part.”
NHTSA complaint #10055186, filed 2004-01, 1,000 miles“While trying to brake at any time the vehicle steering locks up (the pump does not support the pressure for the brakes and steering). After contacting several mechanics this is a Ford diesel common problem and there has not yet to be a correct fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10154637, filed 2006-04, 40,000 miles - Brakes
Brake line corrosion and loss of brakes
- 9 complaints (6%)
- median 77,000 mi at 6.3 yrs old (9 state mileage, few)
- filed 2004–2011
Owners report brake lines rusting through, often where different metals meet along the frame rail, with the pedal going to the floor and fluid leaking. Some describe a line bursting or failing during a normal stop. Complaints also mention a front caliper that would not release and seized caliper float pins causing a dragging or grabbing brake. Usually reported between roughly 67,000 and 175,000 miles on trucks driven in road-salt areas.
What to check: Have the hard brake lines inspected along the frame, especially at the clips and metal transitions, and ask whether any lines or calipers have been replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I experienced a complete brake line failure and loss of brake use on my 2000 Ford f350 super duty 4x4 pickup. Luckily, the failure occurred while my vehicle was being inspected by the state of new jersey. I had to have it towed to the nearest Ford dealership where they proceeded to bill me extensively for replacing the main brake line.”
NHTSA complaint #10137021, filed 2005-09, 67,200 miles“Front brakes, fade and extended stopping distance; there are float pins which keep the calipers centered over the rotors . They have seized up. The vehicle breaking was becoming sluggish. Repeated inspection of the front brake pads indicated their condition to be good. Eventually I decided to order new calipers with pads. These units came with 'new float pins'. Much to my surprise my calipers were good but they were locked in position because of the seized float pins. …”
NHTSA complaint #10149511, filed 2006-02, 80,000 miles - Tires
Cracked aluminum wheels on dually trucks
- 8 complaints (5%)
- median 190,000 mi at 8.9 yrs old (7 state mileage, few)
- filed 2002–2015
Owners of dually trucks describe cracks developing in the original aluminum wheels, sometimes across the spokes, with air loss and a wheel close to coming off the hub. Some had several wheels crack and replaced them at their own cost. Complaints say the trucks had not been driven off road or over curbs. Mostly reported from about 119,000 miles upward, often noticed during highway driving or turning.
What to check: On dually models, inspect each aluminum wheel closely for cracks near the spokes and beads, and ask whether any wheel has been replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I just found my second aluminum wheel cracked. I have a 2000 Ford f350 4x4 dually with oem aluminum wheels. I had one crack about a year ago and I replaced it. So this is the second one I have found cracked. The crack goes into on one of the 5 spokes with a crack starting into another. If I had not found either crack, it could caused a crash or injury.”
NHTSA complaint #10212461, filed 2007-12, 224,605 miles“The cast aluminum wheels on the f350 Ford super duty dully can break, and did on my truck. The wheels are not strong enough to support the weight of the truck with the 7.3 liter diesel engine. If the front wheel breaks on this truck on the highway at normal speeds someone is going to die. My truck weighs just short of 8,000 lbs. It has never been driven off road and never been abused, such as pot holes, curbs, and that sort of thing. I did file a report with Ford mtr. …”
NHTSA complaint #10242484, filed 2008-09, 197,000 miles
Buying note. Have a mechanic inspect the brake lines, front-end steering parts and alloy wheels before buying, and confirm the service history for the camshaft position sensor on diesel trucks. Since most complaints here are tied to wear and corrosion, condition and maintenance records matter more than mileage alone.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 157 consumer complaints for the 2000 Ford F-350 SD. 122 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 79,200 miles. Of all complaints, 8 involved a crash, 7 a fire, 7 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 18 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling41 26%
- Tires36 23%
- Steering19 12%
- Brakes15 9.6%
- Electrical system15 9.6%
- Fuel system11 7.0%
- Vehicle speed control8 5.1%
- Wheels8 5.1%
- Suspension7 4.5%
Also reported: Body and structure (6), Engine (2), Other or unknown (2), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seat belts (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “(1) no events besides a sudden miss or complete lose of power (2) engine dies (3) I have had my 2000 f350 drw and I tow 16k lbs I have had the motor cut out and die at highway speeds, I replaced the cps twice in 15,000 miles at 105 bucks each from international. Towing this amount of weight at this type of speed is not safe to have a motor that dies with no warning.”
NHTSA complaint #10188799, filed 2007-04, 155,000 milesTires: “I had a serious tire failure. The internal steel belts separated causing the tire to deform. Fortunately I was able to get off the highway safely without incident, although it was very scary. The tire was a firestone steeltex radial r4s ii. It was on my 2000 Ford f350 truck. I only have 24,000 miles on the truck. I am now worried the other tires may have the same issue. Is there any recall on this model of tire?”
NHTSA complaint #10171140, filed 2006-10, 24,000 milesSteering: “Dt: the steering shaft (power steering gear box output shaft) snapped off while approaching a stop sign at about 35 MPH. When this happened the vehicle did stop with no accident. I am in the process of fixing this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10122289, filed 2005-05, 95,870 milesBrakes: “Brake line failure on main line from master cylinder to rear axle. Released fluid on ground and in air, basically no brakes when this happened' line was corroded right where stainless line changes to metal some sort of dissimilar metal corrosion going on many cases on line about these trucks and brake lines.”
NHTSA complaint #10323623, filed 2010-04, 119,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
25% of the 122 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 49,000 and 135,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 09V399000Oct 13, 2009Vehicle speed controlCovers: Ford F-350 SD 1993–1997, 1999–2003, E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +12 more
Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and…
- 07V553000Dec 5, 2007Engine and engine cooling › Engine › DieselCovers: Ford F-350 SD 1997–2003, F-450 SD 1997–2003, E Series 1997–2003 +3 more
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Recall details for the 2000 Ford F-350 SD → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 18 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10171326Jan 13, 2020Equipment. This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for…
- 10171325Jan 13, 2020Equipment. This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for…
- 10148818Oct 2, 2018Steering. This 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 joint assembly…
- 10028404Dec 1, 2013Steering, Tires. Ford trucks service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Vehicles have experienced severe steering wheel and front wheel vibrations and oscillations after traveling over a bump or…
- 10024865Apr 1, 2008Engine cooling. 1999-2008 7.3l/6.0l/6.4l/4.5l diesel f-super duty - clean the charge air cooler (cac) system after certain turbo or engine failures - service tip.
- 10021281Dec 1, 2007Fuel system. Water in the fuel tank behind rear axle - 6.0l, 6.4l and 7.3l diesel engine. *kb updated 2/29/08.
- 10023653Nov 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. 1999-2008 f250-f550 super duty 4x4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4x4.
- 10022675Sep 19, 2007Brakes. Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes.
- 10021484May 8, 2007Exterior lighting. Adding additional bulbs to turn indicator or hazard flasher circuits.
- 10022243Apr 1, 2007Engine cooling. Lack of power due to low fuel pressure - fuel tank liner seperation.
Other model years of the Ford F-350 SD
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | — | 7 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 14 | 2,050 | 7 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 45 | 14,000 | 3 | — | — | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 41 | 9,500 | 15 | — | — | 50 · Typical | Too new |
| 2022 | 113 | 50,000 | 17 | — | — | 66 · More | Rising |
| 2021 | 98 | 89,545 | 14 | — | — | 51 · Typical | Rising |
| 2020 | 189 | 59,000 | 15 | — | — | 78 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 467 | 21,000 | 11 | — | — | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2018 | 205 | 25,000 | 9 | — | — | 88 · More | Falling |
| 2017 | 575 | 26,000 | 13 | — | — | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2016 | 209 | 48,300 | 3 | — | — | 39 · Typical | Falling |
| 2015 | 208 | 55,000 | 3 | — | — | 35 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2014 | 7 | 40,000 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 9 | 26,000 | 9 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 29 | 36,000 | 9 | — | — | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2011 | 43 | 43,100 | 7 | — | — | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2010 | 50 | 70,000 | 6 | — | — | 8 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 19 | 14,775 | 4 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2008 | 101 | 39,750 | 0 | — | — | 1 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2007 | 25 | 36,275 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 127 | 38,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 217 | 44,900 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 130 | 75,478 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 132 | 45,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 124 | 63,525 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 158 | 58,295 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 157 | 79,200 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 142 | 95,500 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford F-350 SD?
Owners of this model year most often write about the 7.3L diesel engine stalling when the camshaft position sensor fails, usually with no warning. The issues reported most often: Diesel engine stalls when camshaft position sensor fails; Tire tread separation and sidewall failure; Power steering assist drops when braking.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Ford F-350 SD have?
NHTSA recorded 157 consumer complaints for the 2000 Ford F-350 SD as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Ford F-350 SD is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 41 complaints (26% of the total), followed by tires with 36.
Has the 2000 Ford F-350 SD been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Ford F-350 SD reported?
Among the 122 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 79,200 miles and the middle half falls between 49,000 and 135,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.