2000 Ford F-350 SD Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 12%of 157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,170miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Ford F-350 SD, 12% of the 157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,170 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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 miles“When you press the brake pedal the steering wheel locks up . When you release the brake it release the steering wheel. 2000 Ford f350 superduty diesel has done this since owned truck approx. From 2003 to current.”
NHTSA complaint #10100579, filed 2004-11, 21,000 miles“While driving, the consumer applied the brakes and the reservoir pump failed. Dealer notified. The power steering hose blew out from the power steering reservoir to the hydro booster.”
NHTSA complaint #10042471, filed 2003-11, 63,000 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 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 16 | 14% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 35 | 19% |
| 2019 | 266 | 57% |
| 2018 | 102 | 50% |
| 2017 | 292 | 51% |
| 2016 | 76 | 36% |
| 2015 | 67 | 32% |
| 2014 | 2 | 29% |
| 2013 | 2 | 22% |
| 2012 | 9 | 31% |
| 2011 | 14 | 33% |
| 2010 | 17 | 34% |
| 2009 | 3 | 16% |
| 2008 | 25 | 25% |
| 2007 | 9 | 36% |
| 2006 | 45 | 35% |
| 2005 | 38 | 18% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 8% |
| 2000 | 19 | 12% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford F-350 SD
41 complaintsTires
36 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford F-350 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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