2000 Ford F-350 SD Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Ford F-350 SD, 4% of the 157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 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.
“While pulling into my garage I heard a strange clunck noise from the rear end. It turned out to be my spare tire falling off. The factory spare tire carrier cable broke. The cable showed no signs of corrosion, I finally found the crimped on end in the driveway to confirm the cable broke at the point of crimp. Thank goodness this happened in my driveway and not at 70mph, who knows what kind of damage or who would have been killed as a result of this. I called my local Ford dealership to inquire on a recall or at least a TSB, none existed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10088998, filed 2004-09, 54,000 miles“Dt: the contact states there is a flat piece of metal that holds the bed together; the metal was completely rusted and apart from the bends of the truck. He has an arrow technical body. Contacted, redding the manufacturer of the bed of the truck; they called their bosses and said they could not do anything for him because he was the owner of only one truck. He has found this is a major problem. Found out that they could not put under coat underneath the truck because of a fire hazard. …”
NHTSA complaint #10132875, filed 2005-08, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Ford f-350 diesel. The contact noticed there was a excessive rust on the frame and the exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised him that he needed a frame, truck bed, etc. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000. Updated 12/05/11”
NHTSA complaint #10430184, filed 2011-10, 118,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-350 SD. The contact attempted to open the rear driver and passenger side doors but noticed that the top door latch would not release. The bottom latch released without failure. The contact was unable to open the rear doors. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician advised that the door assembly would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 237,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10462300, filed 2012-06, 237,000 miles“2000 f350 rust : 8 ft. Bed, rails under bed, cab rust, cross member under bed from right frame to left frame, running boards. Replaced oil pan because of rust years earlier.”
NHTSA complaint #10430199, filed 2011-10Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 | 5 | 12% |
| 2022 | 8 | 7% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 12 | 6% |
| 2019 | 23 | 5% |
| 2018 | 24 | 12% |
| 2017 | 45 | 8% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford F-350 SD
41 complaintsTires
36 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsSuspension
7 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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