2000 Ford F-350 SD Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Ford F-350 SD, 5% of the 157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“The spark plug located at the rear of the right cylinder bank of a 6.8 liter gasoline engine was ejected. The spark plugs in this engine have never been changed to my knowledge so this is not a result of improper torquing procedures. The engine had been operating properly and very seldom has gone over 70 MPH. Acceleration at the time of failure was light and the vehicle was not towing. No fire ensued although there was a faint gasoline odor under the hood right after I shut the engine down. …”
NHTSA complaint #10447480, filed 2012-02, 156,972 miles“Spark plug shooting out of head and rapid loss of power and losing control of vehicle due to speed and hauling camper going up hill spark plug blows out of head and you got nothing engine stall after calling dealer was told this is not a safety issue I say what happens when spark plug goes through hood through windshield and cause accident or death ???? After further looking in to this I know of at least 12 others with same problem why cant Ford put cast iron heads on.”
NHTSA complaint #10226824, filed 2008-05, 75,000 miles“Driving down the road the other day in are 2000 f-350 7.3 diesel reg cab chassis truck pulling 25,000 lb gooseneck trailer was dis engaging the clutch when the clutch assembly broke the bushings went out and broke leaving the clutch useless driving in busy traffic clutch stayed sticking caused a fire under vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10522341, filed 2013-06, 247,560 miles“Both passenger and drivers side axle seals on front rear are hanging out of end of axles. Drivers side is leaking oil.dealer already repaired this problem once at 30k now it is my cost parts counter said Ford redesigned seals because of so many problems”
NHTSA complaint #10110578, filed 2005-02, 30,000 miles“Clutch release bearing (throw out bearing) actuator arm failure resulting in movement of vehicle while clutch pedal is depressed this is the second failure of the subject part in the life of this serial number truck. The first occurred at apx. 37,000 miles; the second at apx. 95,000 miles. Both repairs were completed using oem parts. I am in possession of the second failed part and will make it available for inspection upon request. This failure is a major safety issue as the power train can not be interrupted by normal means. …”
NHTSA complaint #10005503, filed 2003-02, 94,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10023653Nov 1, 20071999-2008 f250-f550 super duty 4x4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4x4.
- 10013402Oct 7, 2005Drive away shudder or vibration.
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10013110Jan 1, 2004Front hubs not engaging, not staying engaged and/or unlocking.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 38% |
| 2025 | 5 | 36% |
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 4 | 10% |
| 2022 | 15 | 13% |
| 2021 | 10 | 10% |
| 2020 | 54 | 29% |
| 2019 | 13 | 3% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 23 | 4% |
| 2016 | 17 | 8% |
| 2015 | 17 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 11 | 11% |
| 2007 | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 13 | 6% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 13 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 28 | 18% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 15 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford F-350 SD
41 complaintsTires
36 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsFuel system
11 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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