2000 Ford F-350 SD Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2000 Ford F-350 SD, 5% of the 157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles. 3 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.
“200 Ford f-350 burned to ground after being parked in driveway for five hrs. Suspect cruise control switch. Fire marshall said obvious short in wiring. Did not have comprehensive coverage, business auto liability will not cover any of over $8,000 loss of tools, equipment and supplies because the fire was not caused by my negligence. Loss of truck, tools and supplies estimate over $20,000. Why is Ford not responsible?? Have read of many other similar circumstances.”
NHTSA complaint #10294581, filed 2009-12, 280,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that brake fluid was leaking from the wires that were connected to the master cylinder and onto the electrical connector. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) but was advised that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 160,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10555724, filed 2013-12, 160,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Ford f350 super duty. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire while idling. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the fire. He took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the vehicle speed deactivation switch caused the fire. As of september 17, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 180,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10203189, filed 2007-09, 180,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Ford f350 super duty. When the contact started the engine, smoke appeared under the hood. He immediately turned off the vehicle, looked under the hood, and discovered that the speed deactivation switch wires were burning. The local mechanic confirmed that the deactivation switch failed and brake fluid was leaking. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that his vehicle experienced symptoms of the vehicle speed control recall, but it was not included. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 253,000 and failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 06/16/08”
NHTSA complaint #10229333, filed 2008-05, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Ford f350 sd. She stated that she received Ford recall notice the first week in november of 2009 and the dealer was not able to give her an appointment until january 15 2010. The dealer advised her to park the vehicle outside since a fire could occur. She stated that the repair exceeded a reasonable time. The current mileage was 160,000. Updated 02/1710 updated 02/19/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10300328, filed 2010-01Related recalls
- 09V399000Oct 13, 2009Ford 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…Covers: Ford F-350 SD 1993–1997, 1999–2003, E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +12 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 8 | 8% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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