2000 Ford F-350 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 6%of 304 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,300miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Ford F-350, 6% of the 304 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,300 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have an f350 diesel year is 2000. In 2003 I had engine-sensor failure. Ford said it was the cam sensor and charged approx. $400 to repair. This started happening again in feb. 2006. I had private repair shop replace cams, still stalls,took truck to Ford repair, replaced glowplugs and charged several hundred dollars, still having trouble. Seems to be worse in morning after non use for 12 hours.”
NHTSA complaint #10152298, filed 2006-03, 95,600 miles“Automatic remote starter started while the hood was up. Dealer was suppose to install a pin switch that would not allow the engine to be started while the hood was up. This was a precaution in the event of a mishap while a mechanic was working on the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10057795, filed 2004-02, 85,000 miles“While driving at low speeds idler arm on serpentine belt loosened and the belt came off. This could have resulted in loss of power steering and brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10038188, filed 2004-03, 64,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The failure also occurred on six previous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 125,870 and the current mileage was 162,550.”
NHTSA complaint #10421366, filed 2011-08, 125,870 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Ford f350. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH when the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The engine started to exhibit black smoke and he was able to continue driving home once the vehicle was restarted. The dealer was contacted and they advised him that he would need to replace the motor. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10393080, filed 2011-03, 110,000 milesEngine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 8 | 5% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 | 31 | 24% |
| 2007 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 | 21 | 14% |
| 2005 | 17 | 15% |
| 2004 | 64 | 40% |
| 2003 | 19 | 21% |
| 2002 | 19 | 16% |
| 2001 | 12 | 8% |
| 2000 | 17 | 6% |
| 1999 | 22 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 26 | 17% |
| 1996 | 17 | 13% |
| 1995 | 25 | 19% |
| 1994 | 13 | 14% |
| 1993 | 21 | 21% |
| 1992 | 10 | 19% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
| 1990 | 9 | 23% |
| 1989 | 5 | 12% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford F-350
114 complaintsSteering
44 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford F-350
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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