2000 Ford F-350 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 304 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 Ford F-350, 2% of the 304 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Power steering gets stiff and/or goes out (does not work) when brake is applied while I am driving and/or at a stand still.at times the steering locks up when brake is applied and then comes back gradualy. The turn signal will not stay on while I am driving and will not allow me to turn on if my steering wheel is slightly turned”
NHTSA complaint #758129, filed 2002-02“The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-350 equipped with Guangzhou 9007 bulbs. The contact stated that upon installing the bulbs, he noticed that the low-beam and the high-beam bulbs provided similar illumination. The contact then received an email from Amazon notifying him of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21E004000 (Exterior Lighting). The contact was instructed to fill out a form on the manufacturer's website to receive replacement bulbs; however, the contact had yet to receive the replacement bulbs. …”
NHTSA complaint #11439021, filed 2021-11, 140,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-350. The contact stated the headlights became cloudy and caused the lights to appear dim. The contact was having a hard time driving at night. The dealer inspected the vehicle and suggested that the headlight assembly be replaced. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 115,000. Updated 06/05/12”
NHTSA complaint #10455679, filed 2012-04, 65,000 miles“Consumer states inoperative tail light caused another vehicle to rear end his vehicle. Dealer and the manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8009985, filed 2002-05“Turn signal is not loud enough. Could cause an accident by not knowing signal is still on. Consumer feels door chime is too loud. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #8006135, filed 2002-03Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford F-350
114 complaintsSteering
44 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsWheels
8 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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