2000 Ford F-350 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 304 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 182,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2000 Ford F-350, 3% of the 304 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 182,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-350. The contact stated that he attempted to accelerate, but the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by the dealer and no repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 182,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10454744, filed 2012-04, 182,000 miles“While approaching the highway, brakes were applied, the ABS light came on, then brakes locked up and engine failed to slow down causing brakes to go in ABS, consumer ran into another vehicle and started to push the other vehicle two lanes length. Consumer applied park brake and vehicle stopped. Contacted dealer and the dealer could not find the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #8004233, filed 2002-02“While driving on highway and slowing down to make a turn, vehicle started making loud noises. Also, steering got hard to turn, and had no brakes. Pulled over and shut vehicle off. Started it back up and everything was fine. Another time wife had the vehicle, went to stop at a red light, and vehicle went straight through the intersection into the ditch. Had no power brakes or steering. Contacted dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #855600, filed 2000-01“When accelerator is depressed gas pedal intermittently sticks or won't move at all. When it does release vehicle would experience sudden acceleration. Dealer reset the computer, but problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10076179, filed 2004-06“While getting on express way, with out warning, vehicle will accelerate to 65-68 MPH; this resulted in all lights to illuminate on dash board. This cause a failure of the brakes and a rear end collision. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8006507, filed 2002-03Related recalls
- 06V286000Aug 1, 2006On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.Covers: Ford F-350 1994–2002, F-250 1994–2002, F-450 SD 1994–2002 +10 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 13 | 8% |
| 2003 | 13 | 14% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 15 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 9% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 8 | 8% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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