2000 Ford F-350 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 304 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Ford F-350, 1% of the 304 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“Vehicle was parked with motor running, and consumer noticed black smoke in cab, and flames coming from under hood. Put out fire, and had vehicle towed to dealer, who found faulty windshield wiper motor caused fire. Fuses did not blow, consumer felt this will happen again. Ford not willing to replace vehicle, just do repairs. Consumer wanted vehicle replaced. This happened 3 weeks after purchase of vehicle!”
NHTSA complaint #876496, filed 2000-12“On march 15, 2001 consumer noticed crack in windshield. On march 18, 2001 while driving 55 - 60 MPH, windshield developed a crack, crack went from bottom of windshield to top. No rock hit windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #883372, filed 2001-03Related recalls
- 01V258000Aug 8, 2001Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor…Covers: Ford F-350 2000–2001, F-250 2000–2001, Focus 2000–2001 +12 more
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 13 | 3% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 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 complaintsExterior lighting
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology