2000 Ford F-550 SD Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 10%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Ford F-550 SD, 10% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
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.
“Ford truck began loosing power. Became unable to climb hill and continue up road. Driver was in very remote alaska in subzero temperatures in work truck (as most f550s are) miles from help. Plowing a firewood road for the state of alaska. We maintain our trucks to the best of our ability to prevent such a life threatening circumstance. Driver called me for help. I was able to go online and find enough information (knowing it was not a filter or pump or maintenance issue I dug deeper) to deduce the fuel tank had delaminated as lately has become common with these trucks. …”
NHTSA complaint #10563547, filed 2014-02, 110,000 miles“2000 Ford f-550 fuel tank liner failures. Tank liner coming apart causing the fuel tank needing to be relined, and replacing the fuel pump and fuel filter.”
NHTSA complaint #10274251, filed 2009-06, 50,000 miles“2000 Ford f-550 fuel tank liner failures. Tank liner coming apart causing the fuel tank needing to be relined, and replacing the fuel pump and fuel filter.”
NHTSA complaint #10274253, filed 2009-06, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Ford f550. The contact stated that the gas tank was faulty since he had it replaced in 2007 and needs to be replaced again due to corrosion. The dealer did not offer any assistance due to the age of the vehicle. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 90,000. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10410774, filed 2011-07, 60,000 miles“Vehicle shut off while driving 11,425 miles 6/17/02 warranty replace fuel pump. 6/28/02 stalled on freeway 11,698 local deal gaudin Ford pulled diesel fuel tank found coating inside fuel tank pealing off pluging system they would not warranty the job saying its a fuel problem .we use biodiesel as an alternat fuel in the valey for the last 2 years Ford motor company reps say they do not stand behind biodiesel it voids warranty. Is this true? Our is it possiple a defect in the coating in the tank I have never noticed a coating inside a diesal fuel tank before.”
NHTSA complaint #764100, filed 2002-07Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 10 | 77% |
| 2015 | 4 | 36% |
| 2014 | 2 | 22% |
| 2008 | 4 | 15% |
| 2007 | 10 | 43% |
| 2006 | 36 | 82% |
| 2005 | 20 | 63% |
| 2004 | 26 | 53% |
| 2003 | 19 | 58% |
| 2002 | 10 | 45% |
| 2001 | 13 | 45% |
| 2000 | 7 | 10% |
| 1999 | 5 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford F-550 SD
32 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford F-550 SD
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.
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