2000 Ford F-650 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 6campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Ford F-650 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2000 Ford F-650. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and fuel system (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 42,000 miles. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Steering1 20%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “Dt: the consumer owns a 2000 and 2001 Ford F-650. The consumer stated there was an internal campaign on the fuel system lift pump. This consumer experienced the same problem as indicated in the campaign. The consumer stated that while driving at normal speed the vehicle cut off and stalled. But the campaign was to protect young children in buses or anyone being transported in an emergency vehicle. The consumer replaced the fuel pump approximately 7 or 8 times. The consumer stated the manufacturer helped with the repair the first time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10137866, filed 2005-10, 14,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 14,000 and 70,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 02V024000Jan 18, 2002Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Ford F-650 2000–2002, F-750 2000–2002
Certain medium duty pickup trucks equipped with air brakes that include the optional trailer package fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." the air brake lines connected to the tractor protection valve are misrouted.
- 01V258000Aug 8, 2001Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › MotorCovers: Ford F-650 2000–2001, F-250 2000–2001, Focus 2000–2001 +12 more
Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper…
- 01V044011May 11, 2001Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › ConnectionCovers: Ford F-650 2000, 7000 2000, F-750 2000
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of…
- 00V232007Sep 21, 2000Service brakes, air › AntilockCovers: Ford F-650 2000–2001, F-750 2000–2001
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a…
- 00V229002Aug 18, 2000Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Ford F-650 1999–2000, F-750 1999–2000
Trucks equipped with allison 1000 or 2400 series transmissions. These transmissions can experience park pawl to rear cover interference due to an out of flatness condition.
- 99V267000Sep 27, 1999Parking brakeCovers: Ford F-650 2000, F-750 2000
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with hydromax hydraulic brake systems. The park brake warning lamp circuitry does not include a provision for a park brake warning lamp check function. Therefore, these vehicles do not comply with the…
Recall details for the 2000 Ford F-650 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.
- 10019075Jan 1, 2006Fuel system, Other or unknown. Fuel conditioner. Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on cold start, hard start, or coking of components exposed to exhaust.
- 10018067Oct 7, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost mode.
- 10017865Jul 1, 2005Exterior lighting. Headlight adjustment - chassis cab incomplete vehicles.
- 10011168Aug 23, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Vacum pump inoperative or runs continuosly - climate control default to defrost.
- 10013113Jan 1, 2004Electrical system. Adding additional bulbs to turn indicator or hazard flasher circuits - service tips.
Other model years of the Ford F-650
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 9 | 90,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 5 | 42,000 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Ford F-650 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2000 Ford F-650 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Ford F-650 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 2000 Ford F-650 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Ford F-650 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 42,000 miles and the middle half falls between 14,000 and 70,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.