2000 Ford F Series Problems
- Complaints
- 41filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 73,500miles, 32 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Ford F Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 41 consumer complaints for the 2000 Ford F Series. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 10 complaints (24% of the total), followed by brakes (7) and steering (7). 32 of the complaints include a mileage, and 28% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 73,500 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 5 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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 cooling10 24%
- Brakes7 17%
- Steering7 17%
- Body and structure6 15%
- Electrical system4 9.8%
- Other or unknown4 9.8%
- Tires3 7.3%
- Vehicle speed control3 7.3%
- Fuel system2 4.9%
- Suspension2 4.9%
Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (2), Air bags (1), Engine (1), Equipment (1), Seat belts (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “On march 30, 2014, at approximately 3:00 p.m. (pst) my 2000 Ford f-150 unexpectedly caught on fire. The truck was stationary in my driveway when suddenly black smoke and fire could be seen coming out of the driver side wheel well. The fire engulfed the driver side of the engine compartment melting all the plastic, wiring and the air intake area. The fire melted everything near the master cylinder and the cruise control housing.”
NHTSA complaint #10575964, filed 2014-03, 135,000 milesBrakes: “Strong vehicle vibration during brake application, especially during down hill braking. Called corning Ford dealership, where I bought truck new. They refused to honor any warranty work on brake problems with that many miles on truck. Called customer 800# - they also refused repair coverage. Took truck to schwab tire in redding, ca.( it's thirty+ miles to schwab tire from my home. It?s almost eighty miles one way to corning Ford from my house.)schwab tells me that vehicle vibration on brake application indicates warped rotors. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070099, filed 2004-01, 43,000 milesSteering: “Left tie-rod fell off while turning into driveway, which was fortunate in that I was going slowly and not injured when it happened. Truck was towed to repair shop and tie-rods replaced. Old parts are not available, but I have received a letter from Ford (one month later) that says I should be regularly having my tie-rods inspected, causing me to wonder if this is a defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10088357, filed 2004-08, 84,000 milesBody and structure: “My f150 has a door crack on the drivers door. 80 to 90% of 1997 through 2000 f150/250 pickup will develop this problem on one of both of the front doors. As I didn't notice this until two weeks after my warr. Ran out, Ford will not do anything about this. I have found two internet sites with people with the same problems on thousands of trucks involved. There are several tsbs from Ford on this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10070346, filed 2004-01, 36,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
28% of the 32 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 49,750 and 99,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 03V094000Mar 7, 2003Body and structureCovers: Ford F Series 2000–2003, Explorer 2000–2003, Dodge Grand Caravan 2000–2003 +9 more
Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might…
Recall details for the 2000 Ford F Series → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- SQ00002Pulls under hard brakingClosed · May 4, 2000
- PE00003Front center lap belt anchorageClosed · Jan 13, 2000
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. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10029029Dec 29, 2008Electrical system, Engine cooling. Jerr-dan: anti stall feature for ford f series light duty chassis with v10 gas engine and an engine drive clutch pump. Model years unknown.
- 10026389May 16, 2008Engine cooling. Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for sale in…
- 10013116Sep 6, 2004Electrical system. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
Other model years of the Ford F Series
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9 | 44,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 7 | 99,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 34 | 98,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 44 | 100,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 41 | 73,500 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 36 | 80,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 20 | 87,521 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 47 | 118,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 16 | 104,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 16 | 110,080 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 7 | 125,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 5 | 160,825 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 6 | 49,995 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 6 | 92,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford F Series model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Ford F Series have?
NHTSA recorded 41 consumer complaints for the 2000 Ford F Series as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Ford F Series is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 10 complaints (24% of the total), followed by brakes with 7.
Has the 2000 Ford F Series been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign 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 Series reported?
Among the 32 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 73,500 miles and the middle half falls between 49,750 and 99,000 miles; 28% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.