2000 Ford F Series Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 24%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Ford F Series, 24% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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 miles“I have a well maintained 2000 f-150 5.4l with 69,800 miles that spun a bearing last week. After pulling the motor and removing the oil pan, it is quite obvious that this is a manufacturing defect. The 'broken rods' that are used in this motor are of very poor quality. I contacted Ford customer service and their response was, I am sorry about your luck, but your vehicle is no longer under warranty . Please advise.”
NHTSA complaint #10047120, filed 2003-11, 69,800 miles“2000 fleetwood pace arrow motorhome with Ford triton v10 enginge: at 32,000 blew a spark plug out of the head. Ford dealer quoted me $6,000 to replace with new/improved head. I can replace the whole engine for less than $3,000. This is incredible and something needs to be done. Even the tow truck driver that towed me to the dealer said his Ford truck with a v10 recently blew a plug as well. I own four motorhomes all with the Ford triton v10 engine. The company I used to work for had six motorhomes with the Ford triton v10 and had four spark plug blowout incidences while I was working there. …”
NHTSA complaint #10174850, filed 2006-12, 32,000 miles“A few weeks back, I noticed a slight ticking sound. In checking into this, it was thought to be a lifter or rocker arm. Two weeks ago while traveling on a two lane highway with the cruise control set at 55 MPH, I blew the #4 plug right out of the cylinder head. The vehicle was towed to sutton Ford in matteson, il, where I was quoted a price of $3668 plus tax to fix the engine. This is ludicrous! I am expected to pay this much money for a Ford design issue! I can get another engine for slightly more than that! Heck, I can get a decent commuter car for that much money! …”
NHTSA complaint #10098146, filed 2004-11, 118,972 miles“Right side head gasket leaking oil. Replaced by Ford at 24,000 miles (jan 2002). Truck now has 49,000 and is out of warranty. Right side head gasket leaking oil again. Common problem with 5.4l Ford dealers acknowledge a problem and say they have completed numerous repeat repairs at the consumers expense due to Ford's unwillingness to recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10043470, filed 2003-10, 49,750 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10029029Dec 29, 2008Jerr-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, 2008Ford: 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…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 33% |
| 2004 | 2 | 29% |
| 2002 | 10 | 29% |
| 2001 | 12 | 27% |
| 2000 | 10 | 24% |
| 1999 | 12 | 33% |
| 1998 | 7 | 35% |
| 1997 | 21 | 45% |
| 1996 | 2 | 13% |
| 1995 | 2 | 13% |
| 1993 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford F Series
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford F Series
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.
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