2000 Ford F Series Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 17%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,837miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Ford F Series, 17% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,837 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“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 miles“I have a complaint as Ford with there shifters I have also seen it on some older and newer models is the two bolts on the bracket on the end of the shifter rod on the steering column come loose and or missing bolt and there for have shifting problems as I did one morning with my 2000 f 150 went to start the truck early in the morning truck was I thought was in park all the way as I left it went inside to get something come back out truck was AC-cross the street estimated 3100 dollars in damage to my truck with a simple missing bolt on the shifter caused this issue and I feel this is a safety…”
NHTSA complaint #10557951, filed 2013-12, 165,000 miles“I had a clunk noise at aprrox 15,000 miles when I would slow down and begin a turn. I took it to the dealer twice and they assured me nothing was wrong. I thought the noise was coming from the back end. Perhaps it was and that was un-related. Recently I took the truck in to have the oil changed and tires rotated and balanced because of some vibration. I was informed of the tie rod failure and idler arm failure. These were both severe and I was advised not to drive the truck until this was repaired. Two weeks before this repair I was mailed an inspection advisory regarding the tie rod ends.”
NHTSA complaint #10091156, filed 2004-09, 50,837 miles“1. Brake rotors serviced 7 times(the 3rd. New set of rotors is currently on front). 2. Exterior paint failed and required repainting. 3. Front ball joints failed. 4. Front hubs failed. 5. Power steering pump failed. 6. Water pump failed. 7. Suspension bushing failed. 8. 3 of 4 stock tires developed bulges. 9. Currently there are suspension problems developing in the front and the hubs do not engage automatically.”
NHTSA complaint #10070038, filed 2004-01, 30,000 miles“Our 2000 Ford pickup, having only 19000 miles on it. The ball joint came apart while driving at about 15 MPH. The front tire came out of the wheel well. Dealer replaced all four tie rods and tie rod ends , said they were all bad. Kwr.”
NHTSA complaint #10102613, filed 2004-12, 19,000 milesSteering: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Ford F Series
10 complaintsBrakes
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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