2000 Ford Pickup Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Ford Pickup (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2000 Ford Pickup. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and steering (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Brakes2 33%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Steering1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
- Tires1 17%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Ny crash w/ 20 dead. My 2000 Ford Pickup had 2 brake line failures so far. Inspection shows 1 more soon. Last 3-4 inches of brake line coming out of chassis not protected by a harness and extremely corroded. Me lucky failures were in driveway. Fwd to ny police.”
NHTSA complaint #11138958, filed 2018-10, 190,000 milesElectrical system: “- the contact owns a 2000 Ford Pickup lgt, which he purchased on 11/20/2006. On 11/23/2006 the contact found his vehicle which was parked had caught on fire. The contact has been notified by Ford consumer affairs that they could not b tell what started the fire ,and that they were not going to do anything about it. The contact would like to know how he can proceed. The contact's sister provided the information for this complaint, and would like to be the contact person.”
NHTSA complaint #10179506, filed 2007-01, 12,100 milesSteering: “When brakes are applied ,you cannot turn steering wheel. This happens at low speeds and or sitting still.it is areal problem when trying to move on a incline and use brakes to hold truck while trying to turn steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #736948, filed 2000-11Suspension: “The right rear leaf spring mounting was mounted incorrectly by the manufacturet. The mount measures farther back on the passenger side than the drivers side, thus cocking the rear axle to the right causing the truck to ride crooked down the road. Currently the truck is sceduled for service on 2/14/2001 to have the rear pinon seal replaced for the third time as it continually blows out due to the excessive pressure. Additionally, a transmission leak was discovered and required the replacement of the extention houseing. Ford was advised of this problem on 6/2/2000 at 10,128 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #740731, filed 2001-02Mileage when problems were reported
33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,100 and 190,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Ford Pickup in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2000 Ford Pickup.
Other model years of the Ford Pickup
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 | 60,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 11 | 45,850 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 7 | 98,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 15 | 124,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 6 | 40,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Ford Pickup have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2000 Ford Pickup as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Ford Pickup is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2000 Ford Pickup been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Ford Pickup reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,000 miles and the middle half falls between 12,100 and 190,000 miles; 33% 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.