2000 Ford F-250 SD: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
233 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
79,150 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 183 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel is the most frequently named component, appearing in 28 of 233 complaints (12.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 52 | 22.3% |
| Steering behavior | 25 | 10.7% |
| Engine operation | 22 | 9.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 13 | 5.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 9 | 3.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 7 | 3.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 28 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 21 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 18 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 |
| Tires | 12 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel: 28; Tires:Tread/Belt: 21; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 18; Engine And Engine Cooling: 14; Tires: 12; Electrical System: 10; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 8; Vehicle Speed Control: 8
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 11 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 32 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 41 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 27 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 43 |
| 150,000 and above | 29 |
Under 25,000: 11; 25,000 to 49,999: 32; 50,000 to 74,999: 41; 75,000 to 99,999: 27; 100,000 to 149,999: 43; 150,000 and above: 29
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (43). 50 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 29 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2000: 3; 2001: 5; 2002: 3; 2003: 30; 2004: 28; 2005: 27; 2006: 38; 2007: 29; 2008: 17; 2009: 15; 2010: 8; 2011: 16; 2012: 1; 2013: 4; 2014: 2; 2016: 1; 2017: 5; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 52 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 25 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 22 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10000776 · 2003-01-07 (January 7, 2003)
OEM TIRE DEFECT (THE 2ND TIRE TO FAIL IN THE SAME WAY). TIRE DEVELOPED A 2" X 3" X 1" HIGH KNOT ON THE SIDEWALL. TIRE REPLACED BEFORE FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. 34,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000776 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10000824 · 2003-01-08 (January 8, 2003)
FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS WARPING. I HAVE HAD THE FRONT ROTORS TURNED 4 TIMES AND REPLACED FRONT ROTORS ONCE IN 55,000 MILES. I DO NOT TOW A TRAILER OR CARRY HEAVY LOADS. MOST OF MILEAGE IS INTERSTATE HIGHWAY DRIVING.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10000824 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10003276 · 2003-01-23 (January 23, 2003)
SEVEIR VIBRATION ON BRAKE APPLICATION .... REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND NEW ROTORS.... SUSPENSION SEEMS FINE....NEW TIRES....BALANCED
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10003276 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10005354 · 2003-02-05 (February 5, 2003)
ON TWO SEPERATE OCCASIONS WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS, I HAVE HAD TWO FIRESTONE TIRES CAUSE DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE VIA COMPLETE BLOW OUT AND SEPERATION. I AM ONE OF THE FORTUNATE ONES THAT ARE HEAR TO TELL OF MY NEAR CATASTROPHES INVOLVING FIRESTONE TIRES. FARMER INSURANCE REPAIRED MY VEHICLE THE FIRST TIME AND SENT THE BLOWN TIRE ( WHAT WAS LEFT ) TO FIRESTONE AND A LETTER WAS SENT TO FARMERS INDICATING THAT LOW TIRE PRESSURE WAS THE CAUSE. THE SECOND TIRE WAS SEPERATED IN MARCH OF 02 AND ONCE AGAIN DAMAGED MY VEHICLE. ONCE AGAIN, I RECEIVED THE…
Owner-reported narrative. 67,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005354 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006459 · 2001-11-05 (November 5, 2001)
THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WHEEL VALVE STEMS CRACKING AND BREAKING OFF, CAUSING THE TIRE TO RAPIDLY LOSE AIR WHICH COULD RESULT INTO AN ACCIDENT. THIS PROBLEM HAS ALSO SHOWN UP ON OUR OTHER VEHICLE OF SAME YR.MK. MODEL. DEALER OFFERED TO CORRECT PROBLEM BY INSTALLING A METAL VALVE STEM. UNDER WARRANTY, I FEEL THEY SHOULD BE DOING A RECALL TO CHECK OTHER VEHICLE'S OF SAME YR.MK.MODEL. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS POTENTIAL PROBLEM. I HATE TO THINK FORD WOULD WANT ANY MORE TIRE/WHEEL LAWSUITS IN THE FUTURE. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING INTO THIS MATTER.*AK …
Owner-reported narrative. 22,345 miles reported. Look up ODI 10006459 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10010227 · 2003-03-10 (March 10, 2003)
TWO TIRE FAILURES ON FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES. THE A/T LT 265/75R16 E STOCK TIRE ON MY FORD F250 SUPER DUTY PICKUP. AND A STEELTEX R4S LT 225 75 R ON MY 32' 5TH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER. TRUCK IS A 2000, TRAILER A 2001 CARRIAGE CAMEO. BOTH TIRES PROPERLY INFLATED, NOT OVER LOADED.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 63,410 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010227 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10010436 · 2003-03-14 (March 14, 2003)
FORD SUPER DUTY DIESEL F-250 : ENGINE CUTS OUT AND/OR DIES DURING ALL LOAD CONDITIONS. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON UNDER MOST SEVERE CUT-OUTS. FORD SERVICE HAS REPEATEDLY (8 TIMES IN 2 YEARS) WORKED ON THE ISSUE ON MY TRUCK AS WELL AS OTHER OWNERS TRUCKS WITH WHOM I AM ACQUAINTED. THIS ENGINE FAILURE OCCURS APPROXIMATELY ONCE EVERY 10 MILES, AND IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO ENTER A FREEWAY OR PASS ON A FM ROAD. I BELIEVE FORD DAMAGED THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT WHEN THEY INSTALLED THEIR FORD AUTHORIZED POWER CHIP. THEY SEEM TO KEEP REPLA…
Owner-reported narrative. 11,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010436 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016756 · 2003-04-30 (April 30, 2003)
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING SOUTH OF KANSAS CITY ON MO HIGHWAY 71. SHE WAS PASSING A CAR ON THE LEFT LANE OF A DIVIDED HIGHWAY AND THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE "EXPLODED, IMMEDIATELY PULLING HER OFF THE ROAD DOWN A 3-4 FT. EMBANKMENT INTO THE MEDIAN. LUCKILY, SHE AVOIDED ROLLING THE TRUCK AND WAS NOT PERSONALLY INJURED. THE TIRE HAS SEPERATED BELTS AND LOOKS LIKE IT "EXPLODED". THE TIRE IS A FIRESTONE STEELTEX A/T LT 265/75 R16 DOT VNW8 1XL 289. IT IS NOT LISTED IN THE FIRESTONE RECALL. THE TRUCK BUMPER, FENDER AND WHEEL WELL WAS DAMAGED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10016756 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
07V553000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
Reported: 2007-12-05 (December 5, 2007)
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
NHTSA campaign record ↗09V399000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Reported: 2009-10-13 (October 13, 2009)
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
NHTSA campaign record ↗