2000 Ford F SERIES: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
41 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
73,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 32 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 41 complaints (12.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 8 | 19.5% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 9.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 7.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 4.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 4.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.4% |
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 | 5 |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 5; Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 4; Structure:Body:Door: 4; Unknown Or Other: 4; Tires: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Electrical System: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 8 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 7 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 8; 75,000 to 99,999: 7; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 3
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 9 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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2003: 7; 2004: 17; 2005: 5; 2006: 2; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 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 10000281 · 2002-12-19 (December 19, 2002)
DOOR CRACK IN DRIVER SIDE DOOR, NEAR THE WINDOW, NEAR PLASTIC MOLDING.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10000281 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10003268 · 2003-01-23 (January 23, 2003)
FORD TRUCK WAS PARKED FOR SEVERAL HOURS AND THEN BURST INTO FLAMES UNDER HOOD
Owner-reported narrative. 99,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003268 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006620 · 2003-02-05 (February 5, 2003)
BRAKE HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE OR MORE TIMES FOR A KNOCKING AND GRINDING NOISE. PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10006620 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008344 · 2003-03-02 (March 2, 2003)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED 1,700 MILES OVER 36,000 MILE WARRANTY. PULLED OUT OF STOP STREET, NO 3RD GEAR, VEHICLE RACED AS IF IN NEUTRAL. FIRST AND SECOND GEAR OK, REVERSE OK. PULLED TRANS OIL DIPSTICK, NO DARK DEPOSITS ON STICK, OIL NOT BURNT.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 37,807 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008344 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10043470 · 2003-10-23 (October 23, 2003)
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. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 49,750 miles reported. Look up ODI 10043470 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10045311 · 2003-11-03 (November 3, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING ON I-35 SOUTH OF FT WORTH, THE LEFT REAR TIRE OF MY FORD F-250 BLEW WITHOUT WARNING, DISINTEGRATING AND CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE LR FENDER AND FENDER LINER. TIRES WERE FIRESTONE STEELTEX ATS WITH APPROXIMATELY 55,000 MILES. I HAVE FRIEND WHO HAD A SIMILAR EVENT WITH HIS FORD EXPEDITION. THESE ARE NOT GOOD TIRES! *LA
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10045311 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10047120 · 2003-11-18 (November 18, 2003)
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. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 69,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10047120 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10049182 · 2003-12-04 (December 4, 2003)
DRIVING UP TO INTERSECTION, APPLIED BREAKS NEXT THING AWARE OF WAS THE CAB WAS SMOKEY AND AIRBAG HAD DEPLOYED AND VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AGAINST A TREE IN THE DITCH. NO KNOWLEDGE OF TIRE FAILURE, POTHOLE, OR ANYTHING LEADING TO A DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG. CONCERN WITH UNNECESSARY DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG VERSES STEERING/BREAKING/TIRE PROBLEM. THE AIR BAG KNOCKED ME UNCONSCIOUS AND I WAS UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING TO AVOID THE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE THAT OCCURRED TO THE TRUCK. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10049182 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
03V094000 · Structure
Reported: 2003-03-07 (March 7, 2003)
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 OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
Consequence: THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.
NHTSA campaign record ↗