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2000 Ford F-350 SD vs 2002 Ford F-350 SD

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2000 Ford F-350 SD2002 Ford F-350 SD
NHTSA complaints157124
Recall campaigns23
Service bulletins (TSBs)6242
Investigations54
Crash reports87
Fire reports78
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported incident mileage80,000 mi64,500 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord F-350 SDFord F-350 SD
Engine and Engine Cooling4141
Tires3627
Electrical System1516
Steering197
Service Brakes, Hydraulic145
Fuel System, Diesel610
Power Train87
Vehicle Speed Control85

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling1517
Rust / corrosion117
Brake problems80
Vibration / shaking69
Loss of power07

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.