2000 Ford F-350 problems & reliability
304 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Ford F-350, alongside 2 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
26 complaints report injuries (41 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2000 Ford F-350 vehicles were involved in 60 fatal crashes with 27 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 114 | 38% |
| Steering | 44 | 14% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 36 | 12% |
| Power Train | 28 | 9% |
| Suspension | 24 | 8% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 12 | 4% |
| Electrical System | 10 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 3% |
| Wheels | 8 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Half of the failures with a reported odometer reading occurred by 81,000 miles (middle 50% between 52,750 and 126,903 miles), based on 56 complaints that included mileage.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“On [XXX], I rented a Class C motorhome from Cruise America at their Duluth, Georgia branch (Reservation #[XXX]). When I picked up the vehicle, the Cruise America employee pointed to a handwritten note taped over the tire pressure warning light on the dashboard that said: “ignore tire sensor.” The note was already in…”
Tires · filed Nov 13, 2025
“The first and only notification received was the April 5, 2025 email. The 2000 F350 did experience issues of stalling on the road many times. After several thousand dollars of repairs, the camshaft position sensor was replaced by a commercial diesel mechanic. No warnings of any kind were displayed. The truck stalled…”
Power Train · filed Apr 26, 2025
“On 7/2/24, I went to Robinson Brothers Ford in Baton Rouge, LA to address an unrepaired Recall item on a 1994 F350. The service advisor refused to perform the recall work. They stated that the vehicle was too old. This recall is concerning an issue with a switch that can leak break fluid and cause an engine fire.”
Service Brakes · filed Jul 2, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD
Defect Petition DP05005 · opened Sep 22, 2005 · closed Jan 4, 2006
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
Engineering Analysis EA05005 · opened Mar 22, 2005 · closed Aug 2, 2006 · led to recall 08V025000
- RAPID TIRE DEFLATION
Engineering Analysis EA02018 · opened Aug 19, 2002 · closed Aug 22, 2003
- PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
Recall Query RQ00010 · opened Mar 13, 2000 · closed Jan 12, 2001 · led to recall 98V101000
Technical service bulletins
32 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Ford F-350. The 10 most recent:
Service tips before arc welding on the frame or body of a unit. *tt
18406 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 2005
A cold weather reverse engagement stall. *tt
18376 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2005
Vehicle lean sag when observed from rear of vehicle. *eh
04236 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 29, 2004
Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost. Oasis. To also include 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, and f650/750. *tt
18223 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2004
Multiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip. Various models including 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, expedition, explorer, mountaineer and aviator. *tt
18217 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2004
Rear axle popping/chatter noise - dana 80 model dual rear wheel (drw). *ar
031603 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 23, 2004
Excessive drive-away shudder or vibration under moderate to heavy acceleration from a stop. *tt
16915 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2004
Air bag light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1871 or b1935 following ecs/rcm replacement. *tt
17603 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2004
Oil/dust film at cac connections. *mj
17554 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 2004
Accessory drive belt squealing noise from the engine area when the engine fan clutch is engaged while operated in hot dusty climates. Various models including 2003 f450/550. *tt
16518 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2003
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2000 Ford F-350 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2000 Ford F-350?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Owners most often reported problems around 81,000 miles — budget accordingly if the car is approaching that mileage.