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2000 Ford F-250
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 326
- Received Oct 1999 to Feb 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Tires blow out or tread separates89 complaints · 27% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed17 complaints · 5.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Spark plugs blow out of cylinder head16 complaints · 4.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #06V286000On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
- Recall #01V258000Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. These vehicles were built at the following assembly plants: atlanta plant from 2/11/00 through 7/31/00; chicago plant from 2/14/00 through 8/4/00; kansas city plant from 2/26/00 to 9/4/00; kentucky truck plant from 2/18/00 to 8/31/00; michigan truck plant from 2/23/00 through 8/3/00; norfolk plant from 2/21/00 through 7/27/00; wayne stamping and assembly plant from 2/25/00 through 8/15/00; and wixom plant from 2/15/00 through 8/8/00.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 33 crashes, 14 fires, 27 people injured, 7 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 73 |
| 2001 | 82 |
| 2002 | 44 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 1 |
| Total | 326 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 89 | 27% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 17 | 5.2% | – | |
| Spark plugs blow out of cylinder head | 16 | 4.9% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 12 | 3.7% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 11 | 3.4% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 11 | 3.4% | – | |
| Ford F-150 transmission unexpectedly downshifts or jerks | 8 | 2.5% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 8 | 2.5% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 8 | 2.5% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 7 | 2.1% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 6 | 1.8% | – | NHTSA recall #99V219000, #99V311000 |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail | 5 | 1.5% | – | NHTSA recall #01V258000 |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 5 | 1.5% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 5 | 1.5% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 5 | 1.5% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 4 | 1.2% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 4 | 1.2% | – | |
| Manual clutch wears out or fails early | 4 | 1.2% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 4 | 1.2% | – | |
| TPMS valve stems break or leak | 3 | 0.9% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #06V286000August 1, 20061,200,000 vehicles affected
vehicle speed control
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on august 7, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05V017 and 05V388)
NHTSA recall #01V258000August 8, 20011,083,000 vehicles affected
visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. These vehicles were built at the following assembly plants: atlanta plant from 2/11/00 through 7/31/00; chicago plant from 2/14/00 through 8/4/00; kansas city plant from 2/26/00 to 9/4/00; kentucky truck plant from 2/18/00 to 8/31/00; michigan truck plant from 2/23/00 through 8/3/00; norfolk plant from 2/21/00 through 7/27/00; wayne stamping and assembly plant from 2/25/00 through 8/15/00; and wixom plant from 2/15/00 through 8/8/00.
Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. 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 Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
NHTSA recall #00V284000September 21, 20004,500 vehicles affected
equipment: other: labels
Vehicle description: bi-fuel cng pickup trucks and bi-fuel cng vans, modified by cfi control systems, inc., fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 303, "fuel system integrity of compressed natural gas vehicles." the label affixed to the fuel filler door by the vehicle modifier contains the inspection date and expiration date of the cng tank. However, it does not contain the statement "see instructions on the fuel container for inspection and service life."
These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.
Remedy
Owners will be provided a label with the required statement, along with instructions for affixing the label at the fuel filler door. Owner notification began november 2, 2000. 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 Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
NHTSA recall #99V311000November 4, 1999107,540 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines and 8 foot boxes, may not fully satisfy the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." in a 30 mph frontal barrier crash test, a fuel tank vapor recovery valve separated internally. During the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate.
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a stop plate assembly on the vehicle frame to prevent recovery valve contact with a frame crossmember during the impact sequence.
NHTSA recall #99V219000August 12, 1999245,300 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 8 foot beds, do not fully satisfy the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel tank front strap isolator may not be properly positioned which could result in the strap cutting the tank during a 30 mph front barrier test, resulting in fuel spillage.
During the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will reposition the front strap isolator.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2000 Ford F-250.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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