2000 Ford F-250 problems
The Ford Super Duty (also known as the Ford F-Series Super Duty) is a series of heavy-duty pickup trucks produced by the Ford Motor Company since the 1999 model year. Slotted above the consumer-oriented Ford F-150, the Super Duty trucks are an expansion of the Ford F-Series range, from F-250 to the F-600. The F-250 through F-450 are offered as pickup trucks, while the F-350 through F-600 are offered as chassis cabs.
Rather than adapting the lighter-duty F-150 truck for heavier use, Super Duty trucks have been designed as a dedicated variant of the Ford F-Series. The heavier-duty chassis components allow for heavier payloads and towing capabilities. With a GVWR over 8,500 lb (3,900 kg), Super Duty pickups are Class 2 and 3 trucks, while chassis-cab trucks are offered in Classes 3, 4, 5, and 6. The model line also offers Ford Power Stroke V8 diesel engines as an option.
Ford also offers a medium-duty version of the F-Series (F-650 and F-750), which is sometimes branded as the Super Duty, but is another chassis variant. The Super Duty pickup truck also served as the basis for the Ford Excursion full-sized SUV.
The Super Duty trucks and chassis-cabs are assembled at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, and at Ohio Assembly in Avon Lake, Ohio. Prior to 2016, medium-duty trucks were assembled in Mexico under the Blue Diamond Truck joint venture with Navistar International.
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Common 2000 Ford F-250 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty, several common problems have been reported. Here is a detailed list of these issues:
- Engine Problems:
- The 2000 Ford F-250 has experienced 26 engine-related complaints, including issues with performance, reliability, and durability. Owners have reported concerns such as engine stalling, loss of power, and unusual noises. These problems can impact the overall performance and safety of the vehicle.
- Transmission Problems:
- There have been 5 reported transmission problems with the 2000 Ford F-250. These issues may include transmission slipping, rough shifting, or complete transmission failure. Transmission problems can lead to drivability issues and costly repairs if not addressed promptly.
- Steering Problems:
- Owners have reported 2 steering-related problems with the 2000 Ford F-250. Steering issues can manifest as difficulty in steering, vibrations, or steering wheel misalignment. Proper steering functionality is crucial for safe driving and control of the vehicle.
- Brakes Problems:
- One brake-related problem has been reported for the 2000 Ford F-250. Brake issues can include brake failure, squeaking, or pulsation when braking. Maintaining the braking system is essential for safe stopping and overall vehicle safety.
- Suspension Problems:
- A single suspension problem has been noted for the 2000 Ford F-250. Suspension issues can lead to a rough ride, poor handling, and uneven tire wear. Addressing suspension problems is vital for vehicle stability and comfort.
- Wheels / Hubs Problems:
- The 2000 Ford F-250 has had reports of 125 wheels/hubs problems. These issues may involve wheel bearing failure, wheel alignment problems, or hub damage. Properly functioning wheels and hubs are crucial for safe driving and overall vehicle performance.
- Electrical Problems:
- Owners have reported 29 electrical problems with the 2000 Ford F-250. Electrical issues can range from faulty wiring to malfunctioning components like lights, sensors, or the battery. Addressing electrical problems is essential for vehicle safety and functionality.
- Miscellaneous Problems:
- There have been 13 miscellaneous problems reported for the 2000 Ford F-250. These issues may include interior/exterior accessories malfunctions, drivetrain concerns, exhaust system problems, and more. Resolving miscellaneous problems ensures the overall reliability and performance of the vehicle.
These common problems reported by owners of the 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty highlight the importance of regular maintenance, prompt repairs, and thorough inspections to ensure the vehicle's safety, reliability, and longevity.
What years of F250 to avoid?
The worst years for used Ford F-250 include:
- 2002 Ford F-250.
- 2006 Ford F-250.
- 2008 Ford F-250.
- 2011 Ford F-250.
- 2017 Ford F-250.
Is a 2000 F250 5.4 reliable?
The average rating is a 4.3 out of 5 stars. The 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5. It ranks 21st out of 32 for all car brands.
Is the 2000 Ford 5.4 a good engine?
The first generation 5.4L, produced from 1997 to 2004, has two valves per cylinder. It is relatively reliable, with only two major faults: excessive timing chain stretch, and spark plugs sometimes blowing out of the cylinder head.
What years of F250 are most reliable?
The 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2005 Ford F-250 models are still talked about to this day. They offered excellent performance and great reliability. However, they are probably too old for you to buy one now. The most popular model year for the Ford F-250 is currently the 2016.
What years of F-250 to avoid?
The worst years for used Ford F-250 include:
- 2002 Ford F-250.
- 2006 Ford F-250.
- 2008 Ford F-250.
- 2011 Ford F-250.
- 2017 Ford F-250.
Is a 2000 f250 5.4 reliable?
The average rating is a 4.3 out of 5 stars. The 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5. It ranks 21st out of 32 for all car brands.
Is the 2000 Ford 5.4 a good engine?
The first generation 5.4L, produced from 1997 to 2004, has two valves per cylinder. It is relatively reliable, with only two major faults: excessive timing chain stretch, and spark plugs sometimes blowing out of the cylinder head.
What years of F-250 are most reliable?
The 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2005 Ford F-250 models are still talked about to this day. They offered excellent performance and great reliability. However, they are probably too old for you to buy one now. The most popular model year for the Ford F-250 is currently the 2016.
2000 Ford F-250 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford F-250 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Tires problems
- Steering problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2000 Ford F-250 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2000 Ford F-250
The NHTSA has received 356 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2000 Ford F-250. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2000 Ford F-250 vehicles.
2022-10-18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-01
- VIN: 1FTNF21L9YE
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while standing next to the vehicle a burning odor was present coming from under the hood. Upon inspection of the vehicle, it was discovered that several wiring harnesses were saturated with leaking brake fluid. The contact was concerned that the saturated wiring harnessed had caused electrical failures within the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 240,000.
2022-05-09
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-20
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1ftnx21f2ye
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: Left front tire blew without warning, lost control of truck and trailer and crossed the median into oncoming interstate traffic. Stearing link on truck broke, not sure when. Truck and trailer were totaled. LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW WHILE PARKED A COUPLE OF MONTHS LATER. No visible defects. I have attached two pictures of the left front tire taken at the scene of the accident and three pictures of the left rear tire taken as it failed in two stages, first a bulge in the tread, followed a few weeks later by a zipper-like sidewall separation. Tires were less than 10 years old when they failed. I still have the tires as well as the other two matching tires from the set. The accident occurred in Bath NY. Michelin LT235/85R16
2021-09-15
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-01-10
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the passenger’s side and driver’s side rear door locking mechanism was faulty and the doors could no longer be opened. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown.
2021-02-03
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-09
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1FTNX21F4YE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER HIS VEHICLE, THE GEAR SHIFTER INADVERTENTLY SHIFTED INTO REVERSE CAUSING THE DOOR TO KNOCK THE CONTACT DOWN TO THE GROUND WHERE THE CONTACT WAS RAN OVER BY THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED BROKEN RIBS, TWO FRACTURED VERTEBRAE IN THE NECK, A PARTIALLY SEVERED RIGHT EAR, AND AN UNSTATED INJURY TO HIS LEGS. THE VEHICLE THEN PROCEEDED TO ROLL DOWN A SLIGHT HILL AND CAME TO A STOP AFTER CRASHING INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ARRIVED TO THE SCENE AND THE AMBULANCE TOOK THE CONTACT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT TO HIS INJURIES. THE CONTACT WANTED TO STAY THAT HE WAS ON LIFE SUPPORT FOR TWO WEEKS AND ON A FEEDING TUBE FOR A FEW WEEKS. THERE WAS NO ONE ELSE INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT AND LATER SENT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 295,000.
2020-12-03
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-01
- VIN: 1FTNW21FXYE
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: WE JUST BOUGHT THIS TRUCK AND THE OLD MAN THAT OWNED IT HAS USED A BUNGEE CORD TO KEEP IT SHUT BUT WE PREFER NOT TO DO THAT SO I'M LETTING THE PROPER AUTHORITIES BE AWARE THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR LATCH WON'T STAY SHUT, SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE LATCH, THE DOOR OPENS WHEN DRIVING.
2019-11-06
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-05
- VIN: 1FTNW21FXYE
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: WHEN DRIVING AND HITTING A BUMP ESPECIALLY IN A TURN, THE FRONT WHEELS SHUTTER VIOLENTLY.
2019-10-11
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-07
- VIN: 1FTNW21F3YE
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: MY CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT, I WAS RESEARCHING ONLINE WHAT PARTS MAY HAVE GONE OUT WHEN I SEEN A RECALL DONE FOR CRUISE CONTROLS COVERING FORD VEHICLES INCLUDING THE DIESEL OF MY TRUCK AND YEAR. WHEN I CALL TODAY I WAS TOLD MY VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED I DO NOT SEE HOW ALL THESE OTHER VEHICLES ARE COVERED DID INCLUDE AT THE DIESEL AND THE YEAR OF MY TRUCK AND NOW THEY SAY IT'S NOT COVERED. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING ON MY WAY TO WORK OCTOBER 7TH.
2019-09-17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-09
- VIN: 1FTNW21F4YE
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TAIL LIGHT BULB SOCKET BURNT. NOTICED THAT BULB ACTS LIKE IT'S BLOWN BUT RESEATING ALLOWS IT TO FUNCTION AGAIN. THIS HAPPENS ABOUT ONCE A MONTH. NO FUSES ARE TRIPPED WHICH IS ODD. HOWEVER THE FIRST TIME I CHECKED THIS I NOTICED THE SOCKET WAS SCORCHED YET WIRING LOOKS OK. I ASSUMED IT WAS JUST MY VEHICLE BUT SINCE HAVE HEARD SAME REPORT FROM OTHERS ON THEIR TRUCKS AND CARS. THERE IS NO INDICATION OF DANGER UNTIL YOU REMOVE TAIL LIGHT TO CHECK BULB.
2019-07-07
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-07
- VIN: 1FTNX20F4YE
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
- Summary: TRUCK HAD BEEN PARKED ALL AFTERNOON AT WORK. UPON LEAVING WORK THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOUD NOISE THAT WENT ON FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN STOPPED. IMMEDIATELY I THOUGHT I HAD HIT SOMETHING BUT ONCE THE VEHICAL WAS STOPPED I SAW THAT THE UNIROYAL LIBERATOR A/T TIRE HAD BEEN THE ISSUE. IT HAD TREAD SEPERATION AND HAD DESTROYED THE BED OF MY TRUCK WHEN IT CAME APART.
2019-06-18
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-18
- VIN: 1FTNX21F7YE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 2000 FORD F250. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE CLUTCH PEDAL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL AND THE LINKAGE FAILED AT LEAST 4 TIMES *JS
2018-09-25
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-25
- VIN: 1FTNX2137YE
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: BRACKETS HOLDING FUEL TANKS HAVE CORRODED ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO DROP. I NOTICED IT WHEN I PARKED MY TRUCK IN THE DRIVEWAY. I HAVE SINCE PUT A CHAIN AROUND TO TRY TO PREVENT IT FROM DROPPING ENTIRELY AND EXPLODING.
2018-01-10
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-28
- VIN: 1FTNX21F6YE
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WE HAD JUST HAD NEW FIRESTONE TRANSFORCE HT TIRES PUT ON OUR TRUCK. APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS LATER, AS WE ARE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, WE FELT A SERIOUS VIBRATION IN THE LEFT REAR TIRE. WE SLOWED DOWN TO 60 MPH & THAT'S WHEN THE TIRE BLEW OUT. WE PULLED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY TO INSPECT & THE TIRE BLEW OUT THE SIDEWALL. WE DID NOT HIT ANYTHING & NO ROAD HAZARD CAUSED THIS DAMAGE. WE SIMPLY FELT AS A SERIOUS VIBRATION & WITHIN A HALF A MILE OR MILE IT BLEW OUT. THE SHOP WHERE WE PURCHASED THE TIRES CHARGED US FOR ANOTHER TIRE. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED BY WARRANTY BUT WE WENT AHEAD AND PAID FOR IT BECAUSE WE NEEDED THE VEHICLE FOR WORK. IT CONTINUED TO HAVE SEVERE VIBRATIONS WHICH CAUSE DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE IN ACCELERATION & IN BRAKING. SO WE HAD EVERYTHING REPLACED ON THE FRONT END. AFTER THIS, THE TRUCK STILL FELT UNSTABLE...THE VIBRATION WAS STILL THERE AND IT WAS STILL DIFFICULT TO STEER.. IT ALSO HAD A TENDENCY TO PULL FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER & AT ALL TIMES & MY AIR PRESSURE WAS AT SPEC. THEN JUST RECENTLY, WE NOTICE THAT ALL THE TIRES, INCLUDING THE ONE THAT WE HAD REPLACED FROM THE BLOWOUT, WERE COMING APART ON THE SIDE WALLS. THERE WERE CRACKS ALL AROUND THE SIDEWALL OF EVERY SINGLE TIRE. THIS CAUSED QUITE AN ALARM TO US AS WE HAD BEEN DRIVING THIS TRUCK & COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED HAD WE NOT NOTICE THIS FLAW! THERE'S A PROBLEM WITH THESE TIRES AND IT IS SERIOUS! THERE'S ALSO ALSO A PROBLEM WITH SOME OF YOUR DEALERS AS WELL, BECAUSE THEY ALSO REFUSED TO REPLACE THESE FOUR TIRES UNDER WARRANTY JUST AS THEY DID FOR THE BLOWOUT. THEY PRORATED MY TIRE USAGE WITH NO KNOWN MILEAGE OF WHEN THE TIRES WERE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T DOCUMENT IT. ALL FIVE OF THESE TIRES SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY WITH NO CHARGE! THEY NEED TO BE RECALLED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED!
2017-08-17
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-16
- VIN: 1FTNW20L9YE
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: WENT TO START ENGINE IN THE TRUCK AFTER SETTING OVER NIGHT UNDER MY CARPORT AND SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD . THIS TRUCK HAS A 5.4 LITER V8
2017-06-09
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-01
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-250 EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL GENERAL (NA) TIRES, SIZE: 265/75/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE REAR TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND REAR TIRE. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE, TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE, AND VIN WERE UNAVAILABLE.
2017-05-04
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-03
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FTNW20L0YE
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: EJECTED SPARK PLUG RUPTURING THE FUEL RAIL CATCHING THE TRUCK ON FIRE, BURNING IT TO A CRISP. HAPPENED 4 TIMES, (EJECTING THE PLUG) THE FIRST TIME THE FORD DEALER REPAIRED IT. WE WERE DRIVING IT DOWN THE ROAD HEARD A BANG THAN A HISS OF THE FUEL LEAKING GOT THE TRUCK STOPPED AND JUST GOT OUT IN TIME. FULL FLAMES IN LESS THAN 2 MINUTES.
2017-02-16
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-22
- VIN: 1FDNF20L4YE
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I HAVE HAD THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHERE THE SPARK PLUG HAS BLOWN OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO AND FROM WORK AND TWO OF THE THREE TIMES I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE.WE FIXED THEM WITH NEW PARTS FROM AUTO STORE BUT WAS REMINDED THAT THE REPAIR IS ONLY TEMPORARY.TWO OR THE THREE TIMES I WAS ON A HIGHWAY IN BUSY TRAFFIC AND THE OTHER TIME I WAS ON A RURAL ROAD.
2017-02-01
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-28
- VIN: 1FTNX21S7YE
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: SPARK PLUG BLEW WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, GOING 30 MILES PER HOUR. *TR
2016-07-24
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-08
- VIN: 1FTNW20L2YE
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: BLUE A SPARK PLUG OUT OF HEAD, BROKE COIL IN PROCESS WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 45MPH.
2016-05-18
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-13
- VIN: 3FTNX21S0YM
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS BLEW OUT AND THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,000.
2016-05-10
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-02-15
- VIN: 1FTNW21L8YE
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: THE SPARK PLUGS ON MY TRUCK HAVE BLOWN OUT OF THE HEAD GASKET WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE SPENT OVER $1300 REPAIRING/REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG AND THREADS ON THE HEADS. I HAVE BEEN READING ON THE INTERNET WHERE OTHER FORD OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND IT APPEARS THAT NOTHING IS BEING DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE TO ME SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE TRUCK. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN FEBRUARY 2011, SECOND TIME WAS APRIL 2015.
2016-05-06
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-04
- VIN: 1FTNX20F3YE
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-250. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, IT ATTEMPTED TO START INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CONNECTORS TO THE BATTERY TERMINAL HAD TO BE REMOVED TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM INDEPENDENTLY STARTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
2016-01-26
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-12
- VIN: 1FTNW21FXYE
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WHILE I WAS ON A HIGHWAY DRIVING AT 65 MPH MY STEERING AND BRAKES WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. I HAPPENED TO BE 200 YARDS BEHIND THE TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME AND I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE IMPACT. A HYDRAULIC HOSE FAILED AND RENDERED THE STEERING AND BRAKES ALMOST COMPLETELY USELESS. THE STEERING WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL BUT I MANAGED. THE BRAKES WERE ALMOST COMPLETELY GONE BUT I MANAGED TO SLOW THE TRUCK DOWN TO A SAFE STOP OFF THE HIGHWAY. WHEN I HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO MY DIESEL MECHANIC I WAS TOLD BY THE OWNER THAT FORD ENGINEERED THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TO CONTROL THE STEERING AND BRAKES. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD WITH THAT KIND OF RIDICULOUS ENGINEERING. I HAD THREE HOSES REPLACED AT A TOTAL COST OF $451.54. ONE FACTORY HOSE WAS $172.53, ANOTHER $100.68 AND THE THIRD WAS $24.04. THE SAFETY ISSUE HERE IS UNREAL. HOW COULD FORD ENGINEERING HAVE DONE SUCH A STUPID THING.
2014-08-31
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-09
- VIN: 1FTNX21L8YE
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: THE STRAPS ON THE FUEL TANK BROKE WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I DID NOT DISCOVER UNTIL I ARRIVED HOME AND SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GAS. I LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK AND THE GAS TANK WAS DRAGGING ON THE GROUND. LUCKILY IT WAS SNOWING OR A FIRE WOULD HAVE OCCURRED. *TR
2013-12-05
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-12-02
- VIN: 1FTNW20F1YE
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F250 THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH TIRES, SIZE: 235/85/R16. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES BECAME UNRAVELED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE SPARE TIRE WAS INSTALLED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12T019000 (TIRES) BUT THE DEALER WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE WARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,500. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
2013-08-06
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-07-27
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WHEN VEHICLE IS AT IDLE, TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IS IMPOSSIBLE. IT'S EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER THE TRUCK IN AND OUT OF PARKING SPACES WITHOUT RISKING HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE OR A PERSON. *TR
2000 Ford F-250 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 10 recalls for different components of the 2000 Ford F-250.
2009-05-11
- Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
2009-04-07
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
2007-08-28
- Manufacturer: CEQUENT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
- Components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Summary: CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
- Consequence: IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
- Remedy: ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
2006-08-01
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
- Consequence: 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)
2006-06-12
- Manufacturer: SABRY LEE, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMPS, P/NOS. FR208-B101R, FR208-B101L, FR208-B001R, AND FR208-B001L, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: SABRY LEE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER FULL CREDIT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMP. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABRY LEE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE AT 1-866-467-2279.
2006-05-24
- Manufacturer: CK MOTORSPORT, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
2001-08-08
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
2000-09-21
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: 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."
- Consequence: 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.
1999-11-04
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
1999-08-12
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
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