Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford F-350 SD, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling41
- Tires36
- Steering19
- Electrical system15
- Service brakes, hydraulic14
- Power train8
- Wheels8
- Vehicle speed control8
- Suspension7
- Structure6
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 7 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Ford told its dealers about the 2000 Ford F-350 SD: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 630725 | CONCERNS WITH RATTLE NOISES COMING FROM FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT |
| 630239 | CONCERNS WITH RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT |
| 630130 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CALIPER PIN RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT |
| 630053 | INFORMATION REGARDING A RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER.*YD |
| 624626 | A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *YD |
| 621078 | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.8L BI-FUEL ENGINES AND A PTO CAPABLE 4R100 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT LOW POWER IN REVERSE. *TT |
| 620423 | SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE SQUEAL / SQUEAK FROM THE REAR BRAKES. *TT |
| 620409 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE NOISE FROM THE FRONT CALIPERS. *TT |
| 620302 | A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0340 (CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR A CIRCUIT) STORED, ACCOMPANIED WITH A DRIVEABILITY CONCERN. *TT |
| 620299 | SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/5/2000 EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE LEVEL EMITTING FROM THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WHICH SOME CUSTOMERS MAY FIND OBJECTIONABLE. A REVISED POWER STEERING LINE WHICH RUNS FROM THE STEERING PUMP TO THE HYDROBOOST IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TT |
| 619334 | CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.8L BI-FUEL ENGINE AND A PTO CAPABLE 4R100 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A LOW POWER IN REVERSE CONDITION. *TT |
| 614623 | SOME VEHICLES WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A PILOT BEARING CONCERN. SOME DEALERS ARE REPLACING THE CURRENT PILOT BEARING WITH AN AFTERMARKET SEALED BALL BEARING. *TT |
| 613651 | INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSFER CASE HALL EFFECT ENCODER TIPS. **MR |
| 613639 | INFORMATION REGARDING ASHTRAY RELOCATION. **MR |
| 613627 | INFORMATION REGARDING REPORTS INDICATING SOME DIFFICULTY MEASURING REAR AXLE PINION DEPTH. **MR |
| 613622 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW ENGAGEMENT OR STUCK IN 4X4 LOW ENGAGEMENT, WITH NO DTC'S STORED IN THE GEM. **MR |
| 612974 | CONCERNS WITH THE MANUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB FALLING OFF. *TT |
| 612962 | FRONT HUBLOCKS THAT WILL NOT ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE AFTER INSTALLING NEW FRONT WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLIES OR AFTER PERFORMING TSB 99-12-12 (BRAKES - NEW DESIGN FRONT ROTOR AND HUB - INCLUDES VEHICLES WITH 4X4 - SERVICE TIP). *TT |
| 612933 | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CREW CAB AND BUILT BEFORE 2/25/2000 MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE CAB WHEN DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES. *TT |
| 612903 | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1113 / C1115 / C1185. *TT |
| 612864 | INFORMATION IN USING CORRECT 10.5-INCH AXLE PINION DEPTH GAUGE DISC. *TT |
| 612856 | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL MAY EXHIBIT A TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB THAT FALLS OFF. *TT |
| 612838 | FRONT HUBLOCKS THAT WILL NOT ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE AFTER INSTALLING NEW FRONT WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLIES. *TT |
| 612795 | SOME VEHICLES WITHOUT OVER CAB LIGHTS MAY EXHIBIT A NUMBER 8 FUSE OPEN IN THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX AND/OR NOT PARKING LAMPS. *MJS |
| 612787 | SOME VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT SETTINGS TO ADDRESS TIRE-WEAR OR VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL SENSITIVITY CONCERNS. *MJS |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
ENGINE STALLING
ENGINE STALLING
SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation