Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford F-450 SD, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Tires20
- Power train6
- Engine and engine cooling5
- Fuel system, diesel4
- Fuel system, gasoline3
- Service brakes, hydraulic3
- Electrical system2
- Steering2
- Suspension2
- Equipment2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 3 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.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH COMMERCIAL TRUCK TIRES THAT HAVE STEEL CORDS IN THE TIRE SIDEWALL. THE VALVE STEMS MAY HAVE BEEN TORN OR DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD LEAK CAUSING SIDEWALL DAMAGE.
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-450 SD: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 636392 | SOME SUPER DUTYS EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER CONDITION DRIVING AT 60 KPH. *TT |
| 636380 | INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A PERCEIVED POOR FUEL RANGE / ECONOMY, AND OR A FAULTY FUEL GAUGE. *TT |
| 636094 | A NO CRANK CONDITION OR EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE NOISE WHEN CRANKING. *TT |
| 630609 | CONCERNS WITH LOW POWER WHILE IN REVERSE. *TT |
| 630192 | SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES EQUIPPED WITH PTO CAPABLE TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A FAILURE TO GO T HIGH IDLE UPON PTO ENGAGEMENT. *TT |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 619446 | SPECIAL FIELD ACTION ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 19.5-INCH COMMERCIAL TRUCK TIRES WITH STEEL CORD SIDEWALLS - OWNER'S GUIDE SUPPLEMENT AND INFORMATION LABELS. *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 |
| 619326 | A SLIGHT PURGE OF GREASE FROM THE FRONT HUB BEARING UNIT THAT MAY BE NOTED BETWEEN THE HUB UNIT AND THE INBOARD ROTOR FLANGE. *TT |
| 616522 | SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *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 |
| 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 |
| 613570 | EXPERIENCING PREMATURE REAR WHEEL INNER BRAKE PAD WEAR OCCURRING ON SOME VEHICLES USED IN SEVERE DUTY APPLICATIONS. **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 |
| 612903 | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1113 / C1115 / C1185. *TT |
| 612886 | INFORMATION REGARDING CHANGE TO THE LOCATION OF THE ASHTRAY. *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 |
| 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 COMPARTMENT FIRES
RAPID TIRE DEFLATION
SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation