Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford F Series, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling10
- Steering7
- Structure6
- Service brakes, hydraulic4
- Electrical system4
- Unknown or other4
- Vehicle speed control3
- Tires3
- Suspension2
- Power train2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
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 Series: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 637696 | SOME 5.4L WINDSOR POWER IMPROVED ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT OIL LEAK OR WEEP AT THE CYLINDER HEAD TO BLOCK JOINT. *TT |
| 636408 | SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS OF HARD START / NO START / ROUGH RUNNING. *TT |
| 636399 | SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING COLD START ROLLING IDLE. *TT |
| 636344 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT WHEELS THAT SEIZE TO THE HUBS AND ARE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE DURING SERVICE. *TT |
| 630653 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS AND / OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT |
| 630642 | SUBJECT REGARDING FIELD SERVICE ACTION 02L08 FOR MISSING IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION LABEL. *TT |
| 630412 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF OIL CONTAMINATION IN COOLING SYSTEM. *TT |
| 630354 | SOME VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH AT CRUISE OR MOMENTARILY AFTER STOPPING, A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT,AND P030X CODES. *TT |
| 630273 | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1105, P1106 (UPPER AND LOWER ALTERNATOR FAULTS). *TT |
| 630026 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILTY CONDITIONS AND/OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT |
| 625773 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO REMOVE WHEEL RIM CONDITION. *TT |
| 624688 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBITA COOLANT LEAK FROM THE WATER PUMP WEEP HOLE. *YH |
| 620223 | SOME SUPERCREWS AND SPORT-TRAC VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL BED EXTENDER MAY EXHIBIT BROKEN LOCKING PIN(S). THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE HOLES NOT BEING COMPLETELY ALIGNED BEFORE INSERTING THE LOCKING PIN. *TT |
| 619335 | SUBJECT REGARDING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT |
| 619315 | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT |
| 6092100 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CD CHANGER WITH A CD MAGAZINE THAT JAMS / WILL NOT EJECT. *TT |
| 6090801 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CD CHANGER WITH A CD MAGAZINE THAT JAMS / WILL NOT EJECT. *TT |
| 6090538 | INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS |
| 6090310 | SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT |
| 6090184 | INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT |
| 6090087 | INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT |
| 6089681 | SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT |
| 10029029 | JERR-DAN: ANTI STALL FEATURE FOR FORD F SERIES LIGHT DUTY CHASSIS WITH V10 GAS ENGINE AND AN ENGINE DRIVE CLUTCH PUMP. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE |
| 10026389 | FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE |
| 10013116 | MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD
TIRE VALVE STEM
PULLS UNDER HARD BRAKING
FRONT CENTER LAP BELT ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation