NHTSA lists 304 complaints for the 2000 Ford F-350, 36 of them mention a crash and 9 mention a fire. 26 complaints mention an injury, with 41 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FORD F-350.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2006-08-01. Systems: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Defect: 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)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2001-08-08. Systems: VISIBILITY.
Defect: 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 L (excerpt)
Consequence: LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 1999-11-04. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 1999-08-12. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
4 investigations; 0 open.
DP05005
Opened: 2005-09-22. Closed: 2006-01-04.
SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD
ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005, ODI RECEIVED A PETITION REQUESTING THAT THE AGENCY INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE SPARK PLUG EJECTION IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2004 FORD VEHICLES WITH TRITON V-8 AND V-10 ENGINES.ODI RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 474 NON-DUPLICATIVE COMPLAINTS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHERE THE COMPLAINANT, OR THE DEALER REPAIRING THE VEHICLE, REPORTED THAT A SPARK PLUG DETACHED FROM THE CY
Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
EA05005
Opened: 2005-03-22. Closed: 2006-08-02.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
EA05-005 IS CLOSED WITH FORD?S ACTIONS IN RECALLS 05V-017, 05V-388, AND 06V-286, RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 6.7 MILLION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCHES (SCDS).THE BRAKE SYSTEMS IN THESE RECALLED VEHICLES GENERATE A VACUUM THAT CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE SCDS TO FAIL AND, IN CERTAIN SWITCH INSTALLATION ORIENTATIONS, CATCH FIRE.FORD IS ALSO INCLUDING THE ENTI
Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Linked campaign numbers: 05V388000, 06V286000, 07V078000, 07V336000, 07V347000, 07V488000, 08V025000.
EA02018
Opened: 2002-08-19. Closed: 2003-08-22.
RAPID TIRE DEFLATION
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON CERTAIN FORD PICKUP TRUCKS AND VANS TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTS OF A VALVE STEM EJECTION (WITH RAPID AIR LOSS) AND A SLOW LEAKING VALVE STEM ON VEHICLE HANDING.DURING THE INVESTIGATION, ODI EVALUATED OVER 1,100 COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY CLAIMS, CONDUCTED VEHICLE DYNAMIC TESTING ON A SUBJECT VEHICLE WITH THE FAILURE MODE REPLICATED, INTERVIEWED OWNERS, AND EXAMINED COMPLA
Systems: TIRES.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
RQ00010
Opened: 2000-03-13. Closed: 2001-01-12.
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
ON MAY 11, 1998, FORD MOTOR COMPANY FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING PARKING BRAKE FAILURE ON CERTAIN 1999 F-350 SUPER DUTY VEHICLES BUILT AT THE KENTUCKY TRUCK PLANT FROM JANUARY 26, 1998 THROUGH APRIL 24, 1998; RECALL 98V-101.THE REDUCTION IN PARKING BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS MAY OCCUR ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, AND IS CAUSED BY THE RUST PREVENTATIVE COATING THE SURFACE OF THE PARKING BRAK
Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Linked campaign numbers: 98V101000.
Manufacturer communications
29 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| POWER TRAIN | 9 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 |
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| STEERING | 2 |
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| SUSPENSION | 2 |
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| AIR BAGS | 1 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
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10012965
Date: 2005-02-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
SERVICE TIPS BEFORE ARC WELDING ON THE FRAME OR BODY OF A UNIT. *TT
10013316
Date: 2005-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT
10013413
Date: 2004-11-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
VEHICLE LEAN SAG WHEN OBSERVED FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *EH
10010731
Date: 2004-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT
10010734
Date: 2004-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. OASIS. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, AND F650/750. *TT
10011164
Date: 2004-08-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
REAR AXLE POPPING/CHATTER NOISE - DANA 80 MODEL DUAL REAR WHEEL (DRW). *AR
10002626
Date: 2004-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
EXCESSIVE DRIVE-AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *TT
10007395
Date: 2004-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1871 OR B1935 FOLLOWING ECS/RCM REPLACEMENT. *TT
10008119
Date: 2004-02-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
OIL/DUST FILM AT CAC CONNECTIONS. *MJ
10004881
Date: 2003-10-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AREA WHEN THE ENGINE FAN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED WHILE OPERATED IN HOT DUSTY CLIMATES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 F450/550. *TT