Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 Ford F-250 SD

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 277 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V399000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
4,500,000
Reported to NHTSA
2009-10-13
Owners notified
2009-10-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Manufacturer remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V553000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,176,000
Reported to NHTSA
2007-12-05
Owners notified
2007-12-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel2887,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt2147,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1890,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling14101,247 mi
Tires1252,000 mi
Electrical system10103,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline899,500 mi
Vehicle speed control8130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic7141,121 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor75,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint647,181 mi
Unknown or other661,024 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control677,228 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood594,650 mi
Power train577,800 mi
Power train: automatic transmission551,200 mi
Tires: sidewall516,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring468,000 mi
Steering4175,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor462,234 mi
Air bags368,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel378,250 mi
Power train: manual transmission334,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)332,500 mi
Seat belts365,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings345,000 mi
Suspension: front360,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint351,000 mi
Suspension: rear336,923 mi
Air bags: frontal2120,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module264,477 mi
Engine2135,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe249,990 mi
Equipment2100,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly247,658 mi
Power train: axle hubs251,200 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)252,000 mi
Seats2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2116,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system260,900 mi
Structure2172,000 mi
Structure: body2233,000 mi
Suspension260,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring210,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Electrical system: ignition177,100 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers160,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1117,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Exterior lighting: headlights174,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1118,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors135,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1195,215 mi
Parking brake1130,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint151,200 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft162,500 mi
Service brakes1233,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: interconnecting assembly(wiring)1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module167,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components150,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper177,553 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder161,024 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections170,980 mi
Steering: linkages1—
Suspension: front: hub1185,950 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing167,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly170,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf139,500 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire134,000 mi
Tires: valve122,345 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels1184,600 mi
Wheels: hub1232,000 mi
Wheels: rim1115,243 mi

The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2001 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.