Model year record

2000 Ford F-250

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 421 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V286000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,200,000
Reported to NHTSA
2006-08-01
Owners notified
2006-08-07

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Safety risk

OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer 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)

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V258000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,083,000
Reported to NHTSA
2001-08-08
Owners notified
2001-08-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V284000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
4,500
Reported to NHTSA
2000-09-21
Owners notified
2000-11-11

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL CNG PICKUP TRUCKS AND BI-FUEL CNG VANS, MODIFIED BY CFI CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC., FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 303, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLES." THE LABEL AFFIXED TO THE FUEL FILLER DOOR BY THE VEHICLE MODIFIER CONTAINS THE INSPECTION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CNG TANK. HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE STATEMENT "SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE FUEL CONTAINER FOR INSPECTION AND SERVICE LIFE."

Safety risk

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED A LABEL WITH THE REQUIRED STATEMENT, ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THE LABEL AT THE FUEL FILLER DOOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 2, 2000. 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 1-800-392-3673.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V311000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
107,540
Reported to NHTSA
1999-11-04
Owners notified
1999-12-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V219000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
245,300
Reported to NHTSA
1999-08-12
Owners notified
1999-12-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

DURING THE SUBSEQUENT STATIC ROLLOVER TEST, FUEL SPILLAGE EXCEEDED THE SPECIFIED RATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE FRONT STRAP ISOLATOR.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Tires5597,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt3550,000 mi
Tires: sidewall1934,200 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system17
Engine and engine cooling1466,790 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip14
Steering14150,000 mi
Air bags: frontal12
Unknown or other11160,000 mi
Electrical system1089,000 mi
Engine10125,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1092,000 mi
Suspension98,700 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline7
Power train: automatic transmission7110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor650,000 mi
Structure: body620,000 mi
Suspension: front6
Vehicle speed control6207,000 mi
Suspension: rear5
Air bags4
Seat belts4120,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic48,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc4
Steering: rack and pinion4
Electrical system: ignition3150,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring3
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3
Engine and engine cooling: engine379,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel399,165 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system334,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline3155,000 mi
Interior lighting3
Power train: manual transmission3
Seats3
Service brakes3150,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire355,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor334,550 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2257,888 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer2176,369 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack2
Exterior lighting250,684 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights2
Fuel/propulsion system2154,421 mi
Latches/locks/linkages21,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Power train2125,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2
Power train: clutch assembly256,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)2
Power train: driveline: differential unit2
Power train: driveline: driveshaft2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum2
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2
Steering: linkages2
Suspension: front: shock absorber2
Tires: valve2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2127,659 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2
Electrical system: ignition: module140,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Fuel system, diesel147,300 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings15,385 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly150,900 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device167,800 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Tires: bead154,098 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal170,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer134,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels1268,000 mi

The 1999 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about 1.5 times as many 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.