Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 Ford F-350 SD

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 188 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: diesel2195,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt2036,000 mi
Tires1126,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine975,000 mi
Steering951,340 mi
Electrical system8140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling8102,000 mi
Vehicle speed control7160,000 mi
Wheels6197,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel569,000 mi
Power train5151,000 mi
Tires: sidewall527,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings467,200 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system421,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic3119,000 mi
Structure354,000 mi
Structure: body360,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing330,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module2165,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring238,000 mi
Engine286,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline2120,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2102,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)252,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components276,507 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper277,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)21,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections263,000 mi
Suspension2—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire280,000 mi
Unknown or other250,000 mi
Wheels: rim272,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1155,000 mi
Electrical system: software1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system169,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline176,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly1145,000 mi
Fuel system, other1171,874 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch155,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal130,000 mi
Seat belts198,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic1106,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1101,277 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1106,000 mi
Steering: linkages1—
Steering: linkages: drag: power assist system1106,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly174,500 mi
Structure: frame and members1118,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs168,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf1135,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control121,270 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor143,012 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.