Model year record

2000 Ford F-350

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 370 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 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
Tires6179,478 mi
Tires: tread/belt3418,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2222,300 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1822,300 mi
Tires: sidewall18
Steering16336,169 mi
Air bags: frontal1090,000 mi
Suspension1080,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly831,000 mi
Suspension: front815,500 mi
Power train: manual transmission7
Vehicle speed control7182,000 mi
Tires: valve670,000 mi
Wheels5171,700 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine485,000 mi
Power train4211,641 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4
Electrical system352,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling382,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3130,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission3
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid3
Trailer hitches3
Wheels: rim3121,000 mi
Air bags: side/window280,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Engine2148,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel295,600 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
Exterior lighting265,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel250,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter2
Power train: axle assembly290,000 mi
Service brakes2148,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic265,973 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings253,000 mi
Structure2
Structure: body: door2
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar2
Tires: bead2
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems2
Air bags: on-off switch assembly190,000 mi
Child seat1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: ignition: module187,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys164,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Equipment: electrical1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Equipment: mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices1
Exterior lighting: headlights165,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: bulbs1140,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Fuel system, gasoline1155,758 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery199,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Parking brake1
Parking brake: conventional1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Seat belts: front151,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Service brakes, air163,424 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: body180,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments180,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub1
Suspension: rear1
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: shackle1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Unknown or other138,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1

The 1999 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has 2 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.