Model year record

2000 Ford F Super Duty

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 81 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V254000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
12,850
Reported to NHTSA
2000-09-06
Owners notified
2000-09-25

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MIS-ROUTED WIRE HARNESS THAT ATTACHES TO THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH. THE WIRE COULD RUB ON THE STEERING COLUMN, RESULTING IN A SHORT CIRCUIT AND A BLOWN FUSE, CAUSING A LOSS OF STOP LAMP FUNCTION.

Safety risk

THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE WIRE HARNESS TO THE BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 25, 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 00V170000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
8,100
Reported to NHTSA
2000-06-19
Owners notified
2000-07-27

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: F-SUPER DUTY STRIPPED MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BECAUSE THEY MAY HAVE A MISSING OR PARTIALLY INSTALLED BRAKE PEDAL TO MASTER CYLINDER PUSHROD RETAINING CLIP.

Safety risk

IF THE CLIP IS MISSING OR FALLS OUT, THE PUSHROD COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL, RESULTING IN THE OPERATOR BEING UNABLE TO APPLY THE BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RETAINING CLIP INSTALLATION. MISSING OR PARTIALLY INSTALLED CLIPS WILL BE PROPERLY INSTALLED. IN ADDITION, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT VEHICLES FOR LOWER THAN INTENDED WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE; INCOMPLETE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE INSTALLATION; STEERING COLUMN SHIFT LEVER BRACKET BOLT TORQUE LOWER THAN INTENDED; STEERING GEAR BRACKET FASTENER TORQUE LOWER THAN INTENDED; AND LOWER STEERING COLUMN YOKE BOLT TORQUE LOWER THAN INTENDED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V265000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
10,537
Reported to NHTSA
1999-09-20
Owners notified
1999-10-11

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPER DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L MANUAL TRANSMISSION POWERTRAINS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CORE WIRE CAN WEAR THE CABLE CONDUIT END FITTING DUE TO A FIFTEEN DEGREE ANGLE IT MAKES WITH THE CONDUIT AT THE THROTTLE BODY END. THIS COULD ALSO LEAD TO WEAR OR SEPARATION OF STRANDS OF THE CORE WIRE, WHICH COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.

Safety risk

A "STUCK" THROTTLE COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND THROTTLE BODY.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering: hydraulic power assist system7
Tires745,111 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine683,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip592,037 mi
Tires: sidewall5
Engine4128,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline485,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel397,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3
Suspension: front: wheel bearing362,790 mi
Tires: tread/belt346,000 mi
Air bags2
Power train: automatic transmission269,000 mi
Seat belts2
Service brakes2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2
Engine and engine cooling1124,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe152,400 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch125,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline141,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly18 mi
Steering1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Suspension1
Suspension: front1
Vehicle speed control1
Wheels1145,123 mi
Wheels: hub1

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.