2000 Ford F-250 problems
Owners have filed 417 complaints about the 2000 Ford F-250 with NHTSA. Tires account for 27.6% of them — the clear leader, ahead of steering at 12.9%.
Complaints417
Crashes39
Fires15
Injuries30
Deaths7
What owners report breaking
Tires 27.6% · 115
Steering 12.9% · 54
Service brakes, hydraulic 9.1% · 38
Engine and engine cooling 8.6% · 36
Power train 6.2% · 26
Electrical system 6.0% · 25
Suspension 5.8% · 24
Air bags 3.8% · 16
Severity
Of those complaints, 39 describe a crash, 15 describe a fire, 30 report an injury and 7 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 21 model years of the Ford F-250 in this data, 2000 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 1999 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 11 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 75,768 miles.
In owners' own words
Pe00040, orignal equipment on 2000, Ford, f250, tire size lt265/75r16. Passenger's rear tire sidewall blewout, almost causing a crash. Contacted firestone, and firestone replace tire. So far no other problems with the other tires. *Ak the tire separation was 360 degree completely around the tire. Firestone dealer believes the tire separation was caused by driving at too low tire pressure and on a flat. Tires
The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-250 equipped with firestone steel radial a/t tires, dot vdwd1xl150. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the front driver's tire blew out. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the tire was twenty years old and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact back to the dealer. The failure mileage on the tire was 41,930. Tires · reported at 187,930 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Ford f250 pickup. While driving 50 mph and pulling a fifth wheel, the contact felt a vibration. A second later, she heard a loud bump and then a bang. She pulled over and noticed that the tread separated and damaged the rear passenger side fender. The current and failure mileages were 54,098. The purchase date of the vehicle was unknown. Updated 02-01-08 *bf updated 02/01/08 Tires · reported at 54,098 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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