2000 Ford F-250 SD problems
Owners have filed 277 complaints about the 2000 Ford F-250 SD with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 25.6% of them — the clear leader, ahead of tires at 14.4%.
Complaints277
Crashes19
Fires28
Injuries19
Deaths4
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 25.6% · 71
Tires 14.4% · 40
Power train 9.0% · 25
Service brakes, hydraulic 8.7% · 24
Electrical system 8.3% · 23
Suspension 7.6% · 21
Vehicle speed control 5.4% · 15
Steering 2.9% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 19 describe a crash, 28 describe a fire, 19 report an injury and 4 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 18 model years of the Ford F-250 SD in this data, 2000 sits 13th by complaint volume. 2019 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 10 in the last three years against 8 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 77,100 miles.
In owners' own words
I was driving my Ford f250 with the 5.4 Triton v8 gas engine down the road when it sounded as if the engine had blown. Upon investigation at a local repair shop it was determined the left rear spark plug had blown out of the cylinder head. The cost for the repair was quoted between $300 to $3000 pending on how bad the damage was to the spark plug threads. It is currently parked until the repair can be made. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 118,000 miles
: The contact stated while driving 35 mph on a city street, there was a loud banging noise coming from the engine compartment followed by the vehicle operating at a reduced speed. The contact pulled the vehicle over for inspection. After opening the hood, a single spark plug was sitting atop the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to await further inspection. The manufacturer was alerted. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 108,000 miles
Own 2000 Ford f-250 super duty. The cam position sensor has failed 3 times since purchase of this truck in dec 2000. Very dangerous situation as all power, brakes-steering etc. Are not functional when the engine stalls. Engine stall without warning at high and low speeds creating hazardous situations due to all power failure. Dealer replaced under warranty in 2002 approximately 70,000 miles. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 70,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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Other Ford F-250 SD years
1999 304 complaints · 32.6% engine and engine cooling 2001 331 complaints · 27.8% engine and engine cooling 2002 282 complaints · 36.9% engine and engine cooling 2003 229 complaints · 34.1% engine and engine cooling 2004 345 complaints · 31.0% engine and engine cooling 2005 381 complaints · 33.1% suspension