- The problem
- Certain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5th wheel rv travel trailers. Due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the trailer lights may not operate properly.
- The risk
- If the trailer lights are not working properly, a vehicle crash can occur.
- The fix
- All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Ford F-350 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2000 Ford F-350 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in August 2007 for the electrical.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical F-350 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2000 Ford F-350 recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
- The risk
- Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
- The fix
- 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)
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a stop plate assembly on the vehicle frame to prevent recovery valve contact with a frame crossmember during the impact sequence.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- During the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will reposition the front strap isolator.
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All F-350 years2000 Ford F-350 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Ford F-350 | 0 | 5 | D | |
| 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 | 210 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 | 58 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Ford F-250 | 0 | 10 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 0 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 0 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 | 0 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2000 Ford Contour | 251 | 7 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Ford Econoline | 231 | 5 | F | Compare |
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Questions about the 2000 Ford F-350
Does the 2000 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2000 Ford F-350: electrical (August 2007); vehicle speed control (August 2006); motor (August 2001); tank assembly (November 1999) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2000 Ford F-350 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2000 Ford F-350 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 37 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Ford F-350 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2000 Ford F-350 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data