2000 FORD F SERIES
1 recalls, 55 complaints - 30 TSBs
03V094000 Mar 7, 2003
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EX... Read more
Consequence
THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. 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 SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-60... Read more
Complaint Statistics
55 total complaints
5 crashes 7 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| STEERING | 2 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 14, 2026
Incident date: Jul 20, 2026
Regarding NHTSA Recall Number 05V017000; * Component: Speed control deactivation switch. Available for inspection. * Safety Risk: Spontaneous fire occurred on 07/20/2026 at apx 1am destroying the vehicle, damaging two other vehicles, and nearly burning down our home. *Problem Reproduced: Unknown * C... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 14, 2026
Incident date: Jul 20, 2026
Regarding NHTSA Recall Number 05V017000; * Component: Speed control deactivation switch. Available for inspection. * Safety Risk: Spontaneous fire occurred on 07/20/2026 at apx 1am destroying the vehicle, damaging two other vehicles, and nearly burning down our home. *Problem Reproduced: Unknown * C... Read more
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 21, 2015
Incident date: Jul 19, 2015
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE GAS TANK FELL OFF AND WAS DRAGGING ON THE ROAD. THE STRAPS WERE CORRODED. I HAVE ONE OF THE STRAPS.
ENGINE
Aug 22, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS ROT OUT BREAK OFF AND THE GASKETS START LEAKING. I KNOW THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 4.6 AND THE 5.4 TRITON ENGINE AS THERE ARE ABOUT 8 OF THEM IN MY WORK PARKING LOT THAT HAVE DONE THE SAME THING. I OWNED A 1999 E150 THAT DID THE SAME THING AND THE EXHAUST SMELLS IN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 31, 2014
Incident date: Mar 30, 2014
ON MARCH 30, 2014, AT APPROXIMATELY 3:00 P.M. (PST) MY 2000 FORD F-150 UNEXPECTEDLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE TRUCK WAS STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY WHEN SUDDENLY BLACK SMOKE AND FIRE COULD BE SEEN COMING OUT OF THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL. THE FIRE ENGULFED THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MELTING... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 31, 2014
Incident date: Mar 30, 2014
ON MARCH 30, 2014, AT APPROXIMATELY 3:00 P.M. (PST) MY 2000 FORD F-150 UNEXPECTEDLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE TRUCK WAS STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY WHEN SUDDENLY BLACK SMOKE AND FIRE COULD BE SEEN COMING OUT OF THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL. THE FIRE ENGULFED THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MELTING... Read more
Fire
STEERING
Dec 31, 2013
Incident date: Dec 11, 2013
I HAVE A COMPLAINT AS FORD WITH THERE SHIFTERS I HAVE ALSO SEEN IT ON SOME OLDER AND NEWER MODELS IS THE TWO BOLTS ON THE BRACKET ON THE END OF THE SHIFTER ROD ON THE STEERING COLUMN COME LOOSE AND OR MISSING BOLT AND THERE FOR HAVE SHIFTING PROBLEMS AS I DID ONE MORNING WITH MY 2000 F 150 WENT TO... Read more
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 20, 2013
Incident date: Jul 18, 2013
TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE FUEL TANK STRAPS SNAPPED AND THE FUEL TANK DROPPED TO THE GROUND IN THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER, UNAWARE OF WHAT HAPPENED, HEARD A NOISE AS SHE WAS APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT. THE NOISE CEASED AFTER STOPPING. THE DRIVER THEN MADE A LEFT TURN WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED AT... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 1, 2010
Incident date: Jan 24, 2010
I HAVE A 2000 MODEL FORD F-150. MY CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT AND MAYBE A MONTH OR LESS LATER I CAME HOME ONE NIGHT AND ABOUT 30 MINUTES AFTER I WENT INTO THE HOUSE I HEARD A LOUD BANG. WHEN WE LOOKED OUT THE DOOR MY TRUCK WAS A BALL OF FLAMES. THE LOUD BANG I HAD HEARD WAS THE TIRE POPPING. I NEVER RE... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 26, 2009
Incident date: Jun 16, 2009
SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT ON 2000 F150 5.4 TRITON ENGINE. DAMAGING COIL AND HEAD. RELEASING FUEL MIXTURE INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT FOR POTENTIAL EXPLOSION. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 1, 2006
Incident date: Nov 15, 2006
2000 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW MOTORHOME WITH FORD TRITON V10 ENGINGE: AT 32,000 BLEW A SPARK PLUG OUT OF THE HEAD. FORD DEALER QUOTED ME $6,000 TO REPLACE WITH NEW/IMPROVED HEAD. I CAN REPLACE THE WHOLE ENGINE FOR LESS THAN $3,000. THIS IS INCREDIBLE AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. EVEN THE TOW TR... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 7, 2006
Incident date: Jun 6, 2006
I HAVE HAD 3 SPARK PLUGS EJECT FROM MY 2000 F150 5.4L IN THE PAST 3 MONTHS. SO FAR, REPAIRS HAVE TOTALED $150, BUT THE LAST ONE TOOK THE THREADS WITH IT. ESTIMATE TO FIX THIS ONE IS $400 WITH A SPECIALLY MADE REPAIR KIT. AS MOST KNOW, THIS IS "THE PROBLEM THAT MUST NOT BE NAMED". EVERYONE KNOWS IT E... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Nov 9, 2005
Incident date: Nov 9, 2005
A CRACK WAS NOTICED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AT THE REAR OF THE WINDOW MOLDING. UPON INQUIRY WITH A BODY REPAIR SHOP, THEY TOLD ME FORD KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND I COULD GO TO THE DEALER TO GET IT REPAIRED. THE CRACK IS RUSTING AND MAY HAMPER THE INTEGRITY OF THE DOOR, ESPECIALLY IN A SIDE IMPACT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 13, 2005
Incident date: Jun 26, 2005
ON JUNE 26 2005 AROUND 8:15 PM MY 2000 FORD 150 HAD A UNDER HOOD FIRE THAT WAS LATER DETERMINED TO BE CAUSED BY THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. THE TRUCK WAS DEEMED TOTALED BY PROGRESSIVE THE NEXT DAY. I CALLED FORD AND THEY SAID TO CALL MY INSURANCE CO.
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Jul 9, 2005
Incident date: Jun 10, 2005
ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. DIAGNOSIS WAS FAULTY HYDRAULLIC CONTROL UNIT. SINCE IT OCCURED AT 61,615 MILES AND STILL ON ORIGINAL BRAKE PADS/LININGS AND TIRES I FEEL FAILURE WAS PREMATURE. HAPPENED SHORTLY AFTER RECAL FOR SPEED CONTOL DISTURBED BRAKE SYSTEM. REPAIR COST FOR DIAGNOSIS AND EXTIMATE ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 1, 2005
Incident date: May 14, 2004
MY ODOMETER DISPLAY GOES OFF FROM TIME TO TIME.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Apr 1, 2005
Incident date: Oct 12, 2004
REAR BRAKE CALIPERS SEEMS TO LOCK AND DRAG WHEN IT RAINS. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Dec 12, 2004
Incident date: Jun 13, 2004
DOOR METAL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE EXHIBITS 1/2" CRACK WITH RUST. DEALER NOT RESPONSIVE TO REPAIR. *JB
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Dec 10, 2004
Incident date: Jul 1, 2004
OUR 2000 FORD PICKUP, HAVING ONLY 19000 MILES ON IT. THE BALL JOINT CAME APART WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 15 MPH. THE FRONT TIRE CAME OUT OF THE WHEEL WELL. DEALER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIE RODS AND TIE ROD ENDS , SAID THEY WERE ALL BAD. KWR. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 2, 2004
Incident date: Oct 22, 2004
A FEW WEEKS BACK, I NOTICED A SLIGHT TICKING SOUND. IN CHECKING INTO THIS, IT WAS THOUGHT TO BE A LIFTER OR ROCKER ARM. TWO WEEKS AGO WHILE TRAVELING ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 55 MPH, I BLEW THE #4 PLUG RIGHT OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SUTTON FOR... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Sep 16, 2004
Incident date: Sep 13, 2004
I HAD A CLUNK NOISE AT APRROX 15,000 MILES WHEN I WOULD SLOW DOWN AND BEGIN A TURN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THEY ASSURED ME NOTHING WAS WRONG. I THOUGHT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE BACK END. PERHAPS IT WAS AND THAT WAS UN-RELATED. RECENTLY I TOOK THE TRUCK IN TO HAVE THE OIL CHANGED AND... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Aug 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 5, 2004
LEFT TIE-ROD FELL OFF WHILE TURNING INTO DRIVEWAY, WHICH WAS FORTUNATE IN THAT I WAS GOING SLOWLY AND NOT INJURED WHEN IT HAPPENED. TRUCK WAS TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP AND TIE-RODS REPLACED. OLD PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, BUT I HAVE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD (ONE MONTH LATER) THAT SAYS I SHOULD BE REGULA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 28, 2004
Incident date: May 28, 2004
HAD ABS REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES ON MY 2000 F-150 COME TO FIND OUT THE WIRING HARNESS HAS BEEN DEFECTIVE THE WHOLE TIME AND HAS JUST BEEN DISCOVERED TO BE THE CULPRIT. FORD HAS AGREED TO PAY 50% OF COST BUT I CAN'T BE THE ONLY ONE WITH A DEFECTIVE HARNESS, RIGHT?*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jun 28, 2004
Incident date: May 28, 2004
HAD ABS REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES ON MY 2000 F-150 COME TO FIND OUT THE WIRING HARNESS HAS BEEN DEFECTIVE THE WHOLE TIME AND HAS JUST BEEN DISCOVERED TO BE THE CULPRIT. FORD HAS AGREED TO PAY 50% OF COST BUT I CAN'T BE THE ONLY ONE WITH A DEFECTIVE HARNESS, RIGHT?*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
May 31, 2004
Incident date: May 31, 2004
I HAVE A CRACK IN THE DOOR SKIN OF MY DRIVERS DOOR I THINK FORD NEEDS TO BE MADE TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND FIX THIS PROBLEM. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
May 13, 2004
Incident date: May 10, 2004
FAILURE OF TIE RODS ON FORD F150'S. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Apr 27, 2004
Incident date: Apr 26, 2004
FAILED TIE ROD END AT 57,000 MILES CAUSIING COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING. NO WARNING. LUCKILY I WAS IN A PARKING LOT AND NOT ON THE FREEWAY. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
2000 FORD F-150 4.6L V-8. BLOWN SPARK PLUG. FORD DEALER CLAIMS THAT FORD WILL NOT APPROVE A A REPAIR AND EITHER THE HEAD ($3,000) OR THE MOTOR ($5000) NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS NO OFFICIAL TSB (TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN) ON THIS PROBLEM, BUT UNOFFICIALLY, IT SEEMS THAT FORD IS AWARE OF THE P... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
2000 FORD F-150 4.6L V-8. BLOWN SPARK PLUG. FORD DEALER CLAIMS THAT FORD WILL NOT APPROVE A A REPAIR AND EITHER THE HEAD ($3,000) OR THE MOTOR ($5000) NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS NO OFFICIAL TSB (TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN) ON THIS PROBLEM, BUT UNOFFICIALLY, IT SEEMS THAT FORD IS AWARE OF THE P... Read more
TIRES
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2001
1. BRAKE ROTORS SERVICED 7 TIMES(THE 3RD. NEW SET OF ROTORS IS CURRENTLY ON FRONT). 2. EXTERIOR PAINT FAILED AND REQUIRED REPAINTING. 3. FRONT BALL JOINTS FAILED. 4. FRONT HUBS FAILED. 5. POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. 6. WATER PUMP FAILED. 7. SUSPENSION BUSHING FAILED. 8. 3 OF 4 STOCK TIRES DEVELOPED ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2001
1. BRAKE ROTORS SERVICED 7 TIMES(THE 3RD. NEW SET OF ROTORS IS CURRENTLY ON FRONT). 2. EXTERIOR PAINT FAILED AND REQUIRED REPAINTING. 3. FRONT BALL JOINTS FAILED. 4. FRONT HUBS FAILED. 5. POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. 6. WATER PUMP FAILED. 7. SUSPENSION BUSHING FAILED. 8. 3 OF 4 STOCK TIRES DEVELOPED ... Read more
STEERING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2001
1. BRAKE ROTORS SERVICED 7 TIMES(THE 3RD. NEW SET OF ROTORS IS CURRENTLY ON FRONT). 2. EXTERIOR PAINT FAILED AND REQUIRED REPAINTING. 3. FRONT BALL JOINTS FAILED. 4. FRONT HUBS FAILED. 5. POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. 6. WATER PUMP FAILED. 7. SUSPENSION BUSHING FAILED. 8. 3 OF 4 STOCK TIRES DEVELOPED ... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2001
1. BRAKE ROTORS SERVICED 7 TIMES(THE 3RD. NEW SET OF ROTORS IS CURRENTLY ON FRONT). 2. EXTERIOR PAINT FAILED AND REQUIRED REPAINTING. 3. FRONT BALL JOINTS FAILED. 4. FRONT HUBS FAILED. 5. POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. 6. WATER PUMP FAILED. 7. SUSPENSION BUSHING FAILED. 8. 3 OF 4 STOCK TIRES DEVELOPED ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2001
1. BRAKE ROTORS SERVICED 7 TIMES(THE 3RD. NEW SET OF ROTORS IS CURRENTLY ON FRONT). 2. EXTERIOR PAINT FAILED AND REQUIRED REPAINTING. 3. FRONT BALL JOINTS FAILED. 4. FRONT HUBS FAILED. 5. POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. 6. WATER PUMP FAILED. 7. SUSPENSION BUSHING FAILED. 8. 3 OF 4 STOCK TIRES DEVELOPED ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2001
1. BRAKE ROTORS SERVICED 7 TIMES(THE 3RD. NEW SET OF ROTORS IS CURRENTLY ON FRONT). 2. EXTERIOR PAINT FAILED AND REQUIRED REPAINTING. 3. FRONT BALL JOINTS FAILED. 4. FRONT HUBS FAILED. 5. POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. 6. WATER PUMP FAILED. 7. SUSPENSION BUSHING FAILED. 8. 3 OF 4 STOCK TIRES DEVELOPED ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2001
1. BRAKE ROTORS SERVICED 7 TIMES(THE 3RD. NEW SET OF ROTORS IS CURRENTLY ON FRONT). 2. EXTERIOR PAINT FAILED AND REQUIRED REPAINTING. 3. FRONT BALL JOINTS FAILED. 4. FRONT HUBS FAILED. 5. POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. 6. WATER PUMP FAILED. 7. SUSPENSION BUSHING FAILED. 8. 3 OF 4 STOCK TIRES DEVELOPED ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Oct 15, 2001
STRONG VEHICLE VIBRATION DURING BRAKE APPLICATION, ESPECIALLY DURING DOWN HILL BRAKING. CALLED CORNING FORD DEALERSHIP, WHERE I BOUGHT TRUCK NEW. THEY REFUSED TO HONOR ANY WARRANTY WORK ON BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH THAT MANY MILES ON TRUCK. CALLED CUSTOMER 800# - THEY ALSO REFUSED REPAIR COVERAGE. TOOK TR... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
I HAVE NOT GOTTEN THE PROBLEM FIXED. THE PAINT IN THE (RAIN GUTTERS?) IN THE ROOF OF THE TRUCK HAS CRACKS FROM FRONT TO BACK. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK IN MAY AND THE DEALER STATES THEY WERE NOT IN THERE WHEN I BOUGHT IT. THE DEALER ALSO STATES THAT THE FORD COMPANY WILL NOT FIX IT. THEY STATED THAT THE IT... Read more
STRUCTURE
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2003
MY F150 HAS A DOOR CRACK ON THE DRIVERS DOOR. 80 TO 90% OF 1997 THROUGH 2000 F150/250 PICKUP WILL DEVELOP THIS PROBLEM ON ONE OF BOTH OF THE FRONT DOORS. AS I DIDN'T NOTICE THIS UNTIL TWO WEEKS AFTER MY WARR. RAN OUT, FORD WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS. I HAVE FOUND TWO INTERNET SITES WITH PEOP... Read more
STRUCTURE
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
I HAVE A 2000 FORD 150 EXT.CAB TRUCK A FREIND OF MINE BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT THE DOORS ARE CRACKING. HE HAS A 1998 EXT CAB F-150 THAT DID THE SAME THING. HE GOT HIS FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. I CALLED FORD MOTOR CO. THEY TOLD ME THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF A PROBLEM TO TAKE IT TO MY LOCAL DEALER WHO TO... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
THE TRANS ALWAYS FELT FUNNY BUT THE DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL.I HAVE HAD THE DEALER SERVICE THE TRANS EVERY 30,000 MILES AND BETWEEN SERVICES TRANS WAS DRAINED EVERY 15,000 MILES AND HAD NEW TRANS FLUID . I HAVE A ORANGE TAGED TRANSMISSION AND I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER IT HAD TO BE REPLACED.THE 4R10... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Oct 15, 2001
WE HAE A 2000 FORD F350 THAT WAS RECENTLY IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE BODY SHOP FOUND THAT IT HAD PRIOR DAMAGE. WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THIS VEHICLE HAD PRIOR DAMAGE. THE PRIOR DAMAGE MAKES THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS IT HAS THE WRONG CAB ON IT AND THE WRONG CAB HAS BEEN WELDED... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Oct 15, 2001
WE HAE A 2000 FORD F350 THAT WAS RECENTLY IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE BODY SHOP FOUND THAT IT HAD PRIOR DAMAGE. WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THIS VEHICLE HAD PRIOR DAMAGE. THE PRIOR DAMAGE MAKES THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS IT HAS THE WRONG CAB ON IT AND THE WRONG CAB HAS BEEN WELDED... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Oct 15, 2001
STRONG VEHICLE VIBRATION DURING BRAKE APPLICATION, ESPECIALLY DURING DOWN HILL BRAKING. CALLED CORNING FORD DEALERSHIP, WHERE I BOUGHT TRUCK NEW. THEY REFUSED TO HONOR ANY WARRANTY WORK ON BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH THAT MANY MILES ON TRUCK. CALLED CUSTOMER 800# - THEY ALSO REFUSED REPAIR COVERAGE. TOOK TR... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 4, 2003
Incident date: Dec 3, 2003
DRIVING UP TO INTERSECTION, APPLIED BREAKS NEXT THING AWARE OF WAS THE CAB WAS SMOKEY AND AIRBAG HAD DEPLOYED AND VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AGAINST A TREE IN THE DITCH. NO KNOWLEDGE OF TIRE FAILURE, POTHOLE, OR ANYTHING LEADING TO A DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG. CONCERN WITH UNNECESSARY DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
TIRES
Dec 4, 2003
Incident date: Dec 3, 2003
DRIVING UP TO INTERSECTION, APPLIED BREAKS NEXT THING AWARE OF WAS THE CAB WAS SMOKEY AND AIRBAG HAD DEPLOYED AND VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AGAINST A TREE IN THE DITCH. NO KNOWLEDGE OF TIRE FAILURE, POTHOLE, OR ANYTHING LEADING TO A DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG. CONCERN WITH UNNECESSARY DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
EQUIPMENT
Nov 18, 2003
Incident date: Nov 11, 2003
I HAVE A WELL MAINTAINED 2000 F-150 5.4L WITH 69,800 MILES THAT SPUN A BEARING LAST WEEK. AFTER PULLING THE MOTOR AND REMOVING THE OIL PAN, IT IS QUITE OBVIOUS THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE 'BROKEN RODS' THAT ARE USED IN THIS MOTOR ARE OF VERY POOR QUALITY. I CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER SERV... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 18, 2003
Incident date: Nov 11, 2003
I HAVE A WELL MAINTAINED 2000 F-150 5.4L WITH 69,800 MILES THAT SPUN A BEARING LAST WEEK. AFTER PULLING THE MOTOR AND REMOVING THE OIL PAN, IT IS QUITE OBVIOUS THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE 'BROKEN RODS' THAT ARE USED IN THIS MOTOR ARE OF VERY POOR QUALITY. I CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER SERV... Read more
TIRES
Nov 3, 2003
Incident date: Nov 1, 2003
WHILE DRIVING ON I-35 SOUTH OF FT WORTH, THE LEFT REAR TIRE OF MY FORD F-250 BLEW WITHOUT WARNING, DISINTEGRATING AND CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE LR FENDER AND FENDER LINER. TIRES WERE FIRESTONE STEELTEX ATS WITH APPROXIMATELY 55,000 MILES. I HAVE FRIEND WHO HAD A SIMILAR EVENT WITH HIS FORD EXPEDI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 23, 2003
Incident date: Oct 20, 2003
RIGHT SIDE HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL. REPLACED BY FORD AT 24,000 MILES (JAN 2002). TRUCK NOW HAS 49,000 AND IS OUT OF WARRANTY. RIGHT SIDE HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL AGAIN. COMMON PROBLEM WITH 5.4L FORD DEALERS ACKNOWLEDGE A PROBLEM AND SAY THEY HAVE COMPLETED NUMEROUS REPEAT REPAIRS AT THE CONSUMERS EXP... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 FORD F SERIES
30 manufacturer communications from 29 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
| 201000 WHEELS:RIM | 1 |
TB-08-258
Dec 29, 2008
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
JERR-DAN: ANTI STALL FEATURE FOR FORD F SERIES LIGHT DUTY CHASSIS WITH V10 GAS ENGINE AND AN ENGINE DRIVE CLUTCH PUMP. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
TB-08-258
Dec 29, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
JERR-DAN: ANTI STALL FEATURE FOR FORD F SERIES LIGHT DUTY CHASSIS WITH V10 GAS ENGINE AND AN ENGINE DRIVE CLUTCH PUMP. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
CSP-08B01
May 16, 2008
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE
04174
Sep 6, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
16891
Jun 1, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CLEAR GEL-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR. THIS SUBSTANCE IS A SILICONE BASE LUBRICANT USED DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. *TT
16683
Mar 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FALSE FAILURE OF THE VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE (VMV). *TT *JB
03261
Jan 5, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
15851
May 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME 5.4L WINDSOR POWER IMPROVED ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT OIL LEAK OR WEEP AT THE CYLINDER HEAD TO BLOCK JOINT. *TT
15708
Mar 1, 2002
200000 WHEELS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT WHEELS THAT SEIZE TO THE HUBS AND ARE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE DURING SERVICE. *TT
15757
Mar 1, 2002
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING COLD START ROLLING IDLE. *TT
15761
Mar 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS OF HARD START / NO START / ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
02L08
Feb 1, 2002
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SUBJECT REGARDING FIELD SERVICE ACTION 02L08 FOR MISSING IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION LABEL. *TT
15605
Feb 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS AND / OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT
15504
Jan 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILTY CONDITIONS AND/OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT
15373
Nov 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH AT CRUISE OR MOMENTARILY AFTER STOPPING, A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT,AND P030X CODES. *TT
15397
Nov 1, 2001
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF OIL CONTAMINATION IN COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
15355
Oct 1, 2001
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1105, P1106 (UPPER AND LOWER ALTERNATOR FAULTS). *TT
15225
Sep 1, 2001
201000 WHEELS:RIM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO REMOVE WHEEL RIM CONDITION. *TT
15172
Aug 1, 2001
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBITA COOLANT LEAK FROM THE WATER PUMP WEEP HOLE. *YH
14915
May 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME SUPERCREWS AND SPORT-TRAC VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL BED EXTENDER MAY EXHIBIT BROKEN LOCKING PIN(S). THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE HOLES NOT BEING COMPLETELY ALIGNED BEFORE INSERTING THE LOCKING PIN. *TT
14864
Apr 1, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
14821
Apr 1, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
99242
Nov 15, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
13290
Oct 1, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CD CHANGER WITH A CD MAGAZINE THAT JAMS / WILL NOT EJECT. *TT
7207
Oct 1, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CD CHANGER WITH A CD MAGAZINE THAT JAMS / WILL NOT EJECT. *TT
99196
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
13180
Sep 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS
6997
Sep 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F SERIES
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE00003
Opened: Jan 13, 2000 , Closed: Apr 20, 2000
FRONT CENTER LAP BELT ANCHORAGE
ALLEGED THAT THE FRONT SAFETY BELT REPORTEDLY WAS NOT MOUNTED TO THE VEHICLE
PE97005
Opened: Jan 29, 1997 , Closed: May 12, 1997
UNDERCARRIAGE FIRES
ALLEGED SUBJECT VEHICLES DRIVEN THROUGH TALL GRASS EXPERIENCE FIRES CAUSED BY GRASS CLIPPINGS COLLECTING ON VEHICLE EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
EA96028
Opened: Nov 14, 1996 , Closed: Jul 25, 1997
PINCHED WIRING HARNESSES
wiring harnesses routed along left and/or right frame rails may become pinched between frame and cab.pinched harnesses may suffer loss of insulation integrity which results in a short to ground with the potential for vehicle fire.
PE96041
Opened: Jun 13, 1996 , Closed: Nov 14, 1996
VEHICLE ELECTRICAL FIRE
ENGINE WIRING HARNESSBECOMES PINCHED BETWEEN THE VEHICLE CAB AND CHASSIS LEADING TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND FIRE.
DP94002
Opened: Mar 10, 1994 , Closed: Apr 25, 1994
DEFECTIVE WIRING
DEFECTIVE WIRING
PE90023
Opened: Dec 5, 1989 , Closed: Mar 1, 1990
FIRE IN HEATER/AC PLENUM
There is no summary currently available
PE89130
Opened: Jun 15, 1989 , Closed: Nov 17, 1989
FIREWALL FRACTURE
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FORD F SERIES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F SERIES across all model years (1971, 2003).
29
Total Recalls
391
Total Complaints
7
Investigations
13
Reported Crashes
58
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FORD F SERIES - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2007 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 2006 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 43 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 54 | View |
| 2000 (current) | 1 | 55 | |
| 1999 | 0 | 44 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 32 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 55 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 17 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 20 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 | View |