2000 FORD F SUPER DUTY
3 recalls, 78 complaints - 52 TSBs
00V254000 Sep 6, 2000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
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.
Consequence
THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
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 F... Read more
00V170000 Jun 19, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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.
Consequence
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.
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... Read more
99V265000 Sep 20, 1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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 SEPA... Read more
Consequence
A "STUCK" THROTTLE COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND THROTTLE BODY.
Complaint Statistics
78 total complaints
4 crashes 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 7 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 |
| ENGINE | 5 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 |
ENGINE
Aug 10, 2025
Incident date: Aug 7, 2025
There is coolant leaking into my engine because the Eco Boost engines malfunction. My entire engine has to be replaced. This has already been reported as a huge issue for years and years. It needs to be a recall. TSB 19-2346
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 10, 2025
Incident date: Aug 7, 2025
I am unable to use the high beams. Low beams are very hard to see with making risky when driving at night. No warning lights.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 10, 2025
Incident date: Aug 7, 2025
I am unable to use the high beams. Low beams are very hard to see with making risky when driving at night. No warning lights.
TIRES
Nov 14, 2017
Incident date: Aug 7, 2016
TRAVELLING ALONG ALCAN HIGHWAY IN REMOTE CANADA. WE HAD TREAD SEPERATION BLOWOUT ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT THAT DAMAGED THE F350 DUALLY. TIRE SIZE WAS 285/75/16 WITH AROUND 20,000 MILES ON THEM. TIRE WAS UNUSABLE AND REPLACED WITH SPARE. SCRAPPED THE RIM AS WELL DUE TO DAMAGE WHEN ARRIVING IN ANCHORA... Read more
Crash
ENGINE
Jul 13, 2016
Incident date: Jun 20, 2006
FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 10 YEARS A SPARK PLUG HAS BLOWN OUT OF THE HEAD ON THE ENGINE THE SECOND TIME BEING TODAY JULY 13TH 2016 MY CONCERN BESIDES THE FACT THAT THE SPARK PLUGS ARE BLOWING OUT IS THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE GAS PAPERS BEING IGNITED BY THE SPARK PLUG ON TOP OF THE ENGINE INSTEAD OF IN TH... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 29, 2015
Incident date: Aug 16, 2011
WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN, HEARD A NOISE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, UPON INSPECTION, NOTICED SPARK PLUG BLEW FROM ENGINE. A FEW YEARS LATER IT BLEW ANOTHER SPARK PLUG. REPAIR SHOP INSERTED HELICOIL BOTH TIMES.
ENGINE
Dec 2, 2013
Incident date: Dec 1, 2013
I JUST LEFT HOME AND HAVE HAD PRIOR PROBLEMS. I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35-40 MPH WHEN BOOM TAT TAT TAT TAT TAT TAT. I LOST CONTROL MAJOR CONTROL OF MY TRUCK. I GOT IT PULLED OFF THE ROAD WHERE I LIFTED THE HOOD AND SURE ENOUGH A PLUG HAD BEEN BLOWN OUT OF THE BLOCK, HAD BROKEN THE COIL PACK AND WAS LAY... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 18, 2012
Incident date: Sep 10, 2012
THE 5.4L ENGINE HAS BLOWN 3 SPARK PLUGS NOW , CYLINDERS 7,6,AND 4. *TR
WHEELS
Feb 14, 2011
Incident date: Oct 8, 2010
I HAVE A 2000 FORD F350 DWD 4X4 AND HAVE HAD BOTH FRONT STOCK ALUMINUM WHEELS DEVELOP LARGE CRACKS AND DEEMED UNSAFE. MY WIFE CONTACTED FORD TO INQUIRE IF THERE WAS A RECALL, AND THE ANSWER WAS NO, SHE TOOK IT TO FORD, AND THEY LOOKED AT THE TRUCK, AND DID NOTHING ELSE. FURTHERMORE, THEY DID NOT WAN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 4, 2010
Incident date: Nov 4, 2010
I'VE HAD TWO SPARK PLUGS BLOW OUT OF THE ENGINE. BOTH ON DRIVER SIDE. TEARING UP THEIR BOOT AND BREAKING OFF THE COIL. THE COST TO REPLACE THE BOOT AND COIL IS APROX 50+ EACH TIME. FIRST TIME I WAS DRIVING APROX 35MPH WHEN IT BLEW OUT THE SECOND TIME APROX 45MPH. 2000 FORD F250 GAS ENGINE SUPER DUTY... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 21, 2010
Incident date: Jun 20, 2010
ENGINE ON MY 2000 FORD F-250 V10 STARTED "MISSING" INTERMITTENTLY ABOUT 1 WEEK AGO. YESTERDAY, THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT CAME ON. ABOUT 10 MILES DOWN THE ROAD, THE ENGINE EJECTED A SPARK PLUG OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD WHILE TOWING AT 50 MPH. VEHICLE IS AT FORD DEALERSHIP NOW FOR ASSESSMENT A... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 21, 2009
Incident date: Aug 1, 2009
SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF FORD V10. IT WAS THE FACTORY PLUG TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. INSTALLED HELI COIL AND BEEN GOOD SINCE. *TR
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Jan 24, 2008
Incident date: Dec 29, 2007
FAILURE OF FRONT WHEEL BEARING AT 60,000 MILES. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 29, 2007
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
NEWSPAPER, AUGUST 2007, IDENTIFIED MY VEHICLE WAS SUBJECT TO RECALL. CONTACTED FORD TO VERIFY RECALL. FORD VERIFIED BUT REFUSED TO ISSUE LETTER. FINALLY GOT A LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 2007. FORD IDENTIFIED TWO DEALERS FOR MY AREA. ONE SUNLAND FORD STATED THEY NEVER KNEW WHEN PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE A... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Apr 22, 2007
Incident date: Jun 15, 2002
2000 FORD EXCURSION WITH 7.3 POWER STROKE DIESEL. SUDDEN STALL OF ENGINE WHILE DRIVING. NO WARNING, JUST QUIT WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES WHICH ARE NECESSARY FOR ADEQUATE CONTROL OF A VEHICLE OF THIS SIZE. REPLACEMENT OF THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SOLVED THE PROBLEM. T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 27, 2007
Incident date: Feb 24, 2007
2000 FORD SUPER DUTY CREWCAB WITH A "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT THAT WILL NOT STAY OFF. OBD CODE READS GROSS VAPOR LEAK. AFTER 8 ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT, DEALER IS UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEM. ALL PARTS OF THE VAPOR SYSTEM HAVE BEEN REPLACED INCLUDING THE ON BOARD COMPUTER. PERSONAL RESEARCH INDICATES THAT ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 27, 2007
Incident date: Feb 24, 2007
2000 FORD SUPER DUTY CREWCAB WITH A "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT THAT WILL NOT STAY OFF. OBD CODE READS GROSS VAPOR LEAK. AFTER 8 ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT, DEALER IS UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEM. ALL PARTS OF THE VAPOR SYSTEM HAVE BEEN REPLACED INCLUDING THE ON BOARD COMPUTER. PERSONAL RESEARCH INDICATES THAT ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 29, 2007
Incident date: Dec 27, 2005
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, HEARD A LOUD POP AND LOST POWER AND CONTROL TO THE VEHICLE. PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER AND FOUND THE ENGINE HAD BLOWN A SPARK PLUG OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. HAD TO TAKE TO DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE THE ALUMINUM, POORLY ENGINEERED CYLINDER HEAD. MANY, MANY, MANY PEOPLE HAVE REP... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 16, 2006
Incident date: Nov 13, 2006
SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF CYLINDER HEAD. *NM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Aug 10, 2006
Incident date: Jul 28, 2006
RIGHT HEADLIGHT VERY DIM. WIGGLE SWITCH AND IT USED TO RETURN TO FULL BRIGHT NOW IT STAYS DIM. REPLACED BULBS NO CHANGE. I HAVE SEEN THIS OTHER FORD SUPER DUTY TRUCKS HERE IN CONYERS GA. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Aug 2, 2006
Incident date: Aug 1, 2006
CAM POSITION SENSOR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING TRUCK SHUT-OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART ON BUSY RESIDENTIAL STREET. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
May 11, 2006
Incident date: Apr 20, 2006
TRUCK ENGINE QUIT RUNNING. CAN HAPPEN AT ANY ENGINE SPEED HAS HAPPENED IN PARK AND WHILE DRIVING. TROUBLESHOOT PROBLEM. BAD CAM POSITION SENSOR. FORD F250 WITH 7.3 DIESEL. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 31, 2005
Incident date: Dec 27, 2005
SECOND SPARK PLUG IN MY 2000 FORD V10 HAS BLOWN OUT OF CYLINDER HEAD IN LAST THREE MONTHS. LAST PLUG CAME OUT TUESDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. DEALER NOW SAYS IT NEEDS TO DO $3475 HEAD REPLACEMENT FOR BOTH HEADS. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 12, 2005
Incident date: Sep 13, 2005
MY VEHICLE HAS BLOWN OUT A SPARK PLUG ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE ON THE FREEWAY ALMOST CAUSING A ACCIDENT ON BOTH INCIDENTS. I KNOW THAT THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM DO TO WHAT I HAVE FOUND ON-LINE. THERE IS EVEN A COMPANY THAT MAKES A REPAIR KIT AND IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEONE IS STR... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Sep 22, 2005
Incident date: Jul 25, 2005
BOLTS RUSTED TO MY MANIFOLDS ( ON BOTH ) SIDES. HAD TO HAVE BOTH MANIFOLDS REPLACED AND THE HEADS BORED OUT. IF I DID NOT REALIZE THE NOISE AND HAD IT FIXED IT WOULD HAVE CRACKED MY HEADS.*JB
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Apr 1, 2005
Incident date: Mar 9, 2005
BELTS SHIFTING IN TREAD OF TIRE, CAUSING TIRE TO BECOME OUT OF ROUND AND CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE AND WONDER VERY BADLY. BOTH TIMES AT INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN TRAFFIC.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 20, 2004
Incident date: Dec 18, 2004
THE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING FAILED AND NOW HAS CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTOR TO BE REBUILT. CALLED FORD AND THEY SAID SINCE NOT AT FORD REPAIR CENTER WILL NOT LOOK INTO COMPENSATION OF A TRANSMISSION WITH THE KNOW PRODUCTION FLAW. IT IS ALLOVER THE INTERNED, CENTER SUPPORT BEARING FA... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Aug 5, 2004
Incident date: Aug 5, 2004
2000 F-250 4X4 FRONT HUB: I HAD TO CHANGE BOTH FRONT HUBS ON MY 2000 4X4 F-250 WITH ONLY 62,790 MILES AND THE BEARING LOCKED-UP ON ONE SIDE AND THE OTHER WAS LOOSE. IT COST ME $ 1,225.00 TO REPLACE THE HUBS AND SEALS, EACH HUB COST 408.00 AND EACH SEAL COST 38.00 FROM FORD. I TALKED TO 2 OTHER PEOPL... Read more
TIRES
Jul 7, 2004
Incident date: Jul 7, 2004
I HAVE PREVIOUSLY COMPLAINED TO THIS SITE AND THE FIRESTONE CUSTOMER RELATIONS OF MY STEELTEX A/T TIRE CRACKING ON THE SIDE WALL. I WAS TOLD TO HAVE THEM CHECKED AT A FIRESTONE DEALER AND I WAS TOLD THE INTEGRITY OF THE TIRE WAS NOT COMPROMISED. ON JULY 7, 2004, MY FAMILY AND I WERE ALMOST KILLED ... Read more
Crash
4 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
May 26, 2004
Incident date: May 23, 2004
FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARING, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. WITH ALMOST NO PRECEDING EVIDENCE OF A PROBLEM, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARING FAILED, CAUSING THE TOW VEHICLE, FORD F350 DRW 6X6, TO ABRUPTLY VEER FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE STABILIZING ANTI-SWAY EQUIPMENT THAT CONNECTED THE TRUCK TO THE 34' TRAVEL TRAI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 11, 2004
Incident date: Feb 7, 2004
I HAVE A 2000 F-250 WITH 62,000 MI. AND HAD ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS BACK OUT AND STRIP OUT THE LAST FEW THREADS. I SPOKE TO A MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME THAT THE 5.4 ENGINE IS KNOWN FOR THIS AND THAT FORDS ONLY FIX TO IT WAS TO REPLACE THE HEAD AT @ $1500.00 PER HEAD. HE REFERRED ME TO ANOTHER MECHANIC THA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 28, 2003
Incident date: Oct 23, 2003
BRAKE LINE FAILURE. RUBBED HOLE IN BRAKE LINE.*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 23, 2003
Incident date: Apr 16, 2003
WHILE DRIVING EAST ON INTERSTATE 40 IN BARSTOW, CA THE FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL A/T LT265-75R16 123/1200 LOAD RANGE E M/S TIRE ON THE LEFT REAR OF MY FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY HAD A TREAD SEPARATION. NO INJURIES BUT DAMAGE SUFFERED TO THE WHEEL WELL AND UNDERCARRIAGE. THEN, ON JULY 19, 2003 WE NOTICE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
May 23, 2003
Incident date: May 14, 2003
MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION FAILURES
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Aug 15, 2002
Incident date: Dec 12, 2001
TRANSAXLE BEARING FAILED LEFT SIDE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL BOTH FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPED, AND HAD TO BE TURNED AT 30000. HAD TO BE TURNED AGAIN AT 35000, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT49000. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Aug 15, 2002
Incident date: Dec 12, 2001
TRANSAXLE BEARING FAILED LEFT SIDE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL BOTH FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPED, AND HAD TO BE TURNED AT 30000. HAD TO BE TURNED AGAIN AT 35000, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT49000. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Aug 15, 2002
Incident date: Oct 10, 2001
30000 BOTH FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPED, AND BOTH FRONT BEARING SEALS WERE LEAKING. ROTORS WERE TURNED AND DISCS WERE REPLACED AT 43000, ROTORS WERE WARPED AGAIN AND HAD TO BE TURNED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Aug 15, 2002
Incident date: Oct 10, 2001
30000 BOTH FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPED, AND BOTH FRONT BEARING SEALS WERE LEAKING. ROTORS WERE TURNED AND DISCS WERE REPLACED AT 43000, ROTORS WERE WARPED AGAIN AND HAD TO BE TURNED. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jun 3, 2002
Incident date: May 30, 2002
I HAVE FOUND ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THAT IF YOU HIT YOUR BRAKES TO AVOID SOMETHING AT SPEEDS UNDER 40 MPH YOU CANNOT STEER AT THE SAME TIME! YESTERDAY I ALMOST RAN OVER A SEA WALL INTO THE OCEAN WHEN I WAS BRAKING IN A 45 DEGREE CORNER AND TRIED TO STEER AROUND IT. THIS HAS HAPPENED OTHER TIME WHI... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
May 28, 2002
Incident date: May 24, 2002
COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE, CAUSING TOTAL STEERING LOSS. *AK
Crash
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
May 28, 2002
Incident date: May 24, 2002
COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE, CAUSING TOTAL STEERING LOSS. *AK
Crash
TIRES:SIDEWALL
May 3, 2002
Incident date: Apr 24, 2002
THIS TIRE COMPLETELY BLEW OUT THE OUTSIDE SIDEWAL, THERE ISNO EVIDENCE OF THE TIRE BEING RUN HOT OR LOW. IT APPEARS AS IF THE TIRE CAME APART AT THE THE JUNCTURE OF THE SIDEWALL AND THE TREAD. IT ALSO APPEARS AS IF THE RUBBER SECTIO9NS AREN'T BONDED WELL. THIS TIRE ON THE BACK SIDE IS STILL ON THE B... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Nov 20, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED YOU CAN NOT STEER THE TRUCK, I COMPLAINED TO NTHSA IN 1999 I HAD A VERY CLOSE CALL, THE OTHER AUTO MOVED JUST IN TIME, I COULD NOT TURN WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 16, 2001
Incident date: May 30, 2000
WHILE BACKING AND APPLYING BRAKES AT THE SAME TIME ON A HILL,YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL.ALSO DURING A PANIC STOP THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP,THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION.DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL FOR THE FORD SUPERDUTY TRUCK.I DONT SEE HOW THIS CAN BE NORMAL IF YOU CANNOT TUR... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Sep 24, 2001
Incident date: Dec 27, 2000
WITH THE TRUCK AT IDLE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO HOLD THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING IS LOST. WHEN HOLDING THE TRUCK AT IDLE ON A HILL WITH THE BRAKES YOU CAN NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. POWER STEERING PUMP IS SUED FOR BOTH THE POWER STEERING SND THE POWER BRAKES. ON 12/27/00 KURT BRUHN OF M... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Aug 2, 2001
Incident date: Jul 31, 2001
ON 07/05/00 THIS VEHICLE WAS FOUND TO HAVE TWO LARGE BUBBLES ABOUT THE SIZE OF SOFTBALLS ON THE INSIDE SIDEWALL OF BOTH TIRES. THE VEHICLE WHICH HAULS HAZMAT MATERIALS WAS PLACED OUT OF SERVICE AND TOWED TO ACADEMY FORD WHERE BOTH TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH LIKE TIRES OF SAME MANUFACTURER AND SIZE. ON... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jul 31, 2001
SEVERE VIBRATION IS EXPERIENCED WHILE DRIVING OVER ROUGH PAVEMENT. THIS VIBRATION IS FELT IN THE STEERING COLUMN, STEERING WHEEL, AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. FORD HAS WORKED ON THIS CHASSIS 4 TIMES TO TRY TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. TSB 00-21-09 HAS BEEN COMPLETED ALONG WITH REPLACING THE FRONT SHO... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Jul 23, 2001
Incident date: Jul 6, 2001
TIRE SIDEWALL BLEWOUT AT 75 MPH WITHOUT WARNING.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 10, 2001
Incident date: Jun 28, 2001
VALVE STEMS BECAME LOOSE AND ALLOWED AIR PRESSURE TO GO TO ZERO. *AK
TIRES
Jun 28, 2001
Incident date: Jun 24, 2001
I WAS DRIVING UP THE HILL TOWARDS TACOMA JUST OFF THE BRIDGE. TRAFFIC STOPPED SUDDENLY AND I HAD TO LOCK MY BRAKES. WHEN I LOCKED THEM THE TRUCK WOULD NOT TURN EITHER WAY UNTIL I LET OFF THE BRAKE MORE. IT SEEMS WHEN THE TIRES ARE NOT MOVING VERY FAST THAT THE POWER STEERING WILL NOT WORK. IT WA... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 FORD F SUPER DUTY
52 manufacturer communications from 49 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 2 |
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
CSP-08B05
Oct 13, 2008
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: PROGRAM OF AFFECTED VEHICLES REGISTERED IN CA (8500 GVWR), MA (6000 GVWR), OR VT (6000 GVWR) AND WHO PREVIOUSLY PAID TO HAVE REPAIRS PERFORMED THAT ARE NOW COVERED UNDER FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY. 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR
CSP-08B05
Oct 13, 2008
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: PROGRAM OF AFFECTED VEHICLES REGISTERED IN CA (8500 GVWR), MA (6000 GVWR), OR VT (6000 GVWR) AND WHO PREVIOUSLY PAID TO HAVE REPAIRS PERFORMED THAT ARE NOW COVERED UNDER FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY. 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR
07212
Oct 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE
19015
Jan 1, 2006
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL CONDITIONER. LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING IN COLD WEATHER, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE ON COLD START, HARD START, OR COKING OF COMPONENTS EXPOSED TO EXHAUST. *TT
041601
Nov 14, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
0554
Mar 21, 2005
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
USE OF STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST STUDS IN SERVICE FOR 5.4L 2V ENGINE. *TT
05417
Mar 7, 2005
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE - NON-COMMANDED EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE) FLOW. *TT
04266
Jan 1, 2005
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
A DRIVELINE CLUNK OR BUMP WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. *TT
04239
Nov 29, 2004
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
WATER LEAK - ROOF FLANGE AREA - WATER ACCUMULATION IN HEADLINER AND/OR LEAK AT THE CAB FLOOR PAN AREA. *TT
032151
Oct 18, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME 7.3L DIESEL TURBOCHARGER PEDESTALS MAY LEAK OIL AROUND THE EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE ACTUATOR (EBP). *TT THIS ARTICLE SUPERSEDES TSB 03-21-51 DATED 10/30/2003. *TT
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
04168
Aug 23, 2004
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VACUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULT TO DEFROST. *AR
031404
Aug 23, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.
02219
Jan 1, 2004
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
032140
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE BUCK, SURGE OR JERK (ALSO KNOWN AS HITCHING/HESITATION) WHILE THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVE THROUGH ALL ENGINE TEMPERATURES. *TT
03203
Oct 13, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT
031910
Sep 29, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE PULL. 4X4 F-250/350 AND EXCURSION VEHICLES ONLY. *TT
03192
Sep 29, 2003
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
LEAK OIL AROUND THE EXHAUST BACKPRESSURE ACTUATOR (EBP) - 7.3L DIESEL TURBOCHARGER PEDESTALS. *TT
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
16921
Jun 1, 2003
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
COOLANT LEAK DUE TO BROKEN RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP. 1999-2003 MODELS. *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
16835
May 1, 2003
173100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
TAILGATE LOCKING BY ITSELF WHEN SLAMMED SHUT OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN OVER ROUGH ROADS. *TT
16697
Mar 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB
16697
Mar 1, 2003
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB
16597
Feb 1, 2003
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
COOLANT LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN LOWER RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP. *TT
15871
May 1, 2002
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERFERENCE AND / OR STATIC IN THE LAND-MOBILE RADIO. *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
15578
Jan 1, 2002
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON, B2141/B2477, AND/OR AN INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER. *TT
14895
May 1, 2001
107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
SOME 4X4S MAY EXHIBIT NOISE, VIBRATION AND RATCHETING FROM THE FRONT WHEEL LOCKING HUBS THAT IS INITIATED BY ROAD INDUCED BUMPS OR IMPACTS. *TT
01L02
Mar 1, 2001
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SPECIAL FIELD ACTION ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 19.5-INCH COMMERCIAL TRUCK TIRES WITH STEEL CORD SIDEWALLS - OWNER'S GUIDE SUPPLEMENT AND INFORMATION LABELS. *TT
0116
Jan 22, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY PRODUCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED, ROUGH IDLE, A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0350 - P0360 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
0113
Jan 22, 2001
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 9/10/2000 MAY EXHIBIT A MISS SOUND FROM THE EXHAUST. THIS MAY BE CUASED BY THE DESIGN OF THE EXHAUST Y-PIPE WHICH CAN CAUSE A MISS LIKE SOUND KNOWN AS IMPINGEMENT. *
14633
Jan 1, 2001
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
INFORMATION REGARDING ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR /RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT. *JB
00261
Dec 25, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L, 5.4L, OR 6.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE / MISS AFTER START-UP IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT
14348
Sep 1, 2000
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
CONCERNS WITH A TURBO HOOT CONDITION. *JB
14633
Jan 1, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
INFORMATION USED WHEN REPLACING THE ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR / RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE. *TT
14615
Jan 1, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
EXHIBITING A SQUEAK FROM THE FRONT LEAF SPRING AREA, CAUSED BY FRONT SPRING TIP ISOLATOR WEAR. *TT
14434
Jan 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BUCK OR JERK (ALSO KNOWN AS HITCHING) DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING AT SPEEDS 40 MPH OR GREATER WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. *TT
14252
Jan 1, 2000
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PILOT BEARING ISSUE RESULTING IN THE SERVICE REPLACEMENT OF THE PILOT BEARING. AN IMPROVED BEARING IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE. *TT
14242
Jan 1, 2000
021240 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK FROM THE FRONT LEAF SPRING AREA. *TT
996889
Dec 6, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON 7.3L DIT VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE KNOCK WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED AS A ROD KNOCK. *TT
13472
Nov 1, 1999
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
FOR VEHICLES THAT REQUIRE CONFIGURATION OF THE ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR MOUDLE TO SETTINGS OTHER THAN THE PRESET SETTINGS, THE CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS WERE OMITTED FROM THE SHOP MANUAL. *TT
13541
Nov 1, 1999
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
EXHIBITING A POP OR CREAKING NOISE UNDER THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE ON SOME TRUCKS. *TT
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
992111
Oct 18, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR ORANGE SERVICE TAGGED 4T100 TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
13412
Oct 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO (DTC) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE STORED IN THE GEM. *TT
99194
Sep 20, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
6905
Sep 1, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT
996747
Aug 1, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EITHER THE TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE OR CHASSIS CAB MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS TRAILER RELATED ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS. INSTRUCTIONS ON INSTALLING THE TRAILER TOWING RELAYS AND FUSES ARE PROVIDED IN THE TRAILER TOWING KIT.
9913142
Aug 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON ALL VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 5/19/99 EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L DIT WITH A ENGINE SERIAL # GREATER THAN 1039780 NOW HAVE A FILTER SCREEN ADDED TO THE HIGH PRESSURE OIL RESERVOIR. *TT
9913138
Aug 1, 1999
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND REMOVING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT
996881
Aug 1, 1999
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING A FLICKER IN THE DASH LAMP WHEN SWITCHING FROM THE HEADLAMP TO THE PARK LAMP POSITION. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F SUPER DUTY
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
SQ01012
Opened: Nov 13, 2001 , Closed: Apr 30, 2002
FRONT WHEEL BEARING
There is no summary currently available
SQ00018
Opened: Nov 14, 2000 , Closed: Mar 2, 2001
STEERING SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURE
There is no summary currently available
SQ00005
Opened: Feb 9, 2000 , Closed: Jun 20, 2000
POWER ASSIST FOR STEERING AND BRAKING
There is no summary currently available
PE93059
Opened: Jun 21, 1993 , Closed: Oct 29, 1993
FUEL LINE ROUTING
There is no summary currently available
FORD F SUPER DUTY - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F SUPER DUTY across all model years (1990, 2001).
23
Total Recalls
558
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
19
Reported Crashes
18
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
FORD F SUPER DUTY - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 46 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 49 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 23 | View |
| 2003 | 0 | 33 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 50 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 38 | View |
| 2000 (current) | 3 | 78 | |
| 1999 | 3 | 115 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 20 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 28 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 12 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 13 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 27 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | View |