Does the 2000 Ford F-250 SD have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Ford F-250 SD, the most recent reported on October 13, 2009 (Vehicle speed control). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford F-250 SD?

Owners have filed 233 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (69 complaints), followed by tires (40).

How many 2000 Ford F-250 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?

15 of 233 complaints report a crash and 25 a fire; 17 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 Ford F-250 SD recalls and problems

2 recalls and 233 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Ford F-250 SD.

recalls

233

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Ford F-250 SD recalls

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA campaign 09V399000 · reported October 13, 2009 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 4,500,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
The risk: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
The fix: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.

Engine and engine cooling: engine, diesel

NHTSA campaign 07V553000 · reported December 5, 2007 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 1,176,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
The risk: In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine and engine cooling69
Tires40
Service brakes, hydraulic24
Electrical system23
Power train21
Suspension16
Vehicle speed control14
Steering8
Visibility8
Air bags6

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 24, 2019 · Fuel system, diesel · 165,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL THUMPING NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD DETACHED AND WAS DRAGGING ON THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS WERE ON THE SCENE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT…

Aug 14, 2017 · Air bags · 233,000 miles
FORD AND "TAKATA RECALL" THE SAFETY BELTS IN THE BACK OUTSIDE AS WELL AS THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK AT ALL, THE MUFFLER ON THE BOTTOM BACK UNDERNEATH THE CAR IS HANGING ENOUPH TO STRAP IT TO CAR. THE FRONT BUMPER IS CRACKED AND HELD TOGETHER BY PLASTIC TYWRAPS. THE LIGHT IN THE DASH LIGHT IS OUT AND DOESN'T…

May 18, 2017 · Structure · crash reported
THE TOW HOOKS ON THE FRONT BUMPER OF A 2000 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY PIERCED THE DOOR PANEL OF A PASSENGER SEDAN DURING A T-BONE IMPACT AT A STOPLIGHT, CAUSING MASSIVE PUNCTURE WOUNDS TO THE DRIVER OF THE SEDAN, WHICH RESULTED IN HER DEATH.

Mar 23, 2017 · Unknown or other
I JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT THIS CAR LAST MONTH. IT WAS ADVERTISED WITH 97,000 MILES. I WAS SHOWN A CARFAX THAT SHOWED 97,000 MILES. JUST FOUND OUT THE CLUSTER WAS SWAPPED OUT BEFORE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE ACTUAL MILEAGE WITH THE DMV IS ABOUT 382,000 MILES. I NEED TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION.

Feb 20, 2017 · Unknown or other · 300,000 miles · fire reported
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE WE WERE AWAY AT A MEETING. VEHICLE WAS STARTED, MOVED OUT OF THE WAY OF ANOTHER CAR AND THEN SHUT OFF AND LOCKED. ALSO BURNED DOWN FAMILY WEEKEND CABIN. AFTER RESEARCH, FOUND OPEN RECALL THAT CAN CAUSE THIS EXACT ISSUE. FORD RECALL FOR TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED/CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION…

F-250 SD model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	2	233	15	25
2001	2	288	10	19
2002	3	245	12	18
2003	4	178	6	10

Across all years, the 2019 F-250 SD has the most complaints (1,165). All Ford F-250 SD years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Ford F-250 SD have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Ford F-250 SD, the most recent reported on October 13, 2009 (Vehicle speed control). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford F-250 SD?: Owners have filed 233 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (69 complaints), followed by tires (40).
How many 2000 Ford F-250 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?: 15 of 233 complaints report a crash and 25 a fire; 17 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 24, 2019.