Does the 2000 Ford F-350 SD have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Ford F-350 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-350 SD?

Owners have filed 157 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (41 complaints), followed by tires (36).

How many 2000 Ford F-350 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?

8 of 157 complaints report a crash and 7 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 Ford F-350 SD recalls and problems

2 recalls and 157 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Ford F-350 SD.

recalls

157

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-350 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 cooling41
Tires36
Steering19
Electrical system15
Service brakes, hydraulic14
Power train8
Vehicle speed control8
Wheels8
Suspension7
Fuel system, diesel6

What owners report

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

Nov 6, 2016 · Power train · 107,000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION KEEPING HANGING UP AND IS HARD SHIFTING INTO GEARS

Mar 28, 2016 · Fuel/propulsion system · 102,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT LOCATED UNDER THE FUEL FILTER, THE O-RING AND THE DRAIN LINE FAILED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER MORE THAN TWICE AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT…

Oct 22, 2015 · Tires
FORD F-350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRE WAS INFLATED TO 55 PSI TO SOFTEN THE RIDE. LATER, WHILE HAULING TRACTOR THE TREAD ON ONE OF THE TIRES PEELED OFF. THE CONSUMER PUT THE SPARE ON THE TRUCK. THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED TO RUN THE TIRES AT THE…

Sep 4, 2015 · Wheels · 156,300 miles
AS WE WERE RETURNING HOME FROM A ROAD TRIP, WE HEARD A SCREECHING NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT WHEEL WELL AREA WHEN WE MADE WIDE SWEEPING TURNS AND HIGHWAY CURVES. WE PULLED OVER AND, UPON INSPECTION, SAW OUR ORIGINAL ALLOY WHEEL ON OUR TRUCK WAS CRACKED. ONE OF THE WHEELS WAS DANGEROUSLY CLOSE TO COMING OFF THE HUB…

Jun 16, 2014 · Fuel/propulsion system · 130,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE STALLED ALTHOUGH THE FUEL LEVEL WAS AT CAPACITY. THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE DEALER WHO BOTH STATED THAT HAVING LESS THEN 5% BIO DIESEL WOULD CAUSE THE FAILURE TO OCCUR. THE…

F-350 SD model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	2	157	8	7
2001	2	158	9	12
2002	3	124	7	8
2003	4	132	6	2

Across all years, the 2017 F-350 SD has the most complaints (575). All Ford F-350 SD years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Ford F-350 SD have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Ford F-350 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-350 SD?: Owners have filed 157 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (41 complaints), followed by tires (36).
How many 2000 Ford F-350 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?: 8 of 157 complaints report a crash and 7 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 6, 2016.