2000 Ford F Super Duty recalls and problems

The 2000 Ford F Super Duty has 3 safety recalls and 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
63
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Ford F Super Duty vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Ford F Super Duty recalls

Recall 00V-254: Exterior Lighting

Reported Sep 6, 2000 · 12,850 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: 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.

Risk: This would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and could lead to a crash.

Fix: 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 ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Recall 00V-170: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Jun 19, 2000 · 8,100 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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 bolt torque lower than intended; steering gear bracket fastener torque lower than intended; and lower steering column yoke bolt torque lower than intended.

Recall 99V-265: Vehicle Speed Control

Reported Sep 20, 1999 · 10,537 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: 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 separation of strands of the core wire, which could prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position.

Risk: A "stuck" throttle could adversely affect vehicle control.

Fix: Dealers will replace the accelerator cable and throttle body.

2000 Ford F Super Duty problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires15
Engine and Engine Cooling15
Steering12
Service Brakes, Hydraulic10
Power Train7
Suspension5
Engine4
Wheels2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Parking Brake1
Exterior Lighting1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Most reported parts

  • Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System — 7
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 6
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 5
  • Tires › Sidewall — 5
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 4
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 3
  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 3
  • Suspension › Front › Wheel Bearing — 3

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 85,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Ford F Super Duty complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · reported Aug 10, 2025
Hood flew up and Brakes locked up when I tried to stop causing me to slide sideways unable to control it and flipped four times and the air bags never came out and truck was totaled.
Tires · at 167,016 miles · reported Nov 14, 2017
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 anchorage alaska. Do not trust these tires for long road trips.
Engine · at 130,000 miles · reported Jul 13, 2016
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 the engine the first time it happened I was driving on the interstate running 60 miles an hour the second time it happened was this morning on the entrance ramp getting on the interstate
Engine · at 73,000 miles · reported Aug 29, 2015
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 · at 140,000 miles · reported Dec 2, 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 laying on top of the motor. I have researched this and this is a very dangerous and common issue with the vehicle. I drive my nieces and nephews most days and do not need fuel to be ejected out causing an engine fire. Why has ford not been held accountable for this?

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Ford F Super Duty have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Ford F Super Duty: 00V-254 (exterior lighting), 00V-170 (service brakes, hydraulic), 99V-265 (vehicle speed control). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Ford F Super Duty?

Owners report tires problems most often (15 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (15). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 85,000 miles.

Are Ford recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.