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2000 Ford F-250 SD
The 2000 Ford F-250 SD appears in 2 NHTSA recall campaigns (vehicle speed control and engine and engine cooling) and in 232 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is engine and engine cooling: 257.2 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 116 per 1,000 across all 2000 model-year vehicles and against 179.3 per 1,000 for the Ford F-250 SD line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 82.8 complaints per model year across the 36 Ford F-250 SD model years on this register; 15 complaints reported a crash and 25 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2006 (38); the most recent in the file is dated 14 Aug 2017.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 5 investigations naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 09S09).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 07S57).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2000 Ford F-250 SD (black) against all 2000 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2000 | F-250 SD line | All 2000 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 257.2 | 179.3 | 116 |
| Tires | 144.9 | 59.2 | 47.5 |
| Power Train | 90.6 | 58.7 | 83.9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 87 | 35.6 | 108.3 |
| Electrical System | 83.3 | 79.5 | 99.3 |
| Suspension | 76.1 | 164.6 | 80.5 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 71 | 257.2 | 179.3 | 116 |
| Tires | 40 | 144.9 | 59.2 | 47.5 |
| Power Train | 25 | 90.6 | 58.7 | 83.9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 24 | 87 | 35.6 | 108.3 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 83.3 | 79.5 | 99.3 |
| Suspension | 21 | 76.1 | 164.6 | 80.5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 54.3 | 29.7 | 42.9 |
| Visibility | 8 | 29 | 5.8 | 37.6 |
| Steering | 8 | 29 | 161.8 | 45.7 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 21.7 | 10.9 | 54 |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 21.7 | 19.6 | 18.9 |
| Wheels | 5 | 18.1 | 20.8 | 11.8 |
| Structure | 4 | 14.5 | 23.9 | 65.9 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 10.9 | 9.1 | 17.4 |
| Seats | 2 | 7.2 | 2.8 | 15.1 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 7.2 | 5.3 | 4.7 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 7.2 | 18.8 | 0.8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 7.2 | 13.2 | 34.5 |
| Equipment | 2 | 7.2 | 5.8 | 17.5 |
| Engine | 2 | 7.2 | 38.3 | 10.7 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 5.9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3.6 | 5.6 | 32.8 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | 3.6 | 4.8 | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 3.6 | 17.3 | 4.3 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3.6 | 15 | 11.2 |
232 unique complaints, 276 component mentions; 17 injuries and 3 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA06012 | Engineering analysis | ENGINE STALLING | engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel | 22 Jun 2006 | 7 Dec 2007 | 07V553000 |
| PE06011 | Preliminary evaluation | ENGINE STALLING | engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel | 27 Feb 2006 | 23 Jun 2006 | — |
| DP05005 | Defect petition | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD | engine and engine cooling:engine | 22 Sep 2005 | 4 Jan 2006 | — |
| EA05005 | Engineering analysis | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | electrical system | 22 Mar 2005 | 2 Aug 2006 | 05V388000 |
| EA01009 | Engineering analysis | SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES | steering:gear box:shaft pitman | 2 Mar 2001 | 19 Aug 2003 | — |
Other Ford F-250 SD model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1992 NHTSA | 0 | 3 | — |
| 1993 NHTSA | 1 | 4 | 4,500,000 |
| 1994 NHTSA | 1 | 2 | 4,500,000 |
| 1995 NHTSA | 1 | 9 | 4,500,000 |
| 1996 NHTSA | 1 | 11 | 4,500,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | 39 | 5,676,000 |
| 1998 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 1,176,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | 249 | 5,676,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | 232 | 5,676,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | 287 | 5,676,000 |
| 2002 | 3 | 245 | 5,702,715 |
| 2003 | 4 | 177 | 5,858,299 |
| 2004 | 2 | 252 | 206,819 |
| 2005 | 3 | 295 | 285,494 |
| 2006 | 1 | 274 | 26,715 |
| 2007 | 1 | 54 | 26,715 |
| 2008 | 0 | 139 | — |
| 2009 NHTSA | 0 | 23 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | 32 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | 120 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | 54 | — |
| 2013 NHTSA | 0 | 18 | — |
| 2014 NHTSA | 0 | 21 | — |
| 2015 | 2 | 68 | 1,460,390 |
| 2016 | 3 | 34 | 1,768,908 |
| 2017 | 14 | 270 | 4,129,972 |
| 2018 | 9 | 58 | 2,955,081 |
| 2019 | 11 | 7 | 3,649,314 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 | 3,519,789 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 | 3,545,151 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 | 8,719,059 |
| 2023 | 16 | 0 | 7,642,679 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 5,530,553 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 4,810,523 |
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | 4,845,119 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Ford F-250 SD model years · Ford: 201 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2000 Ford F-250 SD have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 09V399000, was reported to NHTSA on 13 Oct 2009 and concerns vehicle speed control. Across all model years the Ford F-250 SD line has 68 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2000 Ford F-250 SD?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 5 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2000 Ford F-250 SD complain about most?
Engine and Engine Cooling: 71 of 276 component mentions (257.2 per 1,000). Next is tires with 40. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.