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2000 Ford F-150Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1,076 owner complaints about the 2000 Ford F-150, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

2000 Ford F-150
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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.7× the F-150 median · #7 of 42 years by complaints
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints1,076481 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage80kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Ford F-150 has problems

1,076 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system192137
Vehicle speed control188157
Engine and engine cooling13551
Fuel system, gasoline1228
Air bags6960
Steering689
Service brakes, hydraulic6718
Structure661
Power train476
19 other systems25335

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2000 Ford F-150 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Tank assembly: mounting

Recall 11V-385 · Jul 29, 2011 · 1,100,000 vehicles

Risk. AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FUEL LINES TO SEPARATE FROM THE TANK, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSING THE TANK TO CONTACT THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Mileage at failure

When do electrical system problems start?

80kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 126 electrical system complaints. 66% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
7under 30k miles83under 100k miles43100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Engine and engine cooling

10 owners mentioned a cost

$3,000median

Middle half: $2,475 – $3,000

Electrical system

8 owners mentioned a cost

$550median

Middle half: $275 – $2,629

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other F-150 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-150 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2000 Ford F-150 safety ratings

2000 Ford F-150 Supercab in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2000 Ford F-150 side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 Ford F-150, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADDP05005 · closed Jan 4, 2006
    No recall
  2. Fuel Tank Strap Failure Due to CorrosionEA11006 · closed Aug 19, 2011
    Led to recall 11V-385
  3. SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FIREPE04078 · closed Mar 22, 2005
    Led to recall 05V-017
  4. Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/RustPE10036 · closed May 23, 2011
    No recall
In owners' words

What F-150 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Truck was shut down while driving. I was unable to apply brakes in a safe manner, truck was hard to stop and steering wheel was impossible to turn. Something in the steering wheel column ALWAYS breaks on Ford F150 model trucks. There are 3 F150's in my family right now and ALL 3 have had the same…
Complaint 11774985 · Nov 1, 2026
The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while The vehicle was park in the son's driveway the neighbor alerted the son that the vehicle on fire. The son rushed to the vehicle and discovered flames coming from the cabin of the vehicle. The Fire Department was called to the scene…
Complaint 11736493 · May 8, 2026 · 190,000 miles
My vehicle gets shuts off the auto theft when I'm driving it. Is that normal? If you need more details the 2000 Ford f150 XLT V8 5.4
Complaint 11730761 · Apr 13, 2026

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