2000 FORD F-150 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1,270

Owner Complaints

102 Crashes 385 Fires 1 Death

17

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

40

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2000 FORD F-150

The 2000 FORD F-150 has received a total of 1,270 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 17 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 40 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasoline (100 complaints), Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control (98 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (87 complaints).

Recalls for the 2000 FORD F-150

NHTSA has recorded 17 recalls for the 2000 FORD F-150, potentially affecting up to 8,111,367 vehicles.

Recall 11V385000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

| 1,100,000 vehicles affected

Defect: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND 2002 AND 2003 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 1995, THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2004, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY,...

Consequence: 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 GROUND. EITHER SCENARIO MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK PRESENTING A FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS REPLACED WITH STRAPS THAT HAVE INCREASED CORROSION PROTECTION. EARLY IN THIS CAMPAIGN, IF REPLACEMENT STRAPS ARE NOT...

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Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 42,540 vehicles affected

Defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

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Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

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Recall 08E050000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 1,921 vehicles affected

Defect: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

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Recall 07E066000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

| 175 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.

Consequence: IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.

Remedy: ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.

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Recall 06E056000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 58,640 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.

Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

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Recall 06E060000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 87,745 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH

Remedy: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.

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Recall 06E065000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 3,593 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.

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Recall 06E067000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 19,413 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 331-1129L-ASN AND 331-1129R-ASN, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.

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Recall 06E052000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 14,616 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMPS, P/NOS. FR208-B101R, FR208-B101L, FR208-B001R, AND FR208-B001L, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABRY LEE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER FULL CREDIT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMP. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABRY LEE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE AT 1-866-467-2279.

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Recall 06E023000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 292,000 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

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Recall 05V388000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 4,500,000 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence: A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE...

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Recall 05V017000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

| 738,490 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. FIRES HAVE OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLES WERE PARKED WITH THE IGNITION 'OFF.'

Remedy: AS AN INTERIM REPAIR, OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. AS SOON AS REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EARLY APRIL 2005), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO...

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Recall 01V258000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

| 1,083,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST...

Consequence: LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED...

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Recall 00V284000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

| 4,500 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL CNG PICKUP TRUCKS AND BI-FUEL CNG VANS, MODIFIED BY CFI CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC., FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 303, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLES." THE LABEL AFFIXED TO THE FUEL FILLER DOOR BY THE VEHICLE MODIFIER CONTAINS THE INSPECTION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CNG TANK. HOWEVER, IT DOES...

Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED A LABEL WITH THE REQUIRED STATEMENT, ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THE LABEL AT THE FUEL FILLER DOOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 2, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED...

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Recall 00V228001 — SEAT BELTS

| 144,435 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO...

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Recall 06E064000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 4,029 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.

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Owner Complaints for the 2000 FORD F-150

1,270 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FORD F-150. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 100 7 Fires 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 98 84 Fires
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 87 1 Crash 71 Fires 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 85 3 Crashes 54 Fires 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 59 33 Fires
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 47 37 Crashes 3 Fires 27 Injuries 1 Death
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 44 44 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 43 13 Fires
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 42 1 Crash
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 35
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 30 27 Fires 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 30 8 Crashes 2 Fires 8 Injuries
Engine
Complaints: 23 8 Fires
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 21
Air Bags
Complaints: 19 14 Crashes 1 Fire 17 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
Complaints: 17 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 17 1 Crash 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 16 2 Crashes 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Structurebody
Complaints: 16 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Tires
Complaints: 16 2 Fires
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 16 8 Fires
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 14
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 13 1 Crash
Power Train
Complaints: 12 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steering
Complaints: 12 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 12
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 11
Suspension
Complaints: 10
Structure
Complaints: 9
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 8 5 Fires
Wheels
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Seat Belts
Complaints: 7 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Service Brakes
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 2 Fires 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 6 2 Crashes
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 6
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 6
Visibility
Complaints: 6 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Equipment
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 5
Seats
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 5
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Fire
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 4
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 4
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 4
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 4
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 4
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 3 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 3
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 3
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 3
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 3 3 Fires
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 3
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 2
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 2
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 2
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 2 2 Injuries
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 2
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemsoftware
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
Complaints: 1
Firerelated
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspensionrearsprings
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle
Complaints: 1
Tiresbead
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Wheelshubcapcover
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1
Wheelsspace Saver Wheel
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11688380 | FIRERELATED | | N/A miles Fire
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#11688349 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | | 250 miles 1 Injury
The contact owns a 1991 N/A Ford F-150. The contact stated that after parking, turning the vehicle off, and exiting, the vehicle suddenly began to roll backwards. The contact was able to get back into the moving vehicle, press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle from moving. During the incident, the contact sustained a right shoulder injury that did not require medical treatment. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 250.
#11679327 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | | 132,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 N/A Ford F-150. The contact stated that while servicing the vehicle independently, the contact unplugged the cruise control deactivation sensor and became aware of condensation leaking from the sensor. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.
#11662672 | STEERING | | 192,699 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel started to wobble. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 192,699.
#11662433 | ENGINE | | 142,000 miles
The contact owns a 1991 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, the vehicle was sluggish. The contact stated that the vehicle operated as needed after warming up. The contact stated upon refueling the vehicle, the gasoline would splash out of the fuel tank filler neck and onto the gas pump. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

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Safety Rating for the 2000 FORD F-150

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 FORD F-150 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 FORD F-150

Ford Motor Company has issued 40 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 FORD F-150. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

03207 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

A VIBRATION AND/OR RATTLE CONDITION WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT IDLE IN GEAR OR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A SLOW SPEED 32 KM/H (20 MPH). *TT

031513 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *TT

17009 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH NO HARD FAULT. *TT

16928 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VARIOUS INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONCERNS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SOME ACCESSORIES REMAINING POWERED UP WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, MULTIPLE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS WITH SHORT TO POWER OR LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT

03910 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VIBRATION AND/OR RATTLE CONDITION WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT IDLE IN GEAR OR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A SLOW SPEED (20 MPH, 32 KM/H). *TT

16602 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

LOCKING TAILGATE LOCKS ITSELF. *TT

16033 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

SOME VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT-ON-THE FLY MAY EXHIBIT AN INADVERTENT 4X4 LOW ENGAGEMENT WHILE DRIVING. *TT

02108 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 5.4L 2V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A WHISTLING NOISE FROMTHE FORMED NYLON TUBE INTHE IDLE-AIR BYPASS FLOW CIRCUIT. *TT

15913 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L V8 ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM CONDITIONS AS WELL AS ENGINE HESITATION / SURGE AND / OR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED. *TT

0271 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES BUILT AT THE CUAUTITLAN ASSEMBLY PLANT EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.2L ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION CONDITION WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT IDLE IN DRIVE AND / OR REVERSE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER TURNED ON. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 FORD F-150

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