2000 FORD F-350 Trailer Hitches Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Trailer Hitches Issues in the 2000 FORD F-350

3 trailer hitches complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FORD F-350. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Trailer Hitches Complaints

#9005755 |
BRAKE SURGES UNCONTROLABL, ALSO REPLACED HITCH BUT NEW HITCH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM.
#873861 |
5TH WHEEL HITCH MECHANISM WAS PUT IN INCORRECTLY, AND INSULATION OF THE HITCH/ THE BOLTS AND BRACKETS WERE ALSO INCORRECT. HITCH HAD TO HAVE TWO BOLTS FOR EACH BRACKET. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM . MANUFACTURER IS FOLSON FOLSON LAKE RV. CHARLES LANGDON 11373 FOLSON RANCHO CORDOVA CA 95742 916 635 4545. *AK THE DEALER INSTALLED THE HITCH INCORRECTLY. *YH
#724819 |
PURCHASED VEHICLE WITH FACTORY INSTALLED CLASS IV TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER. FOUND THAT STANDARD TRAILER SAFETY CHAINS WILL NOT FIT INTO SLOTS PROVIDED ON THE HITCH ASSEMBLY. LEARNED THAT MANY OTHER F350 OWNERS (MAY ALSO INCLUDE FORD F250 SUPER DUTY OWNERS) HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WHICH THEY HAVE SOLVED THEMSELVES BUY EITHER MODIFYING THE HITCH (HITCH IS NOT TO BE CUT, WELDED OR MODIFIED PER MANUFACTURES INSTRUCTIONS) OR JURY RIGGED THE HITCH IN SOME FASHION IN ORDER TO ATTACH THE TRAILERS SAFETY CHAINS TO THE TRUCKS. I HAVE EVEN OBSERVED ONE F350 TOWING WITHOUT THE SAFETY CHAINS ATTACHED. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE SINCE MANY PURCHASE THESE VEHICLES TO TOW HEAVY (UP TO 10,000 LBS) TRAILERS AND RECREATION VEHICLES. IT IS ALSO UNLAWFUL IN MOST (IF NOT ALL) STATES TO IMPROPERLY OR NOT ATTACH THESE SAFETY CHAINS WHEN TOWING A TRAILER. I ALSO FEEL THAT IT IS ONLY...

Other 2000 FORD F-350 Problem Areas

Tires 60 complaints Tirestreadbelt 34 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 22 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 18 complaints Tiressidewall 18 complaints Steering 16 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 10 complaints Suspension 10 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 8 complaints Suspensionfront 8 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints Tiresvalve 6 complaints Wheels 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Electrical System 3 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 3 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 3 complaints Wheelsrim 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Fuel System Diesel 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 2 complaints Tiresbead 2 complaints Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalwrecker And Wheel Lift Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsbulbs 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Service Brakes Air 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyshackle 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Unknown Or Other 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint
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