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2000 Ford F-450 SD Recalls & Complaints

The 2000 Ford F-450 SD has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 43 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2000 Ford F-450 SD. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2000 Ford F-450 SD owner complaints

Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford F-450 SD, describing incidents dated June 18, 2000 to March 15, 2010.

Most-cited components

Tires 20 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 7 complaints
Power Train 6 complaints
Engine 5 complaints
Service Brakes 3 complaints
Electrical System 2 complaints

Of the 43 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 2 a fire; across all 43 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10543143 · Filed September 11, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE FRAME WAS WELDED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS HOWEVER, THE REMEDY DID NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE…
ODI #10331373 · Filed May 20, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN ABNORMALLY EXHIBITING SIGNS OF STALLING AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY BEFORE DOING SO. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT…
ODI #10328389 · Filed May 2, 2010
A FAULTY FUEL LINE ON A 2000 FORD F450 BRUSH FIRE TRUCK FAILED, SPRAYING DIESEL FUEL ONTO THE ENGINE, CAUSING A SMALL ENGINE FIRE, DURING AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO A FIRE. FIRE WAS QUICKLY CONTROLLED WITH ONBOARD AFFF/WATER MIXTURE. CALLED TO HAVE REPAIRED, MECHANIC CAME OUT TO STATION, AND REPLACED…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2000 Ford F-450 SD in 5 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Engineering Analysis EA06-012: ENGINE STALLING
Closed December 7, 2007
- Recall 07V-553
Engineering Analysis EA05-005: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
Closed August 2, 2006
- Recall 05V-388
- Recall 06V-286
- Recall 07V-078
- Recall 07V-336
- Recall 07V-347
- Recall 07V-488
- and 1 more on the investigation page
Engineering Analysis EA02-018: RAPID TIRE DEFLATION
Closed August 22, 2003
Engineering Analysis EA01-009: SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES
Closed August 19, 2003
Recall Query RQ00-010: PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
Closed January 12, 2001
- Recall 98V-101

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/OVERHEATS

NHTSA #09V399000 · Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA notice

Reported October 13, 2009 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Potentially affected: 4,500,000 vehicles

Ford campaign 09S09 · Owners notified October 27, 2009 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 09S09.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES

NHTSA #07E106000 · Wheels — Hub · NHTSA notice

Reported December 17, 2007 · FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 130,000 vehicles

Owners notified February 7, 2008

Defect description

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.

Safety consequence

WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

Notes

THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO REPLACEMENT NATIONAL, CARQUEST WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL MOTORS OR FORD.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

NHTSA #07V553000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Diesel · NHTSA notice

Reported December 5, 2007 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Potentially affected: 1,176,000 vehicles

Ford campaign 07S57 · Owners notified December 29, 2007 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

FORD RECALL NO. 07S57.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE

NHTSA #07E066000 · Equipment — Electrical · NHTSA notice

Reported August 28, 2007 · CEQUENT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS

Potentially affected: 175 vehicles

Owners notified September 5, 2007

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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

Notes

THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CEQUENT TOW PACKAGES AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DAIMLERCHRYSLER, GMC, OR FORD VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/SUPPLEMENT

NHTSA #06V286000 · Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA notice

Reported August 1, 2006 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Potentially affected: 1,200,000 vehicles

Ford campaign 05S28 · Owners notified August 7, 2006 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Safety consequence

OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)

Notes

FORD RECALL NO. 05S28.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

FORD/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER

NHTSA #01V258000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Motor · NHTSA notice

Reported August 8, 2001 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Potentially affected: 1,083,000 vehicles

Ford campaign 01S24 · Owners notified August 20, 2001

Defect description

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 LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT AT THE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY PLANTS: ATLANTA PLANT FROM 2/11/00 THROUGH 7/31/00; CHICAGO PLANT FROM 2/14/00 THROUGH 8/4/00; KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 2/26/00 TO 9/4/00; KENTUCKY TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/18/00 TO 8/31/00; MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/23/00 THROUGH 8/3/00; NORFOLK PLANT FROM 2/21/00 THROUGH 7/27/00; WAYNE STAMPING AND ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 2/25/00 THROUGH 8/15/00; AND WIXOM PLANT FROM 2/15/00 THROUGH 8/8/00.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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 DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

FORD/TRUCK TIRES

NHTSA #01V046000 · Tires — Valve · NHTSA notice

Reported February 14, 2001 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Potentially affected: 102,000 vehicles

Ford campaign 01S05 · Owners notified March 28, 2001 · Vehicles built September 8, 1997 – October 21, 2000 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH COMMERCIAL TRUCK TIRES THAT HAVE STEEL CORDS IN THE TIRE SIDEWALL. THE VALVE STEMS MAY HAVE BEEN TORN OR DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD LEAK CAUSING SIDEWALL DAMAGE.

Safety consequence

IF NOT MAINTAINED, COULD RESULT IN A SIDEWALL ZIPPER FAILURE. A ZIPPER FAILURE DURING INFLATION OF A DAMAGED TIRE COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO SOMEONE NEAR THE TIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VALVE STEMS FOR LEAKAGE, AND WILL REPLACE BOTH THE VALVE STEM AND THE TIRE IF LEAKAGE IS PRESENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 28, 2001. 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.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2000 Ford F-450 SD. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

43 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Ford F-450 SD.

Structure

ODI #10543143

Incident: April 1, 2009 · Filed: September 11, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE FRAME WAS WELDED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS HOWEVER, THE REMEDY DID NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED A NEW FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000...UPDATED 10/30/13 *BF UPDATED 10/31/2013 *JS

Fuel System, Diesel

ODI #10331373

Incident: April 24, 2009 · Filed: May 20, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN ABNORMALLY EXHIBITING SIGNS OF STALLING AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY BEFORE DOING SO. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DROVE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THE FUEL TANK WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL PUMP WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST AND BLOCKAGE FOR THE FUEL INJECTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE NECESSARY PARTS WERE ON BACKORDER. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THEY WOULD CONTACT HER WHEN THE PART BECAME AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 60,000.

Fuel System, Diesel

ODI #10328389

Fire

Incident: March 15, 2010 · Filed: May 2, 2010

A FAULTY FUEL LINE ON A 2000 FORD F450 BRUSH FIRE TRUCK FAILED, SPRAYING DIESEL FUEL ONTO THE ENGINE, CAUSING A SMALL ENGINE FIRE, DURING AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO A FIRE. FIRE WAS QUICKLY CONTROLLED WITH ONBOARD AFFF/WATER MIXTURE. CALLED TO HAVE REPAIRED, MECHANIC CAME OUT TO STATION, AND REPLACED 2 STEEL FUEL LINES. MECHANIC STATED HE IS SURPRISED THESE FUEL LINES WERE NEVER RECALLED, HE HAD CHANGED HIS OUT FOR A SAME FAILURE WEEKS AGO. APPARENTLY, THE SUPPORT BRACKET, THAT CAME ON THE ORIGINAL LINES, THE RUBBER INSIDE THE BRACKET WEARS OUT, SO THE LINE RUBS AGAINST METAL AND WEAKENS IT. THE NEW REPLACEMENT LINES DO NOT COME WITH THIS LINE. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC. OLD PART IS NOT AVAILABLE, MECHANIC THREW IT AWAY. *TR

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10217513

Incident: February 8, 2008 · Filed: February 9, 2008

I'VE HAD TWO SPARK PLUGS BLOW OUT IN THE LAST FIVE HUNDRED MILE IN MY 2000 F-450. I'VE GOT TO SAY ITS A REAL HAZARD TO BE HAULING A LOAD, SUDDENLY LOOSE DRASTIC POWER AND BE RATTLED BY THE ABRUPT SPARK PLUG EXPLOSION. NOT ONLY THAT, BUT THE FUEL RAIL IS RIGHT THERE. IN FACT THE SECOND SPARK PLUG I HAD EJECT MADE A SERIES OF EXPLOSIONS WHILE I WAS TRAVELING UP HILL ON A VERY BUSY NARROW ROAD PULLING MY CHIPPER. BOTH TIMES I SMELT A STRONG AND CONSISTENT ODOR OF FUEL, ANOTHER HAZARD. BOTH TIMES THE TRUCK HESITATED AND ATTEMPTED STALING WHILE IN TRAVEL. THE FORD DEALERSHIP TELLS ME THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE, AND SAY FORD KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT DOESN'T CARE. EXPERIENCING THIS FIRST HAND; TWICE NOW, I CAN TELL YOU THIS ISSUE IS WITH OUT A DOUBT THE MOST HAZARDOUS UNPROVOKED VEHICLE HAZARD I'VE EVER ENCOUNTERED. *TR

Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #10198876

Fire

Incident: August 6, 2007 · Filed: August 8, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F450. HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AFTER HE CRANKED THE ENGINE. HE THEN SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF, OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW FLAMES. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID#06V286000) HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED AS PART OF THE RECALL. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 200,000. UPDATED 02/01/08 *TR

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10177328

Incident: December 7, 2006 · Filed: December 29, 2006

TL* - THE CONTACT WAS HAVING CONTINUOUS FAILURES WITH 2000 FORD F450 TRUCK. THE FUEL TANK CORRODED, CAUSING IT TO CLOG THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. THE CONTACT CALLED FORD ,AND WAS TOLD TO CONTACT NHTSA. THE MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL FORD FUEL TANKS HAVING THE SAME FAILURE. THE ORIGINAL FUEL TANK WAS IN THE VEHICLE FOR 6 YEARS, THE FIRST REPLACEMENT OF FUEL TANK LASTED EIGHT MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED.*AK

Wheels; Electrical System

ODI #10166126

Incident: August 21, 2006 · Filed: August 21, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS NOT ENOUGH CLEARANCE ON THE HUB PILOT REAR WHEELS TO BE ABLE TO REMOVE THE WHEELS. IN 2004 AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP USED A CUTTING TORCH TO REMOVE THE WHEELS IN PIECES. AT THAT TIME THE REPAIR SHOP APPLIED TWO NEW REAR WHEELS AND REMOUNTED THE TIRES. NOW THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING WITH THE REPLACEMENT WHEELS. ADDITIONALLY THE HORN BLOWS ON ITS OWN. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPLACED THE HORN RELAY. SHORTLY AFTER THE REPLACEMENT THE HORN SOUNDED AGAIN ON ITS OWN. THIS IS MORE LIKELY TO HAPPEN IN DAMP/ HUMID WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE DEALERSHIP WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS.

Fuel System, Diesel

ODI #10147625

Incident: January 12, 2006 · Filed: January 12, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. THE CONTACT, A MECHANIC FOR FLEET, DETERMINED THE FUEL TANK LINING WAS COMING APART AND GETTING INTO THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FLEET HAS TWO OTHER VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK UPDATED 02/02/07. *JB

Fuel System, Diesel

ODI #10089585

Incident: July 14, 2004 · Filed: August 20, 2004

PROBLEMS WITH FUEL SYSTEM ON 2000 F 450.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND SPUTTER. THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER AND FOUND IT TO BE RESTRICTED. THE NEXT DAY THE STALLING RESURFACED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT HE INNER COATING OF THE FUEL TANK WAS COMING APART. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THE CONSUMER HAVE THE FUEL TANK, SENDING UNIT AND FUEL FILTER REPLACED AND THE INJECTORS CLEANED. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. *NM

Tires

ODI #10068350

Incident: July 14, 2003 · Filed: May 5, 2004

I HAVE A 2000 FORD F-450 WITH 19.5" GENERAL TIRES. I HAD A FLAT TIRE WHEREBY THE VALVE STEM BLEW OUT. I HAD TO REPLACE THE VALVE STEMS IN ALL TIRES BECAUSE, ACCORDING TO THE TIRE SHOP WHERE THEY WERE REPLACED,THEY WERE THE WRONG VALVE STEMS. THE STEMS WERE NOT FOR HIGH PRESSURE TIRES BUT RATHER REGULAR AUTOMOBILE TIRES. FORD HAD A RECALL BUT ONLY CHECKED TO SEE IF THEY WERE LEAKING. THEY SHOUILD HAVE REPLACED THEM WITH THE PROPER VALVES.*AK

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