Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Ford F-250 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Ford F-250 SD has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 233 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V399000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/OVERHEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E106000 REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V553000 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 69 complaints
- Tires 39 complaints
- Electrical System 23 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23 complaints
- Power Train 21 complaints
- Suspension 16 complaints
Of the 233 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 25 a fire; across all 233 complaints, owners report 16 injuries and 3 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Ford F-250 SD has an average rating due to moderate recall activity and a significant number of complaints. The most common issues are with the engine, tires, and braking system. While four recall campaigns exist, these include broader campaigns affecting multiple models. The owner complaints, especially regarding engine and tire issues, suggest moderate reliability, yet the evidence is limited for severe or frequent failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | Unknown | $500–$3,000 | common |
| Tires | 20,000–40,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| Brakes | 50,000–70,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant system flush
- Replace air and fuel filters
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling
- Unusual tire wear
- Brake performance issues
- Speed control malfunction
- Overheating engine
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Ford F-250 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.