Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Ford F-250
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Ford F-250 has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 326 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V286000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/SUPPLEMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E052000 FMVSS 108/INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING VISIBILITY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V258000 FORD/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V284000 FORD/FMVSS 303/LABEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V311000 FORD/FMVSS 301 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V219000 FORD/FMVSS 301 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 107 complaints
- Steering 47 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 33 complaints
- Electrical System 23 complaints
- Power Train 22 complaints
Of the 326 complaints on file, 33 report a crash and 14 a fire; across all 326 complaints, owners report 27 injuries and 7 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Ford F-250 has a moderate amount of complaints and recalls, suggesting an average reliability. Common issues include tire wear, steering problems, and brake system concerns. Evidence of failures is somewhat limited, reflecting expected wear for a vehicle of its age.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| tires | 30,000–50,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| steering system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| brake system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $250–$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 change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven tire wear patterns
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Squealing or grinding brakes
- Engine overheating
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Ford F-250 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.