Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Ford F-350 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Ford F-350 SD has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 157 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 41 complaints
- Tires 36 complaints
- Steering 19 complaints
- Electrical System 15 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14 complaints
- Power Train 8 complaints
Of the 157 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 157 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Ford F-350 SD faces notable issues, mainly in engine and cooling, steering, and tires, triggering frequent complaints. Recalls address significant concerns like speed control switch leakage, hub assembly issues, and camshaft sensor failures, pointing to reliability challenges.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine cooling | 80,000–110,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | common |
| camshaft sensor | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
| wheel hubs | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| tires | 40,000–70,000 miles | $600–$1,000 | very common |
| steering components | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | 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
- Tire rotations
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system checks
- Transmission fluid service
- Regular wheel alignments
- Exhaust system inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling issues
- Steering inefficiencies
- Unusual tire wear patterns
- Brake fluid leaks
- Controller warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Ford F-350 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.