Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Ford F-350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Ford F-350 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 304 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V286000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/SUPPLEMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V258000 FORD/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V311000 FORD/FMVSS 301 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V219000 FORD/FMVSS 301 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 114 complaints
- Steering 44 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36 complaints
- Power Train 26 complaints
- Suspension 24 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 16 complaints
Of the 304 complaints on file, 36 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 304 complaints, owners report 41 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Ford F-350 has frequent complaints, particularly regarding tires, steering, and the braking system, which indicate below-average reliability. Recalls concerning the fuel system, speed control, and wiper motor overheating further affect its rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| tires | 30,000–50,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | very common |
| steering system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | common |
| braking system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| wiper motor | 40,000–70,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
| fuel system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$800 | 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
- Brake inspection and service
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission service
- Tire rotation and balance
- Steering component inspection
- Wiper blade replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual tire wear patterns
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Brake pedal pulsation
- Inconsistent wiper function
- Fuel odor near vehicle
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Ford F-350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.