Owners have filed 277 complaints
about the 2000 Ford F-250 SD with NHTSA between 2000 and 2019.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 6 of 31 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 45
Against the median year of the Ford F-250 SD. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
22.4% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 20
12% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Diesel
2828.3%
Tread/Belt
2121.2%
Engine
1818.2%
Gasoline
88.1%
Rotor
77.1%
Lower Ball Joint
66.1%
Cruise Control
66.1%
Sidewall
55.1%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
10.5%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
20.9%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
94.2%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
3616.7%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
5726.5%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
3014.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
4621.4%
150,000+ miles
3415.8%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Aug 2000peak 8Jun 2019
NHTSA investigations into the 2000 Ford F-250 SD
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EA06012Opened 22 Jun 2006Closed 7 Dec 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
ENGINE STALLING
IN A DECEMBER 3, 2007 LETTER, FORD ADVISED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE CAM POSITION SENSOR (CPS) IN APPROXIMATELY 1.2 MILLION SUBJECT VEHICLES TO ADDRESS REPORTS OF ENGINE STALLING.A NEW DESIGN CPS WITH IMPROVED PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY WILL BE INSTALLED AS A REMEDY.OWNER NOTIFICATIONS WILL BEGIN IN DECEMBER 2007. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE DURABLE, FULL-SIZED, MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS COMMONLY USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES, RESCUE/EMERGENCY RESPONSE, AND COMMERCIAL OR RECREATIONAL TOWING.CPS FAILURE IS COMPARABLE TO UNEXPECTEDLY TURNING THE KEY OFF SINCE THE SIGNAL IT P...
PE06011Opened 27 Feb 2006Closed 23 Jun 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
ENGINE STALLING
THE CAM POSITION SENSOR (CPS) PROVIDES A CRITICAL SIGNAL TO THE SUBJECT VEHICLE (SV) ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, THE LOSS OF WHICH RESULTS IN AN ENGINE STALL.DURING PE06-011, FORD STATED IN THEIR RESPONSE TO ODI THAT IT IS CONTINUING TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF CPS RELATED ENGINE STALL AND FURTHER ADVISED THAT AN UPDATE WILL BE PROVIDED UPON COMPLETION OF THE INVESTIGATION.FORD DATA SHOWS THAT 20% OF THE 716,000 SVS ARE EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS WHICH ARE CAPABLE OF BACK-DRIVING THE ENGINE WHEN A STALL OCCURS; POWER ASSISTED STEERING AND BRAKING ARE NOT LOST DURING ENGINE BACK-DRIVE.F...
DP05005Opened 22 Sep 2005Closed 4 Jan 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD
ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005, ODI RECEIVED A PETITION REQUESTING THAT THE AGENCY INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE SPARK PLUG EJECTION IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2004 FORD VEHICLES WITH TRITON V-8 AND V-10 ENGINES.ODI RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 474 NON-DUPLICATIVE COMPLAINTS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHERE THE COMPLAINANT, OR THE DEALER REPAIRING THE VEHICLE, REPORTED THAT A SPARK PLUG DETACHED FROM THE CYLINDER AND/OR EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE.AS OF DECEMBER 8, 2005, ODI IS NOT AWARE OF ANY ALLEGATIONS WHERE THE ALLEGED DEFECT RESULTED IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, A CRASH, AN INJURY, OR A FATALITY IN A...
EA05005Opened 22 Mar 2005Closed 2 Aug 2006ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
EA05-005 IS CLOSED WITH FORD?S ACTIONS IN RECALLS 05V-017, 05V-388, AND 06V-286, RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 6.7 MILLION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCHES (SCDS).THE BRAKE SYSTEMS IN THESE RECALLED VEHICLES GENERATE A VACUUM THAT CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE SCDS TO FAIL AND, IN CERTAIN SWITCH INSTALLATION ORIENTATIONS, CATCH FIRE.FORD IS ALSO INCLUDING THE ENTIRE POPULATION OF 1998 EXPLORERS.FORD HAS INFORMED ODI THAT TESTING TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURES IN THE 1998 EXPLORERS WILL CONTINUE AFTER THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.ODI BELIEVES THAT THE VEHIC...
EA01009Opened 2 Mar 2001Closed 19 Aug 2003STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES
THIS EA WAS OPENED BASED ON A RESPONSE RECEIVED FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO AN INFORMATION REQUEST (IR) SUBMITTED DURING SQ00-018.FORD STATED IN AN INTERNAL SERVICE MESSAGE THAT IT HAD CHANGED THE STEERING GEAR SECTOR SHAFTS AND PITMAN ARMS INSTALLED 1999 MODEL YEAR F-SERIES SUPER DUTY VEHICLES ON MARCH 22, 1999.FORD STATED THAT THESE DESIGN CHANGES WERE IMPLEMENTED TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS IN VEHICLE STEERING AND HANDLING, AND THAT VIRTUALLY ALL OF THE REPORTED FRACTURED SECTOR SHAFTS WERE THE RESULT OF EXTRAORDINARY, POSSIBLY MULTIPLE, IMPACTS.AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT IS ATTACHED.
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Monroe, NCCrash1 killed
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE TOW HOOKS ON THE FRONT BUMPER OF A 2000 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY PIERCED THE DOOR PANEL OF A PASSENGER SEDAN DURING A T-BONE IMPACT AT A STOPLIGHT, CAUSING MASSIVE PUNCTURE WOUNDS TO THE DRIVER OF THE SEDAN, WHICH RESULTED IN HER DEATH.
NHTSA complaint #10986391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Monroe, NCCrash1 killed
STRUCTURE:BODY
THE TOW HOOKS ON THE FRONT BUMPER OF A 2000 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY PIERCED THE DOOR PANEL OF A PASSENGER SEDAN DURING A T-BONE IMPACT AT A STOPLIGHT, CAUSING MASSIVE PUNCTURE WOUNDS TO THE DRIVER OF THE SEDAN, WHICH RESULTED IN HER DEATH.
NHTSA complaint #10986391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 300,000 milesCrosby, TXFire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE WE WERE AWAY AT A MEETING. VEHICLE WAS STARTED, MOVED OUT OF THE WAY OF ANOTHER CAR AND THEN SHUT OFF AND LOCKED. ALSO BURNED DOWN FAMILY WEEKEND CABIN. AFTER RESEARCH, FOUND OPEN RECALL THAT CAN CAUSE THIS EXACT ISSUE. FORD RECALL FOR TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED/CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. THE INCIDENT TOOK PLACE IN COLMESNEIL, TX ON 2/18/2017 BETWEEN 1:50 PM AND 3:00 PM. FIRE COMPLETELY DESTROYED THE CABIN AND THE TRUCK. WELL PUMP HOUSE WAS DESTROYED, AS WELL AS AN ALUMINUM BOAT THAT WAS PARKED CLOSE BY. VERY RURAL AREA. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT RESPONDED. NO INVESTIGATION OF ANY KIND AT THIS POINT.
NHTSA complaint #10955581 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 127,000 milesFT Lupton, COCrash1 injured
TIRES
THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE SPONTANEOUSLY BLEW WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL CONDITIONS ON THE HIGHWAY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL MULTIPLE TIMES. THE TIRE HAD BEEN REGULARLY MAINTAINED AND HAD MORE THAN ADEQUATE TREAD.
NHTSA complaint #10871871 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 195,215 milesValrico, FLFire
ENGINE
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF MOTOR I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY TRUCK. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD THE FORD DEALERSHIP PERFORM THE TUNE-UPS BECAUSE I AM AWARE OF THE ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE FORD 5.4 ENGINE AND SPARK PLUGS. I HAD MY DAUGHTER IN THE TRUCK WITH ME AT THE TIME OF THE SPARK PLUG COMING OUT AND CATCHING ON FIRE. THIS IS COMPLETELY UN-ACCEPTABLE, FORD MOTOR COMPANY OBVIOUSLY KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM. BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I AM EXTREMELY UPSET ABOUT THE DANGEROUS SITUATION THIS PUT ME AND MY FAMILY IN. THERE IS NOTHING FORD COULD EVER DO TO HELP "MAKE THINGS RIGHT" IF SOMETHING WERE TO HAPPEN TO MY FAMILY. I SURE HOPE THAT FORD CAN BE RESPONSIBLE ENOUGH TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT.
NHTSA complaint #10629506 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 195,215 milesValrico, FLFire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF MOTOR I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY TRUCK. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD THE FORD DEALERSHIP PERFORM THE TUNE-UPS BECAUSE I AM AWARE OF THE ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE FORD 5.4 ENGINE AND SPARK PLUGS. I HAD MY DAUGHTER IN THE TRUCK WITH ME AT THE TIME OF THE SPARK PLUG COMING OUT AND CATCHING ON FIRE. THIS IS COMPLETELY UN-ACCEPTABLE, FORD MOTOR COMPANY OBVIOUSLY KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM. BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I AM EXTREMELY UPSET ABOUT THE DANGEROUS SITUATION THIS PUT ME AND MY FAMILY IN. THERE IS NOTHING FORD COULD EVER DO TO HELP "MAKE THINGS RIGHT" IF SOMETHING WERE TO HAPPEN TO MY FAMILY. I SURE HOPE THAT FORD CAN BE RESPONSIBLE ENOUGH TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT.
NHTSA complaint #10629506 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 165,000 milesChina Township, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL THUMPING NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD DETACHED AND WAS DRAGGING ON THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS WERE ON THE SCENE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000. *BF THE REAR STRAP SECURING THE GAS TANK FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #11222077 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 233,000 milesNEW London, WI
AIR BAGS
FORD AND "TAKATA RECALL" THE SAFETY BELTS IN THE BACK OUTSIDE AS WELL AS THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK AT ALL, THE MUFFLER ON THE BOTTOM BACK UNDERNEATH THE CAR IS HANGING ENOUPH TO STRAP IT TO CAR. THE FRONT BUMPER IS CRACKED AND HELD TOGETHER BY PLASTIC TYWRAPS. THE LIGHT IN THE DASH LIGHT IS OUT AND DOESN'T LIGHT UP AT ALL BESIDES A PERSON WITH THE AIRBAG DIPLOID SHOWING. BACK SEAT DOOR LOCK SWITCH DOESN'T WORK AND THE BACK DOOR RIGHT SIDE WINDOW DOESN'T GO UP AND DOWN. THE BACK SEAT LITTLE WINDOW IS BROKEN OUT. THE BACK BRAKE LIGHT DOESN'T WORK. THE HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM DOESN'T COME ON AT ALL INCLUDING DEFROSTERS. THE WIND SHIELD IS HELD ON FROM WHAT LOOKS LIKE FOAM GLUE. THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS RUSTED AND THE FRONT SIDE WHEEL AND BRAKE ARE RUSTED, AS WELL AS THE FRONT SIDE BACK WEAL BARING AND BREAK, DRIVERS SIDE BACK REAR WHEEL BARRING AND BREAK ARE RUSTED. THE HORN DOES NOT WORK AT ALL AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. THE FAN DOESN'T BLOW AT ALL, THE CAR JUST STARTS MAKING LOUD NOISES, AND THE THEFT LIGHT SEAMS TO BE ON IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRONT DASH BORD. THE REASON IS DUE TO PREVIOUSE OWNER AS THE CAR WAS LIKE THIS BEFORE I BAUGHT THE VEHICLE SO THE REASON FOR THE CONDITION IS DUE TO UNKNOWN REASON OF PREVIOUSE OWNER NOT TAKING CARE OF IT. I PERCHASED THE VEHICLE AT BRITNEY VANSTRATENS HOME 122 NORTHGATE EASTATES NEW LONDON, WI, 54961 ON 6/5/2018.
NHTSA complaint #11015158 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 233,000 milesNEW London, WI
STRUCTURE:BODY
FORD AND "TAKATA RECALL" THE SAFETY BELTS IN THE BACK OUTSIDE AS WELL AS THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK AT ALL, THE MUFFLER ON THE BOTTOM BACK UNDERNEATH THE CAR IS HANGING ENOUPH TO STRAP IT TO CAR. THE FRONT BUMPER IS CRACKED AND HELD TOGETHER BY PLASTIC TYWRAPS. THE LIGHT IN THE DASH LIGHT IS OUT AND DOESN'T LIGHT UP AT ALL BESIDES A PERSON WITH THE AIRBAG DIPLOID SHOWING. BACK SEAT DOOR LOCK SWITCH DOESN'T WORK AND THE BACK DOOR RIGHT SIDE WINDOW DOESN'T GO UP AND DOWN. THE BACK SEAT LITTLE WINDOW IS BROKEN OUT. THE BACK BRAKE LIGHT DOESN'T WORK. THE HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM DOESN'T COME ON AT ALL INCLUDING DEFROSTERS. THE WIND SHIELD IS HELD ON FROM WHAT LOOKS LIKE FOAM GLUE. THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS RUSTED AND THE FRONT SIDE WHEEL AND BRAKE ARE RUSTED, AS WELL AS THE FRONT SIDE BACK WEAL BARING AND BREAK, DRIVERS SIDE BACK REAR WHEEL BARRING AND BREAK ARE RUSTED. THE HORN DOES NOT WORK AT ALL AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. THE FAN DOESN'T BLOW AT ALL, THE CAR JUST STARTS MAKING LOUD NOISES, AND THE THEFT LIGHT SEAMS TO BE ON IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRONT DASH BORD. THE REASON IS DUE TO PREVIOUSE OWNER AS THE CAR WAS LIKE THIS BEFORE I BAUGHT THE VEHICLE SO THE REASON FOR THE CONDITION IS DUE TO UNKNOWN REASON OF PREVIOUSE OWNER NOT TAKING CARE OF IT. I PERCHASED THE VEHICLE AT BRITNEY VANSTRATENS HOME 122 NORTHGATE EASTATES NEW LONDON, WI, 54961 ON 6/5/2018.
NHTSA complaint #11015158 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 233,000 milesNEW London, WI
SERVICE BRAKES
FORD AND "TAKATA RECALL" THE SAFETY BELTS IN THE BACK OUTSIDE AS WELL AS THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK AT ALL, THE MUFFLER ON THE BOTTOM BACK UNDERNEATH THE CAR IS HANGING ENOUPH TO STRAP IT TO CAR. THE FRONT BUMPER IS CRACKED AND HELD TOGETHER BY PLASTIC TYWRAPS. THE LIGHT IN THE DASH LIGHT IS OUT AND DOESN'T LIGHT UP AT ALL BESIDES A PERSON WITH THE AIRBAG DIPLOID SHOWING. BACK SEAT DOOR LOCK SWITCH DOESN'T WORK AND THE BACK DOOR RIGHT SIDE WINDOW DOESN'T GO UP AND DOWN. THE BACK SEAT LITTLE WINDOW IS BROKEN OUT. THE BACK BRAKE LIGHT DOESN'T WORK. THE HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM DOESN'T COME ON AT ALL INCLUDING DEFROSTERS. THE WIND SHIELD IS HELD ON FROM WHAT LOOKS LIKE FOAM GLUE. THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS RUSTED AND THE FRONT SIDE WHEEL AND BRAKE ARE RUSTED, AS WELL AS THE FRONT SIDE BACK WEAL BARING AND BREAK, DRIVERS SIDE BACK REAR WHEEL BARRING AND BREAK ARE RUSTED. THE HORN DOES NOT WORK AT ALL AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. THE FAN DOESN'T BLOW AT ALL, THE CAR JUST STARTS MAKING LOUD NOISES, AND THE THEFT LIGHT SEAMS TO BE ON IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRONT DASH BORD. THE REASON IS DUE TO PREVIOUSE OWNER AS THE CAR WAS LIKE THIS BEFORE I BAUGHT THE VEHICLE SO THE REASON FOR THE CONDITION IS DUE TO UNKNOWN REASON OF PREVIOUSE OWNER NOT TAKING CARE OF IT. I PERCHASED THE VEHICLE AT BRITNEY VANSTRATENS HOME 122 NORTHGATE EASTATES NEW LONDON, WI, 54961 ON 6/5/2018.
NHTSA complaint #11015158 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Monroe, NCCrash1 killed
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE TOW HOOKS ON THE FRONT BUMPER OF A 2000 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY PIERCED THE DOOR PANEL OF A PASSENGER SEDAN DURING A T-BONE IMPACT AT A STOPLIGHT, CAUSING MASSIVE PUNCTURE WOUNDS TO THE DRIVER OF THE SEDAN, WHICH RESULTED IN HER DEATH.
NHTSA complaint #10986391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Monroe, NCCrash1 killed
STRUCTURE:BODY
THE TOW HOOKS ON THE FRONT BUMPER OF A 2000 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY PIERCED THE DOOR PANEL OF A PASSENGER SEDAN DURING A T-BONE IMPACT AT A STOPLIGHT, CAUSING MASSIVE PUNCTURE WOUNDS TO THE DRIVER OF THE SEDAN, WHICH RESULTED IN HER DEATH.
NHTSA complaint #10986391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
DEL REY Oaks, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT THIS CAR LAST MONTH. IT WAS ADVERTISED WITH 97,000 MILES. I WAS SHOWN A CARFAX THAT SHOWED 97,000 MILES. JUST FOUND OUT THE CLUSTER WAS SWAPPED OUT BEFORE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE ACTUAL MILEAGE WITH THE DMV IS ABOUT 382,000 MILES. I NEED TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION.
NHTSA complaint #10968222 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 300,000 milesCrosby, TXFire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE WE WERE AWAY AT A MEETING. VEHICLE WAS STARTED, MOVED OUT OF THE WAY OF ANOTHER CAR AND THEN SHUT OFF AND LOCKED. ALSO BURNED DOWN FAMILY WEEKEND CABIN. AFTER RESEARCH, FOUND OPEN RECALL THAT CAN CAUSE THIS EXACT ISSUE. FORD RECALL FOR TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED/CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. THE INCIDENT TOOK PLACE IN COLMESNEIL, TX ON 2/18/2017 BETWEEN 1:50 PM AND 3:00 PM. FIRE COMPLETELY DESTROYED THE CABIN AND THE TRUCK. WELL PUMP HOUSE WAS DESTROYED, AS WELL AS AN ALUMINUM BOAT THAT WAS PARKED CLOSE BY. VERY RURAL AREA. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT RESPONDED. NO INVESTIGATION OF ANY KIND AT THIS POINT.
NHTSA complaint #10955581 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 135,000 milesBrookings, SD
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUG THREAD IN THE ENGINE HEAD FAILED AND CAUSED THE SPARK PLUG TO SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.
NHTSA complaint #10955245 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 127,000 milesFT Lupton, COCrash1 injured
TIRES
THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE SPONTANEOUSLY BLEW WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL CONDITIONS ON THE HIGHWAY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL MULTIPLE TIMES. THE TIRE HAD BEEN REGULARLY MAINTAINED AND HAD MORE THAN ADEQUATE TREAD.
NHTSA complaint #10871871 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 195,215 milesValrico, FLFire
ENGINE
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF MOTOR I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY TRUCK. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD THE FORD DEALERSHIP PERFORM THE TUNE-UPS BECAUSE I AM AWARE OF THE ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE FORD 5.4 ENGINE AND SPARK PLUGS. I HAD MY DAUGHTER IN THE TRUCK WITH ME AT THE TIME OF THE SPARK PLUG COMING OUT AND CATCHING ON FIRE. THIS IS COMPLETELY UN-ACCEPTABLE, FORD MOTOR COMPANY OBVIOUSLY KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM. BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I AM EXTREMELY UPSET ABOUT THE DANGEROUS SITUATION THIS PUT ME AND MY FAMILY IN. THERE IS NOTHING FORD COULD EVER DO TO HELP "MAKE THINGS RIGHT" IF SOMETHING WERE TO HAPPEN TO MY FAMILY. I SURE HOPE THAT FORD CAN BE RESPONSIBLE ENOUGH TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT.
NHTSA complaint #10629506 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 195,215 milesValrico, FLFire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF MOTOR I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY TRUCK. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD THE FORD DEALERSHIP PERFORM THE TUNE-UPS BECAUSE I AM AWARE OF THE ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE FORD 5.4 ENGINE AND SPARK PLUGS. I HAD MY DAUGHTER IN THE TRUCK WITH ME AT THE TIME OF THE SPARK PLUG COMING OUT AND CATCHING ON FIRE. THIS IS COMPLETELY UN-ACCEPTABLE, FORD MOTOR COMPANY OBVIOUSLY KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM. BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I AM EXTREMELY UPSET ABOUT THE DANGEROUS SITUATION THIS PUT ME AND MY FAMILY IN. THERE IS NOTHING FORD COULD EVER DO TO HELP "MAKE THINGS RIGHT" IF SOMETHING WERE TO HAPPEN TO MY FAMILY. I SURE HOPE THAT FORD CAN BE RESPONSIBLE ENOUGH TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT.
NHTSA complaint #10629506 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 118,000 milesDelton, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND THE STRAP THAT HOLDS THE GAS TANK BROKE (RUSTED THROUGH) AND THE GAS TANK FELL ONTO THE ROAD SURFACE. THE TANK WAS ALMOST FULL AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #10621750 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 240,880 milesBrighton, CO
STEERING
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED F-250. WHILE TRYING TO PARK IT IN A PARKING LOT, I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 1 MPH. WHILE STOPPED OR BARELY MOVING, THE STEERING WHEEL IS IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. IT MAKES PARKING EXTREMELY DIFFICULT WHILE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO OTHER VEHICLES, AND/OR PEOPLE. THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE, MAKING AN ACCIDENT EXTREMELY LIKELY. THE TRUCK HAS THE 7.3L POWER STROKE DIESEL.
NHTSA complaint #10543679 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 175,000 milesPhoenix, AZ
STEERING
I WAS JUST SECONDS AWAY FROM GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT!! IT HAPPENED IN THE FOLLOWING WAY. AFTER MAKING A LEFT TURN, FORTUNATELY I LOOKED DOWN AND NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ABOUT 90 DEGREES OFF FROM CENTER. WITH MY MECHANICAL BACKGROUND I KNEW THAT THIS WAS SERIOUS AND PULLED OFF THE ROAD. I CHECKED THE TIE RODS, SUSPENSION, TIRES LOOKING FOR ANYTHING OBVIOUS AND DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING. GOT BACK IN THE TRUCK TO TEST THE STEERING WHEEL AND AS I TURNED THE WHEEL THERE WAS A SLIGHT RESISTANCE THEN POP AND THE WHEEL SPUN FREELY. OPENED THE HOOD AND THE SHAFT WAS CONNECTED TO THE BOX SPINNING FREELY. I WAS SECONDS AWAY FROM GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY!
NHTSA complaint #10535621 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 68,000 milesWytheville, VA
SEAT BELTS
BOUGHT THE TRUCK 2000 FORD F250 USED IN 2006 AND THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WOULD NOT RETRACT THE BELT WHEN NOT IN USE. THE BELT WOULD GET CAUGHT IN THE DOOR WHEN IT WAS CLOSED. I WOULD HAVE TO OPEN THE DOOR TO GET THE SEAT BELT LOOSE SO IT COULD BE USED. THIS PROBLEM MAKES USING THE SEAT BELT A MAJOR PROBLEM EACH TIME I GET INTO THE TRUCK. I BOUGHT A NEW BELT AND RETRACTOR FROM FORD FOR ABOUT $120 AND IT WORKED FOR ABOUT A MONTH AND IT BECAME THE SAME AS THE OLD SEAT BELT. THIS IS A PROBLEM ON ALL 2000 MODEL TRUCKS AND FORD WILL NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES YOU NOT TO WANT TO USE THE SEAT BELT BECAUSE OF HOW MUCH TROUBLE IT IS TO BE USED.
NHTSA complaint #10504269 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,000 milesGardena, CA
TIRES
DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2011 DRIVING SOUTH ON THE 605 FREEWAY REAR LEFT TIRE BLEW OUT THE TREAD BELT PORTION OF THE TIRE TORE OF AND CAUSED BODY AND PAINT DAMAGE TO THE REAR FENDER. I CAN PROVIDE PICTURES OF THE TIRE AND BODY DAMAGE IT CAUSED. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND I MAILED THE DOCUMENTS REQUESTED. BF GOODRICH NOTIFIED ME THAT MY TIRES ARE OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO AGE AND MY TIRES ARE NOT PART OF THE RECALL NOTICE. I TOLD THE PERSON ON THE PHONE THE INCIDENT IS THE SAME AS NOTED "TIRE TREAD SEPARATION" AS ON THE RECALL NOTICE. I ONLY HAD APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES ON THE TIRES WHEN IT HAPPENED.
NHTSA complaint #10493821 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 201,000 milesFort Myers, FL
TIRES
I OBSERVE THE VOLUNTARY RECALL ISSUES BY GOODYEAR (NHTSA 12T0030000) AND SINCE I OWN A 4 WHEEL SET OF THOSE TIRES ON MY FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY, I NOTICED THAT MY SIZE WASN'T LISTED. I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH MY SET OF SILENT ARMOR TIRES IN THAT THEY CAN NOT BE BALANCED AS THEY SHOULD BE AND VERY PRONOUNCED CRACKS HAVE APPEARED ON THE SIDE WALLS CLOSE TO THE TREAD LINE. I LIMIT MY SPEED TO NO MORE THAN 50MPH. MY TIRES WERE PURCHASED IN SEPTEMBER, 2009 AND IF I COULD CRAWL UNDER MY TRUCK IN SEARCH OF THE PRODUCTION DATES, I'M SURE THEY WOULD BE IN OR CLOSE TO THE LISTED PRODUCTION DATES. THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE WITH THE SILENT ARMOR PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY AND SHOULD NOT BE RECALLED IN SUCH A NARROW DATE RANGE OR SIZE RANGE. PLEASE EXPAND THE RECALL TO ALL SIZES AND A BROADER PRODUCTION DATE RANGE.
NHTSA complaint #10449615 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 79,150 milesIrving, TX
TIRES
TIRE SEPARATED LIKE A RETREAD AND CAUSE OVER $3500 DAMAGE TO THE BED OF THE PICKUP ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.
NHTSA complaint #10433899 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Jose, CAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR AFTER BEING PARKED IN PARKING STALL AT MY RESIDENCE, NEIGHBORS NOTICED FIRE COMING FROM THE HOOD AND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE (THE FIRE ORIGINATED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE).THEY ATTEMPTED TO PUT OUT THE FIRE AND CALLED 911. SAN JOSE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO THE CALL AND FINISHED PUTTING OUT THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAD VISIBLE BURNT WIRING, RIGHT SIDE FENDER DAMAGE FROM HEAT (INSIDE AND OUTSIDE) AND THE RIGHT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SUSTAINED DAMAGE DUE TO MELTING DEBRIS FALLING ON TIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TOOK A REPORT OF THE INCIDENT. AS I HAVE RELAYED THIS EVENT TO OTHERS, THEY HAVE MENTIONED THAT THIS IS PROBABLY A "RECALL FIRE" AND THAT I SHOULD REPORT THIS INCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #10433625 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 141,121 milesDayton, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THE REAR BRAKE LINE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. THE FAILED BRAKE LINE ALLOWED THE BRAKE FLUID TO TOTALLY DRAIN THE RESERVOIR ON THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE RESERVOIR FOR THE REAR BRAKES IS SHARED WITH THE FRONT BRAKES SO THAT THE FRONT BRAKES WERE NO LONGER ABLE TO FUNCTION AS WELL. THE OPERATOR THEN HAS NO BRAKES AT ALL ON THE VEHICLE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE PARKING BRAKE. IN THE CASE OF THE FIRST FAILURE, I WAS ABLE TO USE THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION TO SLOW THE VEHICLE AND THEN SHIFT INTO REVERSE (IT HAS SYNCHROS IN REVERSE AS WELL) TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN THE CASE OF THE SECOND FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ONLY PUSHED ONCE, THE RESERVOIR STILL COMPLETELY DRAINED LEAVING ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKES. I FEEL THAT THIS BRAKE FAILURE MODE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE INTENT OF WHAT I UNDERSTAND THE LAW TO BE, THAT REQUIRES A SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM THAT ENABLES THE OPERATOR TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN EITHER FRONT OR REAR BRAKES FAIL. THE CURRENT BRAKE SYSTEM DOES HAVE A SPLIT MASTER CYLINDER BUT THE COMMON RESERVOIR FEATURE PREVENTS THE SPLIT MASTER CYLINDER FROM OPERATING AS INTENDED/REQUIRED.
NHTSA complaint #10424789 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,000 milesWaterford, PA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
I WAS TRAVELING ON I-90 IN ERIE,PA AND A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE MOTOR. I LOST ALL POWER AND WAS NEARLY HIT FROM BEHIND. THE TRUCK IS A FORD F-250 WITH A TRITAN 5.4 L MOTOR.
NHTSA complaint #10418439 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesTulsa, OK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
I HAVE A 2000 FORD F250 3/4 TON 5.4 GAS 2 WHEEL DRIVE LONG BED EXTENDED CAB PICKUP. THE TRUCK SHAKES AND CUPS TIRES BADLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED IF WEIGHT IS PUT ONTO THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. I HAVE HEARD OF SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF THE DEATH WOBBLE ON THE F250 BUT MOST WERE 4X4 TRUCKS. I THINK THAT THIS IS DANGEROUS. MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 60K MILES ON IT.
NHTSA complaint #10416736 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesTulsa, OK
SUSPENSION
I HAVE A 2000 FORD F250 3/4 TON 5.4 GAS 2 WHEEL DRIVE LONG BED EXTENDED CAB PICKUP. THE TRUCK SHAKES AND CUPS TIRES BADLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED IF WEIGHT IS PUT ONTO THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. I HAVE HEARD OF SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF THE DEATH WOBBLE ON THE F250 BUT MOST WERE 4X4 TRUCKS. I THINK THAT THIS IS DANGEROUS. MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 60K MILES ON IT.
NHTSA complaint #10416736 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,920 milesSaint Louis, MO
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
WAS PULLING MY BOAT OUT OF THE WATER AND WHEN STOPPING HEARD A LOUD BANG. STOPPED TRUCK AND SAW FLUID LEAKING ON TO THE GROUND FROM JUST FORWARD OF THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE. FOUND FLUID TO BE BRAKE FLUID. BRAKE STEEL LINE THAT RUNS DOWN THE LEFT FRAME RAIL HAD BURST NEAR FUEL TANK. THIS AREA HARD TO SEE UNLESS USING A MIRROR AND LIGHT. THE BRAKE LINE WAS VERY CORRODED AND HAD RUSTED THRU IN THE AREA THAT IS HARDEST TO SEE. REPLACED THE STEEL BRAKE LINE TO REPAIR. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS TRUCK. I HAVE PICTURES AND HAVE THE OLD BRAKE LINE.
NHTSA complaint #10414903 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.