Is the 2000 Ford F-350 SD a bad year?
461 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other F-350 SD years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2000 Ford F-350 SD are in line with other F-350 SD years. Tires and steering stand out for this year: see below.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2000 F-350 SD owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 44,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| TiresSTANDS OUT | 150 (33%) | 26k–68k miles · around this mileage | — |
| SteeringSTANDS OUT | 63 (14%) | 37k–81k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Brakes | 53 (11%) | 33k–85k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 36 (8%) | 38k–89k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Engine | 57 (12%) | 75k–129k miles · ahead | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Electrical system | 25 (5%) | 68k–156k miles · ahead | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Fuel system | 20 (4%) | 69k–147k miles · ahead | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Suspension | 31 (7%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Speed control | 17 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Wheels | 16 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Air bags | 12 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Body structure | 12 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Exterior lighting | 6 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Equipment | 5 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 44,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 461 complaints: 44 mention a crash · 16 mention a fire · 31 report an injury.
1 complaint was filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Nov 2025.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
Cam position sensor failure- truck talled in middle of highway- hit road sign trying to get off road without power steering.
After about four years of good service a problem started and now still having numerous camshaft position sensor(Cps) failure in the 2000 F350 7.3 sd pickup truck cps system.
When up-shifting gears, the service engine light would illuminate and accelerator is non-responsive as engine idles around 1k RPM causing loss of momentum.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 44,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2000 Ford F-350 SD: 8
The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn. A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between january 23, 2006, and december 20, 2007, sold for light duty and medium duty trucks. Wheel separation can result in a vehicle crash.
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3L diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall. In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
Certain cequent 90 degree 7-WAY right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5th wheel RV travel trailers. Due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the trailer lights may not operate properly. If the trailer lights are not working properly, a vehicle crash can occur.
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat. Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines and 8 foot boxes, may not fully satisfy the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "Fuel system integrity." In a 30 MPH frontal barrier crash test, a fuel tank vapor recovery valve separated internally. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 8 foot beds, do not fully satisfy the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "Fuel system integrity." During the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
NHTSA defect investigations: 7
Engine stalling
Engine stalling
Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
Engine compartment fires
Rapid tire deflation
Neighbouring years
2001 F-350 SD: 318 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine.
Every Ford F-350 SD year
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Questions
Is the 2000 Ford F-350 SD a bad year?
461 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other F-350 SD years. At 44,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford F-350 SD?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: tires (150), steering (63), brakes (53), transmission and drivetrain (36), engine (57).
How many recalls does the 2000 Ford F-350 SD have?
8 recall campaigns list this model year: Speed control (NHTSA 09V-399), Wheels (NHTSA 07E106000), Engine (NHTSA 07V-553), Equipment (NHTSA 07E066000) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.