Total Complaints
5 filings
FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) · model year
2000 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
5 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2000FORDF SERIES (LIGHT) carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2000 F SERIES (LIGHT) is vehicle speed control:cruise control with 1 filings, followed by air bags (1) and fuel system, gasoline (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause.
NHTSA currently has 179 investigation files overlapping the 2000 F SERIES (LIGHT), and 6 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
5
Complaints
2
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20130513VISIBILITY/WIPER
IN HEAVY RAIN THE WIPERS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS QUIT WHILE DRIVING - CAUSED BY A WINDSHIELD LEAK ONTO THE GEM MODULE AND FUSE BOX. THIS WINDSHIELD LEAK IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT FORD KNOWS ABOUT ON 1997 THRU 2000 FORD F150 PICKUPS. *TR
Mileage: 160,000
20130513ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IN HEAVY RAIN THE WIPERS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS QUIT WHILE DRIVING - CAUSED BY A WINDSHIELD LEAK ONTO THE GEM MODULE AND FUSE BOX. THIS WINDSHIELD LEAK IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT FORD KNOWS ABOUT ON 1997 THRU 2000 FORD F150 PICKUPS. *TR
Mileage: 160,000
20061222CrashAIR BAGS
ON 12/12/06 A LADY TURNED LEFT IN FRONT OF ME CAUSING ME TO BROADSIDE HER. I WAS DOING APPROX 40 MPH AT THE TIME. ALL HER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. NONE OF MINE DID, EVEN THOUGH THE ENTIRE IMPACT OF THE ACCIDENT WAS ACROSS MY FRONT END. ADDITIONALLY MY FUEL CUTOFF SWITCH DID NOT FUNCTION. WHEN THE VEHICLES CAME TO REST, AND I RECOLLECTED MY WITS, I REALIZED THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING AND AT CLOSE TO FULL THROTTLE. *NM
Mileage: 140,000
20061222CrashFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ON 12/12/06 A LADY TURNED LEFT IN FRONT OF ME CAUSING ME TO BROADSIDE HER. I WAS DOING APPROX 40 MPH AT THE TIME. ALL HER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. NONE OF MINE DID, EVEN THOUGH THE ENTIRE IMPACT OF THE ACCIDENT WAS ACROSS MY FRONT END. ADDITIONALLY MY FUEL CUTOFF SWITCH DID NOT FUNCTION. WHEN THE VEHICLES CAME TO REST, AND I RECOLLECTED MY WITS, I REALIZED THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING AND AT CLOSE TO FULL THROTTLE. *NM
Mileage: 140,000
20050302FireVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ON JAUNUARY 28, 2005 I TOOK MY 2000 FORD EXPEDITION TO FAMILY FORD IN MARIETTA, OH TO HAVE THE NECESSARY ITEM DISCONNECTED TO AVOID A FIRE. I HAD HEARD THE CAUTION ON THE NATIONAL NEWS AND TOOK THE CAR IN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF ABOVE DEALERSHIP STATED THEY DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL. DURING THE FIRST PART OF FEBRUARY 2005 I RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY. I DID NOT ACT ON THE LETTER AS I HAD ALREADY DONE WHAT WAS RECOMMENDED AND PLANNED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A PERMANANT REPAIR WHEN THE PARTS BECAME AVAILABLE. ON 2-24-05 ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES AFTER I HAD PARKED THE CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR THE NIGHT MY HUSBAND, WHO HAD BEEN OUTSIDE, OPENED THE DOOR AND CALLED IN "CALL 911 YOUR CAR IS ON FIRE". HE THEN WENT OUTSIDE AND TRIED TO USE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER THROUGH THE GRILL TO STEM THE FIRE. THE WILLIAMSTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY, PUTTING OUT THE FIRE. IN ADDITION TO THE ENGINE/HOOD, ETC. DISAPPE
Mileage: 117,000
Compare 2000FORDF SERIES (LIGHT) to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 6 Open
EA26004Engineering AnalysisOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP26004Defect PetitionOpen
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionClosed
Underbody shields detachment
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2000 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) have?▼
The 2000 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) has 5 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)?▼
The most-complained component for the 2000 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include AIR BAGS and FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Is the 2000 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2000 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT); no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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