2000 Ford F-250 steering problems
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2000 Ford F-250 — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We had just had new firestone transforce ht tires put on our truck. Approximately four months later, as we are traveling down the highway at 65 mph, we felt a serious vibration in the left rear tire. We slowed down to 60 mph & that's when the tire blew out. We pulled to the shoulder of the highway…”
filed Jan 10, 2018
“While I was on a highway driving at 65 mph my steering and brakes went out at the same time. I happened to be 200 yards behind the traffic in front of me and I was able to stop the vehicle before impact. A hydraulic hose failed and rendered the steering and brakes almost completely useless. The…”
filed Jan 26, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other F-250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-250 | 74 | 52% |
| 2013 F-250 | 37 | 39% |
| 2012 F-250 | 112 | 42% |
| 2011 F-250 | 102 | 41% |
| 2010 F-250 | 30 | 41% |
| 2009 F-250 | 32 | 59% |
| 2008 F-250 | 80 | 41% |
| 2007 F-250 | 23 | 38% |
| 2006 F-250 | 78 | 35% |
| 2005 F-250 | 39 | 27% |
| 2004 F-250 | 10 | 7% |
| 2003 F-250 | 11 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Ford F-250
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.