2000 Ford F-350 engine and engine cooling problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Ford F-350 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-350. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. The failure also occurred on six previous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…”
filed Aug 24, 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f350. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The engine started to exhibit black smoke and he was able to continue driving home once the vehicle was restarted. The dealer was contacted and they advised him…”
filed Mar 28, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Oil/dust film at cac connections. *mj
17554 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 2004Accessory drive belt squealing noise from the engine area when the engine fan clutch is engaged while operated in hot dusty climates. Various models including 2003 f450/550. *tt
16518 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2003
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other F-350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-350 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 F-350 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 F-350 | 8 | 5% |
| 2011 F-350 | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 F-350 | 31 | 24% |
| 2007 F-350 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 F-350 | 21 | 14% |
| 2005 F-350 | 17 | 15% |
| 2004 F-350 | 64 | 40% |
| 2003 F-350 | 19 | 21% |
| 2002 F-350 | 19 | 16% |
| 2001 F-350 | 12 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Ford F-350
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.