2000 Ford F-150
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 1,204 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 26 F-150 model years with reports.
Of the 2000 reports, 92 involved a crash and 361 involved a fire. 79 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assembly, mountingJul 29, 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND 2002 AND 2003 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 1995, THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2004, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD DEICING CHEMICALS MAY CAUSE SEVERE CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH SECURE THE TANK TO THE VEHICLE.
AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FUEL LINES TO SEPARATE FROM THE TANK, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSING THE TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND. EITHER SCENARIO MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK PRESENTING A FIRE HAZARD.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS REPLACED WITH STRAPS THAT HAVE INCREASED CORROSION PROTECTION. EARLY IN THIS CAMPAIGN, IF REPLACEMENT STRAPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, DEALERS MAY INSTALL A CABLE SUPPORT UNDER THE STRAP AS AN INTERIM REPAIR OR A STEEL REINFORCEMENT OVER THE EXISTING STRAP AS A PERMANENT REPAIR. ANY REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332. FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11S21
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsAug 11, 2008
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
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Equipment, electricalAug 28, 2007
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.
ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsAug 1, 2006
CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 331-1129L-ASN AND 331-1129R-ASN, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.
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Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
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Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
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Exterior lightingJun 29, 2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
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Fuel system, gasolineJun 13, 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsJun 12, 2006
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMPS, P/NOS. FR208-B101R, FR208-B101L, FR208-B001R, AND FR208-B001L, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABRY LEE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER FULL CREDIT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMP. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABRY LEE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE AT 1-866-467-2279.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
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Vehicle speed controlSep 7, 2005
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.
BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)
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Vehicle speed control, cruise controlJan 27, 2005
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. FIRES HAVE OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLES WERE PARKED WITH THE IGNITION 'OFF.'
AS AN INTERIM REPAIR, OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. AS SOON AS REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EARLY APRIL 2005), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A NEW SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V388 AND 06V286)
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Visibility, windshield wiper/washer, motorAug 8, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT AT THE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY PLANTS: ATLANTA PLANT FROM 2/11/00 THROUGH 7/31/00; CHICAGO PLANT FROM 2/14/00 THROUGH 8/4/00; KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 2/26/00 TO 9/4/00; KENTUCKY TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/18/00 TO 8/31/00; MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/23/00 THROUGH 8/3/00; NORFOLK PLANT FROM 2/21/00 THROUGH 7/27/00; WAYNE STAMPING AND ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 2/25/00 THROUGH 8/15/00; AND WIXOM PLANT FROM 2/15/00 THROUGH 8/8/00.
LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Equipment, other, labelsSep 21, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL CNG PICKUP TRUCKS AND BI-FUEL CNG VANS, MODIFIED BY CFI CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC., FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 303, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLES." THE LABEL AFFIXED TO THE FUEL FILLER DOOR BY THE VEHICLE MODIFIER CONTAINS THE INSPECTION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CNG TANK. HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE STATEMENT "SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE FUEL CONTAINER FOR INSPECTION AND SERVICE LIFE."
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED A LABEL WITH THE REQUIRED STATEMENT, ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THE LABEL AT THE FUEL FILLER DOOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 2, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Seat beltsAug 18, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Representative owner complaints
1,204 reports, newest first.
Engine, Oct 11, 2015
SPARK PLUG BLOWING OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD BECAUSE OF BAD FACTORY THREADING AND POSSIBLY HURTING ENGINE AND MAKING TRUCK RUN IMPROPERLY. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITHIN ONE YEAR ON A TRUCK AT 90K MILES. THIS NEARLY CAUSE MY TO HAVE A MULTIPLE CAR ACCIDENT.
Engine, Aug 26, 2015
THE SPARK PLUG BLEW COMPLETELY OUT WHILE DRIVING, IT ALSO BROKE THE COIL PACK WHEN IT BLEW.
Air bags, Aug 3, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND EMITTED A WHITE SUBSTANCE THAT FILLED THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISING TO BOTH ARMS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE RIGHT HAND HAD NUMBNESS FROM EXPERIENCING THE FORCE OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT'S BREATHING AND VISION WERE IMPACTED WHEN THE WHITE SUBSTANCE FILLED THE VEHICLE. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. MA 10/23/15 *CN
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 21, 2015
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE GAS TANK FELL OFF AND WAS DRAGGING ON THE ROAD. THE STRAPS WERE CORRODED. I HAVE ONE OF THE STRAPS.
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 26, 2015
HAVING A FUEL LEAK WHERE THE TANK IS STRAPPED TO THE VEHICLE. FORD HAS A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE, BUT UNFORTUNATELY NOT FOR MY VIN NUMBER. I EXPECT FORD TO MAKE THIS RIGHT. IT IS TOO COINCIDENTAL TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM BUT NOT BE COVERED FOR A RECALL. I CANNOT AFFORD IN ANY WAY THE COST OF THE REPAIRS FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE ADVISE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 24, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS DAMAGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 203,000.
Power train, Jan 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH DOWN A SMALL HILL, THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE FUEL TANK TO DISLODGE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS, THE FUEL TANK, AND THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
Steering, Dec 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE TIE ROD BECAME DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIE ROD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 1, 2014
I REALIZE THIS IS NOT A NEW ISSUE, BUT IT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. THE FIRST NOTIFICATION FROM FORD MOTOR CO. REGARDING THE 2011 RECALL FOR FAULTY GAS TANK STRAPS WAS RECEIVED THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 20TH 2014, ALTHOUGH I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR OVER A YEAR. AN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE WITH BRONDES FORD IN MAUMEE, OHIO THE FOLLOWING WEEK. THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS HAVING NO ISSUES AT ALL, WAS LEFT WITH ~$900 IN DAMAGE. THE FAULTY STRAPS HAD CORRODED THROUGH TO THE GAS TANK, AND SO WHEN THEY WERE REMOVED, LEFT HOLES IN THE GAS TANK. IN RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE, THIS CONSEQUENCE HAS BEEN RAMPANT AMONG THESE REPAIRS, YET NEITHER FORD NOR THEIR DEALERS' SERVICE DEPARTMENTS WILL COVER THE DAMAGE! SO A TRUCK THAT WAS IN PERFECT WORKING CONDITION WAS RENDERED USELESS. HOW CAN FORD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STRAPS BUT NOT THE RESULTING DAMAGE THEY CAUSE? I GET THAT MY TRUCK IS OLD, BUT IF REPLACING THE STRAPS RUNS THE RISK OF CAUSING DAMAGE THE OWNER WILL BE LIABLE FOR, IT SHOULD BE CLEARLY OUTLINED! THE NOTION THAT ONLY THE FAULTY STRAPS ARE FORD'S LIABILITY IS NEGLIGENT. MY HOPE IS THIS ISSUE WILL BE READDRESSED WITH FORD AND THE OWNERS REIMBURSED FOR THE DAMAGES CAUSED BY FORD AND ITS AGENTS. THANK YOU. *JS
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Engine, Nov 13, 2014, fire
CAR WAS PARKED, CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE DO TO RECALL 05S28, PUT OUT MYSELF. WAS NEVER INFORMED ABOUT RECALL BECAUSE I WAS SECOND OWNER. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 13, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL STRAPS AND THE FUEL TANK WERE RUSTED AND CORRODED WITH A POSSIBILITY OF FRACTURING. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING CAUSING THE FUEL LEVEL TO DECREASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK AND THE FUEL STRAPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT DID NOT VERIFY IF THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V385000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Structure, Nov 1, 2014
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEP RAILS ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT HAD TO REMOVE THEM FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000. NE
Electrical system, Sep 22, 2014, fire
TRUCK WAS PARKED AND SECURED. APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES LATER THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. FIRE CONSUMED ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA AND CAB OF TRUCK. FIRE PROCEEDED TO CONSUME THE TRUCK IGNITING POLARIS 800 FOUR WHEELER THAT WAS LOCKED IN BED OF TRUCK. TRUCK WAS TOTAL LOSS ALL PERSONAL ITEMS WERE ALSO DESTROYED. TRUCK WAS LOCKED KEY WAS NOT IN IGNITION AT TIME OF FIRE. *TR
Tires, Wheels, Sep 3, 2014
I REPAIRED A TIRE THAT HAD A NAIL WITHIN AN INCH OR LESS DISTANCE TO THE SIDEWALL. I LET MY SERVICE/SHOP MANAGER KNOW ABOUT THE SITUATION AND HE TOLD ME TO DO THE REPAIR ANYWAY, WHICH I DID. THE TIRE REPAIR FAILED AND THE TIRE ENDED UP GOING FLAT. ALL I KNOW IS THEY HAD ME BREAK IT DOWN FOR INSPECTION BUT THE PATCH DID SEEM TO BE ON THE SURFACE PROPERLY. THERE ARE NO POSTERS ON HOW TO DO THE TIRE REPAIR PROPERLY NOR ARE THERE ANY METHODS OF DOUBLE CHECKING THE REPAIR AFTER THE TIRE WAS COMPLETE. I DO WHAT US ASKED OF ME AND FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES OF THE SHOP BUT I FEEL THEY WERE INSUFFICIENT IN PROVIDING PROPER PROCEDURE IN TIRE REPAIR AND VERIFICATION PROCESSES. *TR
Engine, Aug 23, 2014
THIS PICKUP BLEW THE SPARK-PLUG IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED, MECHANIC THEY HAD TO TAKE THE HEAD OFF TO MAKE SURE THERE WAS NOTHING INSIDE. IT COST ME AROUND 750.00 TO FIX IT, WHICH WAS CHEAP . BUT NOW 8-2014 IT HAPPEN AGAIN ON DIFFERENT SPARK-PLUG . MY TRUCK WAS OUT OF THE STATE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. MY SON AND HIS FRIENDS WERE COMING BACK TO TUCSON ARIZONA WHEN THIS HAPPENED.TRUCK HAD TO BE TOWED TO MECHANIC SHOP WHICH HE RETREADED THE PLUG HOUSING ON HEAD, CHARGED 400.00 TO FIX IT . DROVE OFF AND IT BLEW ON SAME SPARK-PLUG THAT WAS FIXED, NOW THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE NEW RING THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO HOLD SPARK-PLUG IN PLACE FELL IN CYLINDER WHEN SPARK-PLUG BLEWOFF. MECHANIC WANTED TO CHARGE 1,500 DOLLARS TO FIX PUT IT WOULD TAKE ONE WEEK TO FIX IT. BUT DUE THAT EVERYBODY HAD TO RETURN TO TUCSON, BECAUSE OF WORK PICKUP HAD TO BE TOWED AT A COST OF $2,000.00.NOW HEAD HAS TO BE TAKEN OFF TO GET THE TAPPED RING OUT AND FIX THE HEAD. JUST VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE WAY FORD MADE THESE HEADS. *TR
Engine, Aug 22, 2014
THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS ROT OUT BREAK OFF AND THE GASKETS START LEAKING. I KNOW THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 4.6 AND THE 5.4 TRITON ENGINE AS THERE ARE ABOUT 8 OF THEM IN MY WORK PARKING LOT THAT HAVE DONE THE SAME THING. I OWNED A 1999 E150 THAT DID THE SAME THING AND THE EXHAUST SMELLS IN THE CAB WERE SO BAD I HAD TO GET IT REPAIRED. COST AROUND 1800.00 TO DO THIS REPAIR. MY LOCAL EXHAUST SHOPS SAY THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND USUALLY HAPPENS BEFORE 100K MILES SO I SHOULD FEEL LUCKY I HAVE 138K. FORD SHOULD REALLY OWN UP TO THE PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE GET HURT OR DIES FROM CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. *TR
Electrical system, Aug 5, 2014, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE OVERNIGHT WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE MARSHAL REPORT STATED THAT FAULTY WIRING UNDER THE HOOD CAUSED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT OFFER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Power train, Service brakes, Jul 7, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE STARTER SOLENOID IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IN AN ATTEMPT TO START THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY IN REVERSE DESPITE BEING SECURED IN PARK. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN HE CRASHED INTO A POLE AND THEN A FENCE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MULTIPLE CONTUSIONS AND A BRUISED RIB. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A COLLISION CENTER BUT WAS NOT INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Jun 28, 2014
IF TILT STEERING IS DOWN, BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK. GLAD SOMEONE TOLD ME BEFORE I GOT HIT. BEEN AN ISSUE FOR A LONG TIME SEE FORUM HOPE NOBODY DIE FROM THIS COMMON PROBLEM. HTTP://WWW.F150ONLINE.COM/FORUMS/ELECTRICAL-SYSTEMS/353275-BRAKE-LIGHTS-HELP.HTML. *TR
Structure, Jun 16, 2014
BOTH PASSENGER BACK DOORS STOP OPENING. DRIVERS BACK DOOR THIS WEEK, PASSENGER BACK DOOR THE NEXT WEEK. COULD EVENTUALLY BECOME A DEATH TRAP IF PROBLEM EXIST INSIDE THE CAB (FIRE, COLLISION AND CAN'T GET OUT, MUST CRAWL ACROSS THE CENTER CONSOLE TO EXIT THE TRUCK, ETC.). EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE THE LATCHING MECHANISMS FOR BOTH DOORS. *TR
Other or unspecified, Jun 8, 2014
THE RADIATOR/CORE SUPPORT WAS RUSTED OUT AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A TRAGIC ACCIDENT IF NOT REPLACED. THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 73500 MILES AND HAS SPENT MOST OF THE TIME ENCLOSED IN THE GARAGE. THE TRUCK IS IN GREAT SHAPE. I BELIEVE THE SUPPORT EITHER WAS DEFECTIVE OR MADE OF POOR QUALITY STEEL, IN ANY EVENT IT SHOULD NOT HAVE RUSTED OUT.
Seat belts, Jun 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Structure, May 26, 2014
VEHICLE TAKEN IN ON OCT 5, 2011 FOR SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 11S21. WHILE ON THE RACK MUCH RUSTING WAS NOTICED ON UNDERCARRIAGE AS WELL AS SPOTS RUSTING THROUGH PAINT AT SPECIFIC POINTS ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE ROCKER PANELS, BED AND THE RUNNING BOARDS. PICTURES AND SAMPLES WERE TAKEN AND AN EMAIL SENT TO THE COMPANY PRESIDENT. NO RESPONSE WAS EVER RECEIVED. AN INTERNET SEARCH HAS FOUND THAT THIS RUST PROBLEM IS PREVALENT IN THE F-150 OF THIS VINTAGE. THE RUST HAS NOT ONLY DIMINISHED THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE BUT THE ISSUES WITH THE ROCKER PANELS AND RUNNING BOARDS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO LEAD TO ACCIDENTS OCCURRING WITH A FAILURE AT OPERATING SPEEDS. *TR
Air bags, Apr 7, 2014, crash
MY FAMILY AND I WERE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 55MPH ON A DIVIDED HIGHWAY AND WERE HIT IN THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK BY A CAR THAT WAS PERFORMING AN ILLEGAL U-TURN. THE TRUCK WAS TOTALED AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. MY WIFE, ME AND TWO CHILDREN WERE HURT. I SUBSEQUENTLY HAD A LOWER BACK FUSION OPERATION AS A RESULT OF THIS ACCIDENT. I BELIEVE THAT FORD IS AT FAULT BASED ON FAULTY AIRBAGS. HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHEN THERE WAS A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT AT 55 MPH? I WOULD LIKE TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POTENTIAL AIRBAG DEFECTS SPECIFIC TO THIS VEHICLE. I AM 100 PERCENT DISABLED AS A RESULT OF THIS ACCIDENT AND MY ATTORNEY AT THE TIME DID NOT WANT TO GO UP AGAINST FORD MOTOR CO. ANY AND ALL INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ABOVE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. I WOULD LIKE TO CONSIDER A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT FORD HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE AIRBAGS IN THE FORD F-150. *TR