Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2000 Ford F-53. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH
- Summary
- ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
- Consequence
- THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
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Owner complaints (2)
2 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine and engine cooling is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 50% |
| Service brakes | 1 | 50% |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 50% |
How 2000 compares with other F-53 years
Best and worst F-53 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 15 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | 5 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2000 Ford F-53 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2000 Ford F-53 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 07V336000 (vehicle speed control). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2000 Ford F-53 problems?
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling (1), Service brakes (1), Vehicle speed control (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2000 F-53 compare with other years?
Among the 1996–2011 Ford F-53 model years at least five years old, the 1998 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1999 the most (15). The 2000 drew 2. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.