2000 Ford F-250 Electrical System Problems
- 9
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 9 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-250. While the vehicle was parked without the key in the ignition, it attempted to start independently. The contact mentioned that the connectors to the battery terminal had to be removed to prevent the vehicle from independently starting. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
ODI 10863576
Electrical System
Tail light bulb socket burnt. Noticed that bulb acts like it's blown but reseating allows it to function again. This happens about once a month. No fuses are tripped which is odd. However the first time i checked this i noticed the socket was scorched yet wiring looks ok. I assumed it was just my vehicle but since have heard same report from others on their trucks and cars. There is no indication of danger until you…
ODI 11256240
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-250 4x4. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, a loud noise was heard coming from the engine and smoke emitted from the tail pipe. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic, where the diagnostic test indicated that the wiring injector was melted from a fire. The same failure occurred on three separate occasions. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified.…
ODI 10419635
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f250. While driving approximately 50 mph, the instrument panel cluster stopped functioning. The contact nearly crashed, but was able to maneuver off the roadway. He drove to a dealer, but they could not assist. The contact had to purchase a new panel from the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 89,000.
ODI 10272549
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Since 2006 and before, i have had unexplained incidences of battery failures and dashboard warnings. The windshield was replaced in 2006 at my request. My battery was replaced in 2006. I also had a temporary engine shutdown about this time. I had battery replacement in 2009 and 2012. On 11/02/2012 i attempted to start my f250 only to discover about a pint of water in the floor tray. I jump started, continued the…
ODI 10494344
Electrical System
While parked in the garage vehicle caught on fire without warning. Vehicle burned to the ground. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10109298
Electrical System
While driving the vehicle stalled. It was later determined that the spark plugs were defective. *nlm
ODI 10018060
Disc · Electrical System · Tires
We first had the front brakes pull right we had the truck in 2-3 times for that problem they finally fixed it. But now the brakes pull left. They do not know how to fix the problem. The engine/electrial problem. All of the sudden everything electical quits working. I didn't know how to classify this problem. They replace a module and it still happens. We are awaiting for them to fix again. On the tires one blew out…
ODI 732999
Electrical System
While driving, consumer heard a tapping noise, and vehicle began to decelerate. A spark plug had blown. Dealership replaced the part, and installed a new electrical coil, but the problem recurred.*ak
ODI 10044079