2000 Ford F-150 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 59
- 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 59 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 33 indicate fire
What owners report
- spark plug · 12 records
- caught fire · 11 records
- engine compartment · 10 records
- fire department · 7 records
- cruise control · 7 records
- fire started · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in a residential drive-way for five hours when he noticed flames coming from the engine and through the front grill of the vehicle. The fire department was contacted who came and extinguished the fire. They did not know the origin of the fire and no one was injured. A fire report was not available. The insurance company was…
Fire reported
ODI 10456523
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
When trying to back out of my driveway, the truck made a loud popping sound from the engine. When i raised the hood, i could smell unburnt fuel. I then did some research online and found out that this could be a blown spark plug from the cylinder head. I have read many forums and talked to several mechanics about the symptoms i have experienced. All have said this is a very common problem with this engine and other…
ODI 10454735
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle had been parked for two hours at home after a long trip. Neighbors noticed that the truck had caught fire and notified me. Local vfd was able to extinguish the fire ... But not before total loss of the truck. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10451776
Engine And Engine Cooling
Spark plug was ejected out of the cylinder head. Location number 5 cylinder. *tr
ODI 10433628
Engine And Engine Cooling
Parked car after having driven approximately 45miles. Spontaneous engine compartment fire occurred approximately 1 hour later in parked, locked vehicle. Apparent origin of fire was in engine compartment quadrant closest to driver. *tr internet search of similar fires suggests speed control deactivation switch. (see http://www.rvappraisals.com/ford-fires.htm)... Truck now looks like the one shown in column 2, row 9…
Fire reported
ODI 10408921
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact stated the vehicle was off for approximately five hours when it engulfed in flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. The contact was informed that the fire started near the cruise control button. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the residence and parked. The failure and current mileages were 127,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10406940
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact stated that he heard a loud noise in his driveway, he went outside and the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The contact did not mention if there were any injuries. The police were called and a report was filed. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that the legal department would contact him. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10400995
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in a residential garage when the vehicle erupted in flames from the engine compartment. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire and a fire report was filed. The vehicle as well as the residential garage was destroyed. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The current and failure mileage was…
Fire reported
ODI 10395865
Engine And Engine Cooling
Parked my ford f150 in front of my house last evening about 6pm. Nothing out of the ordinary about the way the truck was running or operating. Was awakened at 3am this morning to my neighbor banging on my door,screaming "your truck is on fire!" i woke my husband, he and the neighbor put the fire out before fire dept showed up. All said and done. The investigation continued after day light, to find out that it was…
Fire reported
ODI 10386350
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact was sitting idle with the brakes depressed when there was an abnormal banging from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that one of the spark plugs was fractured. The spark plug was repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 86,000.
ODI 10375426
Engine And Engine Cooling · Unknown Or Other
MY TRUCK JUST BURNT UP SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY. *TR
Fire reported
ODI 10362363
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The vehicle was parked and shut off for approximately three hours when the contact was alerted that the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department appeared on the scene to extinguish the fire. The police also appeared on the scene but a report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent repair shop. The vehicle was not examined for the cause…
Fire reported
ODI 10356517
Engine And Engine Cooling
2000 f 150 4x4 extended cab caught fire while parked under a carport. The truck had not been driven in approximately 4 hours when the fire began. The fire destroyed the pick up truck, which i bought new and had only 120,000 miles. The fire also spread to the carport and destroyed it before the fire department could contain it. The vehicle was in excellent condition and is a total loss. It was only covered with…
Fire reported
ODI 10356195
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
My 2000 ford f150 was sitting in my parents driveway as we were visiting. We heard a loud noise but couldn't figure out what it was. When i looked out the window, i saw my truck on fire. My dad got a hose and i called 911 and between dad and the firemen, the fire was put out without hitting the other vehicles nearby or the garage. The f150 is totaled with the hood totally gone and the engine, electrical and other…
Fire reported
ODI 10325266
Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2000 ford f150. While the vehicle was parked and unattend it caught on fire. The vehicle was destroyed the fire started under the hood. The police and fireman was called. The contact stated two other vehicles were damaged. The failure mileage and current were 180,000. Vwb
Fire reported
ODI 10320505
Engine And Engine Cooling
2000 ford f150 caught fire. The truck hadn't been moved in 8 hours. I awoke at 1 am and saw my truck was on fire. I didn't get notice about a recall on a part that cause them to just catch on fire. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10312884
Engine And Engine Cooling
The factory spark plug blew out of the cylinder head on my ford f-150. My wife was driving the vehicle home after picking my son up from daycare. A fire started under the hood and passer by was kind enough to stop and help put it out. I had a machinist fix the head and i am able to drive the truck again. It scares me to think that a manufacturer is allowed to produce a vehicle that could have killed my family. I…
Fire reported
ODI 10308529
Engine And Engine Cooling
2000 ford f150. Has launched spark plugs on two occasions. First one shot through coil pack, disabling vehicle. Last one took threads with it, ford says head would have to be replaced for around 4000 dollars.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/ford_spark.html , this site has over 300 people who have had the same problem on models from 1997 till present. How can the same problem continue to happen for over ten…
ODI 10311883
Engine And Engine Cooling
2000 ford f-150 #3 spark plug blows out of cylinder head. This incident has happened twice. *tr
ODI 10293709
Engine And Engine Cooling
I parked my 2000 ford f 150 , about [2] hrs later i heard noises outside, i went to see what the noise was, and my truck was in flames. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10289072
Engine And Engine Cooling
2000 ford f-150 blew out a spark plug while driving on highway. *tr
ODI 10285448
Engine And Engine Cooling
On wednesday, july 22, 2009, i drove to work and arrived at 9:00am without incident. At 11:00am i was notified that my truck (2000 ford f150) was on fire in the parking lot. It appears that an electrical fire had started in the engine compartment. I read later (online) that there is a recall on numerous ford vehicles regarding a default with a cruise control switch that has constant power that has lead to numerous…
Fire reported
ODI 10278025
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The vehicle caught fire while parked in front of the contact's residence. The contact stated that the fire originated under the hood and then spread to the front seat and rear of the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was 148,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10269358
Engine And Engine Cooling
2000ford f150 burned to the ground causing damage to house. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10265150
Engine And Engine Cooling · Heater Core
For the third time i am having to take my 2000 ford f150 in to have the heater core replaced the first two times i took it into the dealership to determine the problem. Each previous time ended with the heater core being replaced. Each time the issue is preceded by fluid leaking onto the street and into the cab. As it drips into the cab it gives off a pungent smell. The first time the heater core was replaced i paid…
ODI 10372446