Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 F-750.
The 2000 Ford F-750 rides on the heavy-duty 750 chassis and carries a reliability record marked by 63 owner complaints and three recalls, with engine and cooling issues dominating the top complaint category. While the model's broader complaint history tracked from 2004 through 2022 shows a comparatively quiet range — peaking at just three reports in 2017 and bottoming out at one in 2009 — the 2000 vintage's significantly higher complaint volume suggests it bears the brunt of early-production teething troubles that later years largely avoided.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the F-750 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | F-150 XLT SuperCab (6.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 8.90 sec | 16.70 sec | 260 hp | 4x4 |
| 1998 | F-150 XLT SuperCab 5.4L V8 | 8.70 sec | 16.70 sec | 235 hp | RWD |
| 1998 | F-150 XLT SuperCab 5.4L V8 | 9.40 sec | 17.20 sec | 235 hp | 4x4 |
| 2002 | F-150 Lariat SuperCab (6.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 9.30 sec | 16.70 sec | 260 hp | 4x4 |
| 1997 | F-150 Lariat SuperCab 5.4L V8 | 8.30 sec | 16.40 sec | 235 hp | RWD |
| 1997 | F-150 XLT Regular Cab 4.6L V8 | 8.80 sec | 16.60 sec | 220 hp | RWD |
| 1997 | F-150 Lariat Flareside Regular Cab 4.6L V8 | 8.90 sec | 16.70 sec | 220 hp | RWD |
| 1997 | F-150 Styleside Regular Cab 4.2L V6 | 9.30 sec | 17.20 sec | 202 hp | RWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs.
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 212 DI Diesel ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 89 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| 1 | 52-53 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80 | 52–53 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 76 ft. lbs., Step 2: 96 | 76 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
For the 2000 Ford F-750, federal records indicate a concentration of issues in Engine & Engine Cooling with 14 complaints, followed by Tires (12), Steering (8), and Suspension (5). This model year also recorded 4 crash complaints and 0 fire complaints. In contrast, the trend from 2004 through 2022 shows a significant decrease in volume, with annual complaints ranging from only 0 to 3. While subsequent years maintain a steady rate of 0 to 3 recalls and varying TSB counts, the 2000 model's complaint levels are substantially higher than any year in the later record. The data does not specify the root causes for these reported issues. Given this disparity in reliability data compared to the rest of the generation, this is not a recommended year to buy.
All 63 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: F-SUPER DUTY STRIPPED MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BECAUSE THEY MAY HAVE A MISSING OR PARTIALLY INSTALLED BRAKE PEDAL TO MASTER CYLINDER PUSHROD RETAINING CLIP. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RETAINING CLIP INSTALLATION. MISSING OR PARTIALLY INSTALLED CLIPS WILL BE PROPERLY INSTALLED. IN ADDITION, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT VEHICLES FOR LOWER…
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPER DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L MANUAL TRANSMISSION POWERTRAINS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CORE WIRE CAN WEAR THE CABLE CONDUIT END FITTING DUE TO A FIFTEEN DEGREE ANGLE IT MAKES… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND THROTTLE BODY.
Showing 5 of 50 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSP-08B05 | 2008-10-13 | Engine And Engine Cooling | FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: PROGRAM OF AFFECTED VEHICLES REGISTERED IN CA (8500 GVWR), MA (6000… |
| 07212 | 2007-10-01 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG… |
| 19015 | 2006-01-01 | Fuel System, Other | FUEL CONDITIONER. LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING IN COLD WEATHER, EXCESSIVE… |
| 041601 | 2005-11-14 | Engine And Engine Cooling | WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR… |
| 0554 | 2005-03-21 | Engine And Engine Cooling | USE OF STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST STUDS IN SERVICE FOR 5.4L 2V ENGINE. *TT |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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