Five problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2000 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2000 F-150.
Blown head gasket a known issue with this engine 2500. To fix. So much for built Ford tough.
Contact states: he has replaced about 4 radiators in the last year and a half. They have been leaking. He has asked if there are any defects in them and has been told there wasn't any.
Severe smell of antifreeze in cabin of truck. "mist" from the vents. Must run with windows open and still smell and taste antifreeze. Certified Ford dealership was able to find nothing wrong. Has been like this for 2 years.
Cold air charge intercooler is leaking. Could cause engine failure due to allowing cooling to leak directly into combustion chambers.
Vehicle caught on fire while parked in the garage attached to the consumer's home. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The fire investigator confirmed that the fire started in the engine compartment area. . . . . Consumer felt that it was an engine fire caused by a manufacturing defect. Ford was unwilling to investigate problem, wanted NHTSA to do a thorough investigation of Ford F-150 trucks.