Two problems related to frame rust 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.
My truck front cross member that supports radiator and the body to the frame is just about rusted gone. Dealer stated that truck is 11 years old and will not repair. I am sending this for record in the event I am killed due to any failure in which I discribe. I have read two cases on this website , one is a 2001 F-150 that had a cross member support rusted out in 2003 with 48,000 miles and another was a 2001 F-150 had a tag attached to the frame which read ( defective material do not use l/s performance . I expect a full investigation on this complaint and I do want my vehicle inspected by NHTSA.
My truck front cross member that supports radiator and the body to the frame is just about rusted gone. Dealer stated that truck is 11 years old and will not fix. I am sending this for record in the event I am killed due to any failure. Have read two cases on your website. One is a 2000 F-150 that a cross member support rusted out in 2003 with 48,000 miles. Another was a 2000 F-150 that had a tag attached to the frame stating defective material do not use! l/s performance . I expect a full investigation on this and want my vehicle inspected. The consumer was informed the brakes lines needed to be replaced as the vehicle was unsafe to drive. Updated 01/06/12.