One problem related to tailgate has been reported for the 2000 Ford F-350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact states there is a flat piece of metal that holds the bed together; the metal was completely rusted and apart from the bends of the truck. He has an arrow technical body. Contacted, redding the manufacturer of the bed of the truck; they called their bosses and said they could not do anything for him because he was the owner of only one truck. He has found this is a major problem. Found out that they could not put under coat underneath the truck because of a fire hazard. In addition, found out they were putting under coat under the truck that arose from a fire a year or two before he bought the truck. He received a recall letter regarding the straps for the tailgate. He warranty on the bed of the truck almost expired. The truck does not have any contact with any off-road elements. The model # of the body was: v110fsw99. The serial # of the body 501393 . The redding body company was in charge of the body. Updated 11/29/05.