2000 Ford F-250: fire, smoke or burning smell

13 of the 326 complaints about the 2000 Ford F-250 describe fire, smoke or burning smell.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 185,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year

2014
2
2013
1
2012
3
2011
3
2010
2
2009
1
2008
3
2007
1
2006
5
2005
2
2004
3
2003
8
2002
9
2001
18
2000
13
1999
10
1997
14
1996
19
1995
9
1994
21
1993
1
1992
3
1991
3
1990
7

What owners say

Filed May 4, 2017 · 160,000 miles · GA · fire

Ejected spark plug rupturing the fuel rail catching the truck on fire, burning it to a crisp. Happened 4 times, (ejecting the plug) the first time the ford dealer repaired it. We were driving it down the road heard a bang than a hiss of the fuel leaking got the truck stopped and just got out in time. Full flames in less than 2 minutes.

Filed Aug 31, 2011 · Acceleration · 185,000 miles · NJ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-250. While parked, the contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood. After opening the hood the contact noticed flames. The fire was extinguished and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technicians stated that there was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06v286000 (vehicle speed control) that could possibly have been related to the failure. The vehicle was included in the recall but was not repaired prior to the fire. The technician stated that the recall repair would be performed but the other damages that resulted from the fire would not be covered. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000.

Filed Jun 15, 2010 · Acceleration, Engine · 207,000 miles · MS · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f250. The contact stated the vehicle caught fire while parked and the fire spread to the cab and tires. The fire department stated that the fire originated under the hood. The contact planned to speak with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were approximately 207,000. Updated 07/28/10. *lj according to the investigator, the fir originated within the left or drivers side rear of the engine compartment, in the immediate area of the master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir. The fire was being classified as electrical in nature. It was noted that the speed control deactivation switch was located within the area and has been recalled. 10/14/10

Filed Oct 20, 2009 · Engine · 120,000 miles · WA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-250. While driving 50 MPH the engine misfired and caught fire. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The fire department extinguished the flames. There were no injuries. He was in the process of obtaining a fire report. The manufacturer was notified and stated that he would receive a response within 15 days. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2005 · AR · crash · fire

Certified ltr requesting the federal safety agency initiate a defect investigation re selected ford motor company vehicles left front inner bearings for advanced fatigue cracks. *ts complainant was recently asked to consult in the matter of a fatal high speed head on two-vehicle collision. While driving westbound 2001 ford expedition veered into the oncoming lane and struck an eastbound 2000 ford f250 long bed truck towing a 5th wheel travel trailer. The resulting collision killed the three occupants in the 2001 expedition and the two occupants in the 2000 ford f250 pickup truck. The pick up truck and trailer were completely engulfed in flames upon officer's arrival. Metallurgical analysis showed that the left front inner bearing failed on the explorer as a result of progressive fatigue. The bearing failure occurred at approximately 30,000 miles. Please reference odi# 10139931 to obtain information on the 2001 ford expedition.

Filed Mar 25, 2005 · Acceleration · 208,000 miles · TX · fire

While vehicle was parked for about 4 hours it suddenly caught on fire. The fire department notified the owner that vehicle was on fire , and that it spread to two other vehicles. Owner notified the manufacturer, who said they would send out an investigator to evaluate the situation. As of today, the manufacturer had done nothing.

Filed Jan 31, 2005 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · WI · fire

While parked in the garage vehicle caught on fire without warning. Vehicle burned to the ground.

Filed Jan 21, 2005 · Electrical · FL · fire

While changing the oil, the vehicle inadvertently caught on fire. Consumer was able to stop fire by pulling out wires where fire was coming from.

Filed Apr 22, 2004 · Visibility · MO · fire

While driving approximately 30 MPH in heavy rain windshield wipers stopped working. Consumer smelled burning plastic, and vehicle caught on fire. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The rain put out the fire.

Filed Feb 26, 2002 · Brakes · IL

While traveling on expressway consumer applied brakes and pedal went all the way to the floor, also there was smoke coming from passengers side wheel. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak

Filed Feb 21, 2002 · Seats · TX · fire

Vehicle was at dealership for warranty work. While parked driver's power seat shorted out and caught fire, causing $ 17000.00 damage.

Filed May 17, 2001 · Transmission · AZ · fire

A company vehicle caught fire when using, vehicle had been examined, and fire was the result of transmission lines being positioned too close to exhaust system, a heat producing source. Temperature that day was approximately 75-80 degrees. *ak manufacturer not willing to take any responsibility, they are stating there was no manufacturing defects that caused fire.