The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while standing next to the vehicle a burning odor was present coming from under the hood. Upon inspection of the vehicle, it was discovered that several wiring harnesses were saturated with leaking brake fluid. The contact was concerned that the saturated wiring harnessed had caused electrical failures within the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 240,000.

- Belgrade, MT, USA

Tail light bulb socket burnt. Noticed that bulb acts like it's blown but reseating allows it to function again. This happens about once a month. No fuses are tripped which is odd. However the first time I checked this I noticed the socket was scorched yet wiring looks ok. I assumed it was just my vehicle but since have heard same report from others on their trucks and cars. There is no indication of danger until you remove tail light to check bulb.

- Friendswood, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-250. While the vehicle was parked without the key in the ignition, it attempted to start independently. The contact mentioned that the connectors to the battery terminal had to be removed to prevent the vehicle from independently starting. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

- Thorneville, MP, USA

On March 30, 2014, at approximately 3:00 P.M. (pst) my 2000 Ford F-150 unexpectedly caught on fire. The truck was stationary in my driveway when suddenly black smoke and fire could be seen coming out of the driver side wheel well. The fire engulfed the driver side of the engine compartment melting all the plastic, wiring and the air intake area. The fire melted everything near the master cylinder and the cruise control housing.

- Chula Vista , CA, USA

In heavy rain the wipers and other electrical functions quit while driving - caused by a windshield leak onto the GEM module and fuse box. This windshield leak is a common problem that Ford knows about on 1997 thru 2000 Ford F150 pickups.

- Blue Rapids, KS, USA

Since 2006 and before, I have had unexplained incidences of battery failures and dashboard warnings. The windshield was replaced in 2006 at my request. My battery was replaced in 2006. I also had a temporary engine shutdown about this time. I had battery replacement in 2009 and 2012. On 11/02/2012 I attempted to start my F250 only to discover about a pint of water in the floor tray. I jump started, continued the trip only to discover the heater fan still operating! after further checks, my Ford dealer provided a tsb 04-23-9 which had no warning of the potential electronic malfunctions or damages and not mailed to me. I had the defect corrected by a local shop and Ford was mailed my complaint on 11/28/2012 and have received no answer. I have had more than enough mailing for service and Ford should have been required to inform me.

- Altavista, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-250 4X4. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, a loud noise was heard coming from the engine and smoke emitted from the tail pipe. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic, where the diagnostic test indicated that the wiring injector was melted from a fire. The same failure occurred on three separate occasions. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure and current mileages were 134,179. Updated 10/31/11 the consumer stated every time the wiring harness failed, there was no warning and the vehicle instantly lost power. Updated 01/18/12

- Purdy, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford F250. While driving approximately 50 mph, the instrument panel cluster stopped functioning. The contact nearly crashed, but was able to maneuver off the roadway. He drove to a dealer, but they could not assist. The contact had to purchase a new panel from the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 89,000.

- Orem, UT, USA

On June 26 2005 around 8:15 pm my 2000 Ford 150 had a under hood fire that was later determined to be caused by the cruise control switch. The truck was deemed totaled by progressive the next day. I called Ford and they said to call my insurance co.

- Greenwood, IN, USA

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

- Somerset, WI, USA

While driving, consumer heard a tapping noise, and vehicle began to decelerate. A spark plug had blown. Dealership replaced the part, and installed a new electrical coil, but the problem recurred.

- Stanhope, NJ, USA

While driving the vehicle stalled. It was later determined that the spark plugs were defective.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

We first had the front brakes pull right we had the truck in 2-3 times for that problem they finally fixed it. But now the brakes pull left. They do not know how to fix the problem. The engine/electrial problem. All of the sudden everything electical quits working. I didn't know how to classify this problem. They replace a module and it still happens. We are awaiting for them to fix again. On the tires one blew out in the middle of the night on a very dark road 1 mile from the house my husbad drove it home took it in the next day and the refused to fix because he drove on it. Approx a month later we were on a road driving only approx 45 mph. My husband felt something when we were at a light, we pulled in to a store just passed the light got out and the back right tire had blown. We changed the tire took it in and they said they are not on a recall even through they clearly had the white ring all around the tire where it had come apart. We replaced the tires with cooper tires. We still have the tires. Goodyear inspected and agreed it was due to poor manufacturing. On the warranty problems we contacted the manufacture arbitration board. They stated since we use the truck for business we can not have the truck replaced. No where in any of my documentation states that. If this were so we would not have bought the truck. The dealership knew we used the truck for business. The business consist of a handyman business. The most we do to the truck is put on miles. (dot number: Vnw81xl tiresize: 265 75R16)

- Reno, NV, USA