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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FTNX21F1XE••••••2000 Ford F-250
This build draws 7.8× more complaints than the average 2000 Ford F-250 build (14 vs 2).
14on this build
262on the model
146builds in total
2involved a crash
3injuries
Most reportedPower Train 3Fuel System 3Gasoline 3Service Brakes 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJan 2002
Driver and passenger airbags failed to deploy during a 50 mph frontal collision, driver sustained injuries to his face, dealer has been contacted.*ak
Electrical SystemFeb 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 1999 N/A Ford F-250. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 176,369. The contact stated that the odometer was inoperable. The…
TiresFeb 2002
While driving 70 mph, outside sidewall separated from the left rear tire. Had to wait until tire had cooled down before changing. Firestone steeltex at lt265-75-r16 DOT vnw8 1xl - 079e4 - 008062 original equipment for a 1999, ford, f250. *ak consumer sustained cuts and minor…
Power TrainSep 2001
While driving about 20 mph vehicle stalled, then noticed a trail of transmission fluid behind vehicle, added transmission fluid to vehicle, and was able to drive home. Could not find where fluid was leaking from, vehicle at dealer at this time.*ak consumer stated tramsmission…
SuspensionJun 2001
The right and left ball joints began freezing last summer. The vehicle began to wander and it became increasingly difficult to keep it in my lane of traffic. The problem came on slowly but was first noted by me last summer. This summer it got to the point that it was unsafe to…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTNX21F1XEE81860 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.