- The problem
- Mobilityworks is recalling 133 my 2005-2006 ford e250, my 2000, 2004-2006 e350, my 2000, 2005 e450, my 2005-2006 gmc 2500, gmc 3500, and my 2006 dodge 2500 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "Platform lift systems for motor vehicles." The anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
- The risk
- A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
- The fix
- Mobilityworks is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Ford E450 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2000 Ford E450 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2008 for the equipment adaptive / mobility.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical E450 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2000 Ford E450 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2000 Ford E450 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ford E450: every year compared
All E450 years2000 Ford E450 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Ford E450 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2000 Ford Contour | 251 | 7 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Ford Econoline | 231 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Ford Crown Victoria | 137 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Ford Club Wagon | 57 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Ford E-450 | 42 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Ford Aerostar | 6 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2000 Ford Escape | 5 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2000 Ford Cvpi | 4 | 1 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2000 Ford E450
Does the 2000 Ford E450 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Ford E450: equipment adaptive / mobility (October 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2000 Ford E450 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2000 Ford E450 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ford E450 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2000 Ford E450 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data