- The problem
- Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Ford Econoline Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 231 complaints about the 2000 Ford Econoline with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (41) and the acceleration & cruise control (29). Those complaints describe 14 crashes, 20 fires, 32 injuries and 2 deaths. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in May 2009 for the headlights. For comparison, the 1999 has 300 and the 2001 has 175.
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FFar more problems than a typical Econoline year, for its age
#43 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 231
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 14
- Fires
- 20
- Injuries
- 32
- Deaths
- 2
Most common 2000 Ford Econoline problems
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2000 Ford Econoline recalls 5
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
- The problem
- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
- The problem
- Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
- The risk
- As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on february 18, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: bi-fuel cng pickup trucks and bi-fuel cng vans, modified by cfi control systems, inc., Fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 303, "Fuel system integrity of compressed natural gas vehicles." The label affixed to the fuel filler door by the vehicle modifier contains the inspection date and expiration date of the cng tank. However, it does not contain the statement "see instructions on the fuel container for inspection and service life."
- The risk
- These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.
- The fix
- Owners will be provided a label with the required statement, along with instructions for affixing the label at the fuel filler door. Owner notification began november 2, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: cutaways and stripped chassis with single rear wheels. The lug nuts can potentially bottom out on a shoulder on the studs.
- The risk
- If this occurs, there can be an inadequate clamp load to attach the wheel to the axle, resulting in noise, damage to the wheel and hub, or in extreme cases, loss of a rear wheel while the vehicle is being driven.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the rear wheel attaching studs.
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231 complaints about the 2000 Ford Econoline
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We rented a Class C RV based on a Ford E-Series chassis from El Monte RV. During our trip, we experienced two dangerous tire tread separations. The first incident occurred on the third day of our trip on the highway. The right rear tire's tread detached while driving at moderate speed (~55-60 mph), causing the tire to explode. The violent separation destroyed the wheel well area and shook the entire vehicle violently. Our RV contained a [[redacted]] child, and we were forced to stop on the shoulder in a dangerous...
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situation. The second tire separation happened two days later, again involving a rear tire. Fortunately, it was a slower separation and didn't cause structural damage, but it further endangered our family and disrupted our trip. We believe these tires were not in a safe condition when the vehicle was rented to us. One of the separated tires showed severe dry rot and age. We had to pay for a replacement tire out-of-pocket during the first incident. The RV company has not responded to our compensation request. These issues could have resulted in serious injury or fatality, and we are filing this report so NHTSA can investigate if this vehicle or others of its kind have similar tire issues. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2000 Ford E-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the driver's side air bag exploded hitting her face and chest. The contact stated that she also observed smoke emanating from behind the air bag and when the vehicle stopped, she disconnected and reconnected the battery. The vehicle was restarted, and she continued to drive. Medical attention was not needed. A police report was not taken. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,600.
2 Time the transmission have to be rempleze with out a warning transmission stops working
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford e-350. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to decelerate. The contact placed the gear shifter into neutral to stop the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine twice. When the vehicle was restarted, it operated normally and was driven to the contact's residence. In addition, while depressing the brake pedal, smoke appeared from the brake pedal. The...
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vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford e-350. The contact heard a loud, booming noise from the front of the vehicle. The contact discovered that a spark plug exploded and dislodged from the engine, which shattered the engine coil pack. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (tom holzer ford, 39300 w. 10 Mile rd, farmington hills, mi) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 151,000.
The fuel tank on this ford e150 van leaks fuel during fill ups. The ford dealer (pacifico ford in broomall, pa) states that the vehicle needs a new gas tank. The fuel tank developed cracks and pin holes at the top of the tank. Research online states that the same problem occured with other ford truck and vans and a recall was issued. The recall, namely 01v114000 covers ford vans manufactured between 04/09/1996- 11/14/2000. My vehicle certificate of origin from for is dated august 28, 2000 and therefore proves...
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that the vehicle was manufactured within the specified dates. This vehicle is used as a work truck, so it operates near the gross vehicle weight. Due to a lack of insulators seperating the tank and steel cross members, the constant rubbing caused the deteriation of the fuel tank.
The spark plug no.7 Blow out with the ignition coil. *Tr
2000 Ford e-350. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire. *Smd the consumer stated the fire damaged his house and the van was destroyed. The consumer believed the cruise control was the cause of the fire. *Jb
One of our vans' bct jb42 front tire blew up leaving from a parked area without going over any sharp objects or curves. Fortunately no one was hurt but it could have caused a huge accident on the road. I checked for recall on this tire but it was not... I will now have to replace 12 of these tires on my other vehicles because I can't take any more chances with these tires although they are in decent conditions... I think someone needs to check into this tire model for future safety. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford e-250. The contact stated that the speed control switch became detached from the vehicle. The contact was unable to activate the cruise control and stated that there was corrosion on the area that was exposed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford e350 equipped with runway enduro ht tires, size lt 225-75-r16 dot number (5wtm0408). The contact stated that upon inspection, it was noticed that the tread on the passenger rear tire was extremely worn and needed to be replaced. The tire was replaced before the steel belts failed. The manufacturer was not notified. The tire mileage was 18,478. The failure mileage was 76,544. ... Updated 02/28/13 *bf the consumer stated the tire was abnormally worn in one spot. The consumer is in possession of the tire. Updated 03/27/2013 *js
My fuel tank interior flaked so severely it caused the engine to buck violently and dramatically loose power. This was caused by the almost complete blockage of the fuel tank pickup screen/filter. Since that time I have had to disassemble and thoroughly clean the fuel pickup of the flakes 4 times including today. Each time the pickup was packed with silver flakes from the deteriorating lining of the fuel tank. The problem occurred each time while trailering my rv down the interstate. It is extremely scary and...
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the almost complete loss of power makes it very difficult to get to the next exit. The problem is so persistent that I have put a door in the floor of my van so that I no longer have to drop the tank for access. I purchased this ford e-350 diesel new in 2000. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford e-150. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck and caused the vehicle to accelerate on its own. The contact had to shift the vehicle into the neutral position to slow it down. The contact stated that she did not have the cruise control activated or a mat on the floorboard. The failure had recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic for diagnosis, however no failure could be found. The dealer and manufacturer were both notified, but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 121,000.
Tl* the contact owns michelin ltx n-s tires, size p235/75/r15 that were equipped on a 2000 ford e-150. While examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the front passenger side tire was flat. After examining the tire further, the contact noticed that the inner side wall had begun to separate. The tire was not diagnosed or repaired. The current and the failure mileages were unknown. The vin was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford e150. The contact was driving 70 mph when the driver side door opened independently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 154,000 and the current mileage was 156,000. Updated 8/30/11 *cn updated 09/26/11
The fuel tank on my 2000 ford f150 fell off while I was driving @ 30 or 35 mph the friction with the pavement caused the tank to leak and I had a full tank. . The cost of repairs was over $ 750. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns 2000 ford e150 . The vehicle was parked when the contact first noticed a strong odor of gasoline coming from the top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but not repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated there was a fracture in the fuel tank. The failure mileage was 63,000.
I was driving a ford diesel van north on highway 31 towards pennington, nj, when the truck started acting up. Ultimately, it stalled - right there on the highway; 4 lanes, semi trucks coming around a bend @ 40 + mph, and no shoulder. I told my helper to leave the truck because I was sure we were going to get hit. No way a tractor trailer, at those speeds, could stop in time. Several semi's had to cut off cars in the left lane to avoid us. I thought for sure I was dead. After sweating it out, I finally got the truck...
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started and got to a side street, at about 5 mph. That's when I called aaa & got the truck towed to my ford dealer, where they want $2500 to repair what they call " fuel tank delamination". I never heard of such a thing and neither did anyone I spoke with in the auto repair industry so I googled it: ford diesel fuel tank problems, and as it turns out, there are thousands of vehicles out there with the exact same problem. I"m surprised no one has died yet, but I guess that's what it will take, maybe when a couple of kids die, ford will do something about it, if it doesn't cost too much - of course. To alleviate this "problem," the ford dealer is, in effect, going to replace the entire fuel delivery system, at the consumers cost. New fuel tank, new fuel transfer pump, clean out the fuel lines, replace fuel filter, clean injectors, so, bend over. Ps really hope nobody has to die - but that's your call. *Tr
2000 Ford v8 triton engine spark plug popped out and engine misfire had the coil replaced and had mechanic tap out the spark plug hole and re set the plug and then it happened again on saturday july 3rd 2010. *Tr
Ford e350 7.3 Liter diesel van - having intermittent problems with power and bogging down and at times dying. Dropped the fuel tank and fond paint flakes from the tank delaminating. Having to replace the tank and hoping there is no further damage already done. *Tr
I have a 2000 ford e350 that started running rough and eventually lost power on the freeway when it was needed I did'nt know what happening to the vehicle it just started sputtering and spewing thick smoke out of the tail pipe. I limped the van to the dealetship and after all diagnosis and replacement of certain fuel parts was said and done it was a clogged fuel sending unit due to a rusty fuel tank caused by delamination of the lining inside the tank. These particals of delamination and the rust of the exposed...
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metal of the tank caused the sending unit to be clogged to the point of replacement, the sending unit alone was over $600.00 Of the $1600.00 Bill, it was explained to me that the problem of the clogged fuel sending unit will happening again in about a year due to the tank failing. I am very concerned with losing power again and not being able to get off the road on a major freeway and spewing the big cloud smoke out the tail pipe when this happens again and possibly blinding the drivers behind me. I spoke with the dealer, I was advised that the tanks are made of plastic now to avoid/fix this problem. I spoke with ford motor corp., They stated that my vehicle was out of warrany and they would not cover this unvoidable problem. I have taken very good care of this vehicle, it is a service vehicle for my company and when it is down I do not make any money. I do everything I can to perform the prevenitive maintenance, there is nothing I could have done to avoid this safety issue, ford knows the problem/safety issue is there and did not want to help out at all. After all the research that I have done since paying the bill at the dealership I am very disappointed to hear what others are going through and the routes they are taking to try to get the problem resolved, this why I have wriiten you this letter. *Tr
2000 Ford econoline van included in a recall but the vehicle was already burned due to the defect. *Kb
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford e-350. He received recall notice # 08v051000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control). The vehicle was not repaired since an authoried technician could not provide an estimate on when the parts would be available. The failure mileage 203,304
After filing up gas tank and parking vehicle - noticed gas leaking from gas tank - had a ford mechanic look at it and he said it looked like similar problem he had seen with other ford e-150s that had crack in 35 gallon mid-ship fuel tank where it [tank] contacts the frame cross member - he told me to look it up on line... I did and I called ford customer support - they said this recall applied to e-150s built at lorainne plaint between april 1996 and november 2000... They looked up my vin and said it was built in november 1999 at the loraine plaint and should be on list but was not -- wrote letter to ford and nhtsa - no response from ford. *Tr
2000 Ford e-150 van blew spark plug number 6, with loss of power accompanied by loud noise, smell of exhaust and gasoline. Had two children in van with me at the time. Had previously heard a slight ticking which I thought was a developing exhaust leak or possibly ticking valve. Had vehicle towed 50 miles to home town mechanic who repaired damage with ford recommended helicoil at a cost of near $400.00. Fortunately breakdown happened at low speed and was able to limp van off to empty parking lot. *Tr
Ford Econoline: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 115 | 0 | F |
| 2003 | 215 | 4 | F |
| 2002 | 170 | 4 | F |
| 2001 | 175 | 5 | F |
| 2000 | 231 | 5 | F |
| 1999 | 300 | 7 | F |
| 1998 | 0 | 4 | D |
| 1997 | 0 | 4 | D |
| 1996 | 0 | 5 | D |
2000 Ford Econoline vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Ford Econoline | 231 | 5 | F | |
| 2000 Ford Contour | 251 | 7 | C | 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 |
| 2000 Ford 7000 | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
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Questions about the 2000 Ford Econoline
Does the 2000 Ford Econoline have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2000 Ford Econoline: headlights (May 2009); exterior lighting (April 2009); cruise control (February 2008); labels (September 2000) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Econoline?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (41), acceleration & cruise control (29), suspension (26).
How many complaints has the 2000 Ford Econoline had?
231 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 4, 1999 and the latest on July 8, 2025. Of these, 14 describe a crash and 20 a fire, and together they report 32 injuries and 2 deaths.
Is the 2000 Ford Econoline a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 0 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Ford Econoline 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.
Which Ford Econoline years have the most complaints?
1999 (300), 2000 (231), 2003 (215). See every Ford Econoline year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Ford Econoline 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