KnownCarProblems2000 Ford E-150 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford E-150, most often about the suspension (16% of complaints). It is the most complained-about E-150 model year since 2000 and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2000 Ford E-150 problems
Suspension
8 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: front, rear.
At 35,500 miles on my 2000 E-150 series van, the vehicle had a problem with pulling or "drifting hard" to the right. After requesting that the vehicle have a front end alignment check, the dealership found that the ball-joints were in need of replacement. Joints were replaced under manufacturers warranty on 07/2002…
Brakes
7 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
While the vehicle was parked and off, the switch mounted in the brake master cylinder caught fire. The switch and connector were destroyed. I was nearby when this incident occurred and was able to douse the flames, thereby preventing further damage to the vehicle.
Speed control
6 complaints · 12%1) rapid uncommanded acceleration of vehicle to 20 MPH 2) unable to stop before colliding with another vehicle 3) car repaired - cruise control disconnected.
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…
Fuel system
5 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: storage.
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…
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…
Transmission
4 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, clutch assembly.
Electrical
4 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery.
1) rapid uncommanded acceleration of vehicle to 20 MPH 2) unable to stop before colliding with another vehicle 3) car repaired - cruise control disconnected.
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.…
Body and structure
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: body.
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 updated 09/26/11
Air bags
3 complaints · 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.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Ford E-150 recalls
Seats
Risk: The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
Fix: The swivel plate will be replaced free of charge if necessary. The recall began on june 8, 2010. Owners may contact access option at 831-722-6804.
Full defect summary
Access options is recalling certain trucks and vans built on ford e150, e350, toyota sienna, and dodge grand caravan chassis and equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. The six way power seat base may have a defective (cold) weld on the pivot pin which is welded to the swivel plate. The weld could fail.
Speed control: vehicle speed control
Risk: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Fix: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Full defect summary
Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Speed control: cruise control
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.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Speed control: vehicle speed control
Risk: This could result in an underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Full defect summary
On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. Sure-lok will handle the repairs for this campaign. Owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.
Full defect summary
On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and, if cracked, will replace the tank. Insulator pads will be installed on all vehicles to reduce the stress levels in the fuel tank. Owner notification began april 19, 2001. 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.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: on certain vans with ambulance prep packages or other severe-duty applications involving operation at or near the gross vehicle weight with frequent twisting of the vehicle body, such as off-road, rough road or speed bump events, the 35 gallon mid-ship fuel tank could develop a crack where it contacts the frame cross member. If the fuel tank cracks, fuel leakage could occur.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
Summary
On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehi
Questions about the 2000 Ford E-150
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford E-150?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (8 complaints); brakes (7 complaints); speed control (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Ford E-150 have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 17, 2010 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Ford E-150?
- It is the most complained-about E-150 model year since 2000, with 50 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.