KnownCarProblems2000 Ford E-350 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford E-350, most often about the wheels and tires (31% of complaints, typically around 36,000 miles). It is the most complained-about E-350 model year since 2000 and has 8 recalls.
Most common 2000 Ford E-350 problems
Wheels and tires
18 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, sidewall, temporary/emergency spare tire.
While driving 50 MPH, the rear right outer tire tread separated, but didn't' go flat. The consumer heard a flapping noise from the back of the vehicle and pulled over to inspect the noise. The left rear inner tire tread separated 9 days later while driving on the highway 40 MPH. These were load range e tires. Both…
While driving at approximately 65 MPH the vehicle experienced a strong vibration for approximately 1 second and then I heard a loud explosion-like sound as the right rear tire disintegrated damaging the right side of the vehicle.
Fuel system
10 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 119,500 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
2000 Ford E-350 econoline diesel serial [] was subject to recall due to leaking diesel fuel from 35 gal. Tank. Ford claims recall was performed for previous owner. Tank is leaking again. Repair was not suffecient to elimiate failure. Mileage at second leakage 99,000 to present. Information redacted pursuant to the…
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.
Engine
8 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 174,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
I have a 200 Ford E-350. At 130,000 miles the spark plug blew out of number 8 cylinder. And broke the coil pack. Then blew out again at 155,000 mile and now has taken the threads with it. The engine must be pulled, in which will result in a huge bill for me. Ford should be made to recall this problem they have with…
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…
Speed control
5 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: cruise control.
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
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…
Suspension
5 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: front.
The wheel bearing are seizing up and going bad this problem is ongoing with all these heavy duty pick ups f350 dual diesel. They are supposed to haul heavy loads and if the bearing totally siezes up the wheel will fall off. A mechanic we know says this is a problem the company he works for replaces 10 a week.
Brakes
4 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
When braking any speed, the front/rear brake rotors overheat and the steering wheel vibrates. The dealership repaired twice, but the consumer is still having the same problems. Please provide more information.
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…
Electrical
4 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: wiring, starter assembly.
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-350 recalls
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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
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.
Equipment: labels
Risk: These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Wheels and tires: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear wheel attaching studs.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: cutaways and stripped chassis with single rear wheels. The lug nuts can potentially bottom out on a shoulder on the studs.
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
Hvac switch failures
Summary
This investigation was opened based on one complaint and reports from four transportation fleets alleging 182 blower motor control switch failures.odi was concerned that these melting and burning switches could lead to an open flame that could spread throughout the vehicle.after a comprehensive review of all data related to overheating blower motor control switches in the subject vehicles, odi did not identify the existence of a safety defect trend.odi reviewed 1,036 complaints, claims, and field reports of failed blower motor control switches and determined that only two fires were likely to have been caused by a failing subject blower motor control switch.this represents a failure rate of
Hvac switch failures
Summary
Odi has received 1 complaint and reports from 4 transportation fleets alleging 182 switch failures.each fleet operates mini buses built on a ford e350 or e450 cutaway chassis.the OEM HVAC blower switches have melted, smoked, burned or experienced open flame and become inoperable on vehicles in each fleet.some drivers have reported a burning smell or smoke coming from the dash.one fleet reported a vehicle fire.no injuries were sustained.however, the bus was carrying special needs children when the driver noticed smoke coming from the dash.the driver was able to evacuate the children prior to the vehicle becoming engulfed in flames.this pe has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea) to d
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
Rapid tire deflation
Summary
This investigation was opened on certain ford pickup trucks and vans to evaluate the effects of a valve stem ejection (with rapid air loss) and a slow leaking valve stem on vehicle handing.during the investigation, odi evaluated over 1,100 complaints and warranty claims, conducted vehicle dynamic testing on a subject vehicle with the failure mode replicated, interviewed owners, and examined complaint vehicles in the field.the results of the test program indicates the effect of a valve stem ejection on these vehicles is easily controlled. Further, with a population of almost 900,000 vehicles, having two to four years of exposure, odi is aware of only 3 minor crashes and is unaware of any inju
Questions about the 2000 Ford E-350
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford E-350?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: wheels and tires (18 complaints, typically around 36,000 miles); fuel system (10 complaints, typically around 119,500 miles); engine (8 complaints, typically around 174,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Ford E-350 have?
- 8 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 13, 2009 (speed control). 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-350?
- It is the most complained-about E-350 model year since 2000, with 59 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.