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2000 Ford Econoline Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford Econoline, most often about the speed control (23% of complaints). It is the most complained-about Econoline model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2000 Ford Econoline problems
Speed control
9 complaints · 23%Parts named most often: cruise control.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Econoline van. She received a safety recall notice for the vehicle speed control in august 2007. She notified the dealer on several occasions and they advised her to call periodically to see if the part was available. The vehicle speed control switch was not disconnected; however, she is aware…
Suspension
6 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: front.
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: tread/belt, lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
Consumer heard a funny noise while driving, and was told by passing motorist that the rear tire was shimmying back and forth, and was ready to fall off. Upon inspection of the tire by the dealership, they indicated that a lug broke.
Body and structure
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Electrical
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: wiring.
Windshield wiper fuse (30 amp inside fuse panel) keeps blowing. There was no event except a small bump ( small bump ) in the road. This caused radio to power off for second then come back on. Smoke was seen coming out from under steering side dash. I refused, and wipers would work until I any minor dip,bump,or turning…
Transmission
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
Front weld at universal joint, failed causing driveshaft to drop to the ground while driving at approximately 35 MPH. Examination of the failed components suggests a likely fatigue failure caused by a poor weld. Weld contained sphere-shaped pores and was not centered on the interface between the u-joint and the shaft.…
Brakes
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
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 Econoline recalls
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.
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
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 Econoline
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Econoline?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: speed control (9 complaints); suspension (6 complaints); wheels and tires (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Ford Econoline have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 4, 2008 (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 Econoline?
- It is the most complained-about Econoline model year since 2000, with 39 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.
Other Ford Econoline years
- 2000
- 2001