2000 Ford E-450 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E-450 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford E-450. That ranks 2nd out of 32 E-450 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (29 complaints, 69%), typically at around 18,711 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 42owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Ford E-450 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 29 | 69% | 18,711 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 7% | 35,701 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 5% | 47,774 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 116,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Ford E-450 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: 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.
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.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
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.
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.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Risk: Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on august 7, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- HVAC Switch Failures (PE09055) — opened Dec 7, 2009, closed Apr 21, 2010.
- Engine compartment fires (EA05005) — opened Mar 22, 2005, closed Aug 2, 2006, led to recall 05V388000.
- Rapid tire deflation (EA02018) — opened Aug 19, 2002, closed Aug 22, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford e-450. While driving with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle accelerated at a high speed. The contact depressed the brake pedal multiple times, but the cruise control did not disengage. The contact pressed the off button on the steering wheel and the cruise…
Our rv has a v-10 engine. We drove 244 miles to the beach on thanksgiving week. No problems until we had to stop and wait on a parking space. We turned the engine off and when we restarted it a spark plug blow out of the engine. It broke the piece on top of it. We were broke down at the beach on a…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford e450. The vehicle has nexen tires (na), size lt24574r16 (na). While driving 65 mph on the interstate, both the rear passenger and front driver side tires blew out. The contact changed one of the tires and drove to the tire shop. The contact was informed that the…
I HAVE A 2000 CHATEAU MOTOR HOME BUILT ON A FORD E450 CHASIS WHICH CAME WITH OEM TIRES - FIRESTONE STEELTEX 256/75 R16 TIRES. AS OF THE DATE OF THIS COMPLAINT, THE VEHICLE AND TIES HAVE APPROXIMATELY 5,500 MILES ON THEM. IN APPROXIMATELY 2004, I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford winnebago mini winnie (na). While driving 65 mph, the abs warning light illuminated and the contact smelled something burning. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that when she would depress the brake pedal, the brakes would push back against her foot. The…
Other Ford E-450 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 E-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 E-450 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 E-450 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 E-450 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 E-450 | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 E-450 | 13 | 3 |
| 2021 E-450 | 27 | 6 |
| 2019 E-450 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 E-450 | 5 | 4 |
| 2017 E-450 | 11 | 2 |
| 2016 E-450 | 17 | 4 |
| 2015 E-450 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 E-450 | 5 | 3 |
| 2013 E-450 | 12 | 2 |
| 2012 E-450 | 4 | 4 |
| 2011 E-450 | 7 | 8 |
| 2010 E-450 | 5 | 6 |
| 2009 E-450 | 2 | 9 |
| 2008 E-450 | 6 | 8 |
| 2007 E-450 | 12 | 11 |
| 2006 E-450 | 20 | 11 |
| 2005 E-450 | 34 | 6 |
| 2004 E-450 | 27 | 5 |
| 2003 E-450 | 18 | 4 |
| 2002 E-450 | 13 | 2 |
| 2001 E-450 | 16 | 2 |
| 2000 | 42 | 3 |
| 1999 E-450 | 73 | 2 |
| 1998 E-450 | 5 | 2 |
| 1997 E-450 | 18 | 2 |
| 1996 E-450 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 E-450 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford E-450?
Owners most often report tires, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 29 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Ford E-450?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Ford E-450 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E-450 model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.