2000 Ford E Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E Series years
- Not enough data 4th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford E Series. That ranks 4th out of 13 E Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 17%), typically at around 110,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Ford E Series 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 17% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | 176,472 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | 80,210 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Ford E Series recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Structure
Problem: Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. 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 southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
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
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
- Tire valve stem (RQ02002) — opened Jan 14, 2002, closed Aug 19, 2002, led to recall 01V046000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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 (~55â60…
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…
I have a 2000 ford expedition that when driving, as soon as the low fuel light comes on, the engine shuts off. I had several occasions when i am less than a mile from a gas station, and the truck has trouble making it to the gas station. There are several instances when my suv is parked up hill and…
Dt: problems with the frames ; cracks in the frames; received a svc. Bulletin and an article by the national amb. Assoc. To report this
My cruise control no longer works on my 2000 ford econoline. Also, i had to replace me rear air conditioner lines, they rusted out.*ak
Other Ford E Series years
← 1999 E Series · 2001 E Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 E Series | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 E Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 E Series | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 E Series | 10 | 6 |
| 2004 E Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 E Series | 5 | 2 |
| 2002 E Series | 6 | 2 |
| 2001 E Series | 6 | 2 |
| 2000 | 6 | 2 |
| 1999 E Series | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 E Series | 13 | 1 |
| 1997 E Series | 16 | 1 |
| 1995 E Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford E Series?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, equipment, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Ford E Series?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Ford E Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E Series model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.