2000 Ford Econoline Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Econoline years
- More complaints than other years 6th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford Econoline. That ranks 6th out of 24 Econoline model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (9 complaints, 23%), typically at around 50,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 fires, 9 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 39owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Ford Econoline 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 23% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 8% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 8% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 5% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 5% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 39,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Ford Econoline recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control:cruise control
Problem: 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.
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.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: 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."
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.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Problem: Vehicle description: cutaways and stripped chassis with single rear wheels. The lug nuts can potentially bottom out on a shoulder on the 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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2000 ford econoline van included in a recall but the vehicle was already burned due to the defect. *kb
Rec'd notification of a safety recall dated august 2007, recall # 0s28 i have called repeatedly regarding this repair, but they state the required parts are not available. As of today i was informed that it will be at least june 2008 when this can be done. A 10 month wait for replacement parts on a…
Tl*the 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…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford econoline 150. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control in august of 2007. The dealers in his state advised him that the parts would be unavailable until the second quarter of 2008; however, they only have parts to redo the previous repair…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford econoline. The contact received a safety recall notice for the vehicle speed control in august of 2007. Since that time, he has been calling ford every since. The dealer stated that the parts would not be available until march of 2008. There had been no failure to…
Other Ford Econoline years
← 1999 Econoline · 2001 Econoline →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Econoline | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Econoline | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 Econoline | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 Econoline | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Econoline | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Econoline | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Econoline | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Econoline | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Econoline | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Econoline | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Econoline | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Econoline | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Econoline | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 Econoline | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Econoline | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Econoline | 22 | 2 |
| 2002 Econoline | 23 | 2 |
| 2001 Econoline | 28 | 3 |
| 2000 | 39 | 3 |
| 1999 Econoline | 84 | 5 |
| 1998 Econoline | 46 | 2 |
| 1997 Econoline | 79 | 2 |
| 1996 Econoline | 81 | 3 |
| 1995 Econoline | 73 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Econoline?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, suspension, electrical system problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Ford Econoline?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Ford Econoline a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Econoline model years, the 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.