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2000 Ford Cvpi problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2000 Ford Cvpi — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

4

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other Cvpi years?

Cvpi NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted85 complaints1992: 0 complaints1993: 0 complaints1994: 1 complaints1995: 1 complaints1996: 2 complaints1997: 1 complaints1998: 5 complaints1999: 6 complaints2000: 4 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 3 complaints2003: 85 complaints2004: 22 complaints2005: 22 complaints
Cvpi NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Ford Cvpi problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System125%
Engine125%
Lighting125%
Suspension125%

Does the 2000 Ford Cvpi have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

02I003000Fuel SystemOctober 15, 2002 · 350,000 units

Defect

IN ORDER TO ENHANCE POLICE OFFICE SAFETY, MODEL YEAR 1992-2003 CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR (CVPI) VEHICLES WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH SHIELDS DESIGNED TO HELP PROTECT THE FUEL TANK IN HIGH-SPEED REAR-IMPACT CRASHES. FORD ALSO WILL BE OFFERING AN OPTIONAL TRUNK PACKAGE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE SAFE TRANSPORT OF SHARP-EDGED, HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THESE VEHICLES.

Consequence

SOME HIGH-SPEED REAR-IMPACT CRASHES HAVE RESULTED IN FUEL TANK PUNCTURES AND FIRES IN CVPI VEHICLES.

Remedy

FORD HAS ADVISED US THAT SHIELD KITS HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE SINCE LATE OCTOBER AND WILL BE INSTALLED ON POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES AT NO COST. THE OPTIONAL TRANK PACKAGE WILL BE AVAILABLE BY THE END OF 2002. FORD HAS ESTABLISHED A NEW WEB SITE AT WWW.CVPI.COM TO ANSWER ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SAFE USE OF CPVI VEHICLES.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“HAVE 2000 FORD CROWN VICTORIA WITH 140000 MILES (POLICE PKG) NOTICED HIGH PITCH SOUND COMING FROM REAREND ASSEMBLY. TOLD BY MECHANIC IT IS THE REAREND DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS. JUST LOCATED RECALL ON 2003 CROWN VICS (FLEET INCLUDING P71 VIN MODELS FOR 10/01-12/02 MODELS. I FEEL MAYBE 1998-2003 MODELS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · July 3, 2005

“PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD ON A 2000 FORD CROWN VIC W/ 4.6 INTERCEPTOR CRACKED CAUSING WATER LEAK. OUT OF 5 POLICE CROWN VIC ALL HAD TO BE CHANGED. PROBLEM STARTED BACK IN 1999, BUT WARRANTY COVERED REPAIR. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 6, 2009

“TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD CROWN VICTORIA CVPI. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 TO 60MPH THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO OUT INTERMITTENLY DURING THE NIGHT. THERE ARE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATING BEFORE THE HEADLIGHTS GOES OUT. AS THE VEHICLE WAS BEING PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SOMETIMES IT WILL RETURN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · January 22, 2010

“OUR 2000 MODEL CROWN VICTORIA (POLICE INTERCEPTOR P71) WAS IN EXCELLENT OVERALL CONDITION AND WELL MAINTAINED. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN ABOUT FIVE MILES FROM OUR HOME TO A RESTAURANT FOR AN EVENING EVENT. AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES, SOMEONE NOTIFIED THE PATRONS THAT OUR CAR WAS ON FIRE. AT THAT TIME, THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 17, 2009 · fire

2000 Ford Cvpi — common questions

Is the 2000 Ford Cvpi reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2000 Ford Cvpi have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2000 Ford Cvpi. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Ford Cvpi years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Cvpi years to avoid are 2003. The cleanest record among Cvpi years belongs to 1993.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.