2000 Ford Econoline problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 46 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 30.7 times the median Econoline year — the 2000 model ranks #9 of 48 Econoline years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 11 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across speed control (9), suspension (7), and body & structure (6), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other Econoline years?

Econoline NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Ford Econoline problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Speed Control	9	20%	— flat
Suspension	7	15%	— flat
Body & Structure	6	13%	▲ up
Brakes	4	9%	▼ down
Transmission	3	7%	— flat
Electrical System	3	7%	— flat
Tires & Wheels	3	7%	▼ down
Visibility & Wipers	2	4%	▼ down
Other	2	4%	— flat
Engine	2	4%	▼ down
Seat Belts	1	2%	▼ down
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)	1	2%	— flat
Fuel System	1	2%	▼ down
Airbags	1	2%	▼ down
Steering	1	2%	▼ down

Does the 2000 Ford Econoline have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09E025000LightingMay 11, 2009 · 42,540 units

Defect

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

09E012000LightingApril 7, 2009 · 16,270 units

Defect

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

08V051000Speed ControlFebruary 4, 2008 · 225,000 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

00V284000OtherSeptember 21, 2000 · 4,500 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy

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.

00V115000Tires & WheelsApril 19, 2000 · 3,300 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CUTAWAYS AND STRIPPED CHASSIS WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS. THE LUG NUTS CAN POTENTIALLY BOTTOM OUT ON A SHOULDER ON THE STUDS.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL ATTACHING STUDS.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD ECONOLINE. THE PART THAT IS ON RECALL IS NOT READY OR IN-STOCK TO GET HIS CAR FIXED IN A REASONABLE TIME UNTIL DECEMBER 2007. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 125,000. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME. UPDATED 01/07/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN TO…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · August 29, 2007

“CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD FISH TAIL. DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. *AK DUE TO THE VEHICLE FISHTAILING THERE WAS A CRASH. *JB *NM”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · February 8, 2002 · crash

“CONVERSION PART THAT WAS PUT ON BY THE DEALER HAS FALLEN OFF. CONSUMER THESE PARTS WERE FOR BUMPER COVER. CONSUMER FELT THEY WERE DEFECTIVE, AND CAUSED BUMPER COVER TO FALL OFF IN RAIN WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. CONSUMER RAN IT OVER AND ALMOST HIT A GUARD RAIL. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE COVER WAS…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · July 30, 2001

“WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THERE IS VIBRATION ,AND VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE OR MADE ANY ADJUSTMENTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · November 1, 2001

“DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER INTERMITTENTLY FAILS, AND DRIVER CANNOT DETERMINE THE SPEED AT WHICH VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. DURATION OF FAILURE WILL LAST FOR A FEW MINUTES OR FOR LONGER THAN A WEEK. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AT 34,000 MILES WHEN PROBLEM FIRST APPEARED, AND…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission

2000 Ford Econoline — common questions

Is the 2000 Ford Econoline reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 46 complaints put the 2000 model at #9 of 48 Econoline years. It is one of the Econoline years to avoid.

What are the most common 2000 Econoline problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are speed control (9 complaints), suspension (7 complaints), body & structure (6 complaints).

Does the 2000 Ford Econoline have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 Ford Econoline. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2000 Ford Econoline under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Ford Econoline years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Econoline years to avoid are 1994, 1992, 1999, 1997, 1995, 1996, 1993, 1998, 2000, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1988, 2001. The cleanest record among Econoline years belongs to 2026.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2000 compare to other Econoline years?

What are the most common 2000 Ford Econoline problems?

Does the 2000 Ford Econoline have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2000 Ford Econoline — common questions

Is the 2000 Ford Econoline reliable?

What are the most common 2000 Econoline problems?

Does the 2000 Ford Econoline have recalls?

Is the 2000 Ford Econoline under NHTSA investigation?

Which Ford Econoline years should you avoid?

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