MYRModel Year Report

2000 Ford E-150

● Typical for this model
2000 Ford E-150
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:36:49.736Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford E-150 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1993 1994: 121 complaints 1995: 71 complaints 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 2000: 50 complaints 2000 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 19 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2023
2000: 50 complaints
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YearComplaints
19891
19902
199115
199264
199371
1994121
199571
199659
1997102
199860
199983
200050
200137
200228
200321
200433
200516
200616
200712
200811
20097
201010
201123
201212
201319
20146
20158
20168
20170
20211
20230

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 12%

12% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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1) RAPID UNCOMMANDED ACCELERATION OF VEHICLE TO 20 MPH 2) UNABLE TO STOP BEFORE COLLIDING WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE 3) CAR REPAIRED - CRUISE CONTROL DISCONNECTED. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20051102

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO THE NEUTRAL POSITION TO SLOW IT DOWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120718

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 4 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 3 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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The contact owns a 2000 Ford E-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the driver's side air bag exploded hitting her face and chest.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250508

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20010419 — fuel system, gasoline

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ON CERTAIN VANS WITH AMBULANCE PREP PACKAGES OR OTHER SEVERE-DUTY APPLICATIONS INVOLVING OPERATION AT OR NEAR THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT WITH FREQUENT TWISTING OF THE VEHICLE BODY

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND, IF CRACKED, WILL REPLACE THE TANK. INSULATOR PADS WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL VEHICLES TO REDUCE THE STRESS LEVELS IN THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APR

Campaign 01V114000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

R 20070813 — vehicle speed control

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, S

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION

Campaign 07V336000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080218 — vehicle speed control

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 MERCUR

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.

Campaign 08V051000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091027 — vehicle speed control

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

Remedy: 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 CO

Campaign 09V399000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100608 — seats

ACCESS OPTIONS IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRUCKS AND VANS BUILT ON FORD E150, E350, TOYOTA SIENNA, AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THE SIX WAY POWER SEAT

Remedy: THE SWIVEL PLATE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACCESS OPTION AT 831-722-6804.

Campaign 10V270000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Ford E-150 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V114000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V336000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V051000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V399000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V270000 (seats) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2004 ▲ 2001 ● 1998

WORST YEARS

◆ 1994 ◆ 1997 ◆ 1999

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Ford E-150 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Ford E-150 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford E-150?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Ford E-150 have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.