2000 Ford E-350

● Typical for this model
2000 Ford E-350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:45:43.724Z

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.

Complaints
59
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Tires

32% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 1 complaint 1983 1986: 1 complaint 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1991: 19 complaints 1992: 41 complaints 1992 1993: 43 complaints 1994: 51 complaints 1995: 69 complaints 1996: 50 complaints 1997: 79 complaints 1998: 63 complaints 1999: 72 complaints 2000: 59 complaints 2000 59 2001: 52 complaints 2002: 53 complaints 2003: 46 complaints 2004: 46 complaints 2005: 55 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 18 complaints 2007 2008: 39 complaints 2009: 9 complaints 2010: 16 complaints 2011: 18 complaints 2012: 16 complaints 2012 2013: 13 complaints 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 7 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 3 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2021: 22 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2022 2023: 3 complaints 2024: 2 complaints 2025: 1 complaint 2026: 1 complaint 2027: 0 complaints 2027
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1986: 1 complaint 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1991: 19 complaints 1992: 41 complaints 1993: 43 complaints 1993 1994: 51 complaints 1995: 69 complaints 1996: 50 complaints 1996 1997: 79 complaints 1998: 63 complaints 1999: 72 complaints 2000: 59 complaints 2000 59 2001: 52 complaints 2002: 53 complaints 2003: 46 complaints 2004: 46 complaints 2005: 55 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 18 complaints 2008: 39 complaints 2008 2009: 9 complaints 2010: 16 complaints 2011: 18 complaints 2011 2012: 16 complaints 2013: 13 complaints 2014: 17 complaints 2014 2015: 7 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 3 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 22 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2023: 3 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2025: 1 complaint 2026: 1 complaint 2026 2027: 0 complaints
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1986: 1 complaint 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1991: 19 complaints 1991 1992: 41 complaints 1993: 43 complaints 1993 1994: 51 complaints 1995: 69 complaints 1995 1996: 50 complaints 1997: 79 complaints 1997 1998: 63 complaints 1999: 72 complaints 2000: 59 complaints 2000 59 2001: 52 complaints 2002: 53 complaints 2003: 46 complaints 2003 2004: 46 complaints 2005: 55 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 18 complaints 2007 2008: 39 complaints 2009: 9 complaints 2009 2010: 16 complaints 2011: 18 complaints 2011 2012: 16 complaints 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 7 complaints 2015 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 3 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2019 2020: 2 complaints 2021: 22 complaints 2021 2022: 14 complaints 2023: 3 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2025: 1 complaint 2025 2026: 1 complaint 2027: 0 complaints 2027

2000: 59 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19831
19861
19881
19891
199119
199241
199343
199451
199569
199650
199779
199863
199972
200059
200152
200253
200346
200446
200555
200653
200718
200839
20099
201016
201118
201216
201313
201417
20157
20165
201713
20183
20193
20202
202122
202214
20233
20242
20251
20261
20270

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Tires

32% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and temporary/emergency spare tire.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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Left front goodyear wrangler tire 305/70R16 experienced blowout, causing vehicle to lose control and experience a rollover, DOT of tire AMMBV4N0V0600, failure caused 1 death and damaged vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-11-21

As I was driving the 2000 Ford E350 uhaul the rear right tire disintergrated and blew out while driving at 55 MPH on a very hot day in northern California.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-08-22

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford E350 equipped with runway enduro ht tires, size lt 225-75-R16 DOT number (5WTM0408).

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-14

Fuel system, diesel

12% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly.

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My fuel tank interior flaked so severely it caused the engine to buck violently and dramatically loose power. This was caused by the almost complete blockage of the fuel tank pickup screen/filter.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-15

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

Vehicle speed control

8% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control.

FIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford E-350. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to decelerate. The contact placed the gear shifter into neutral to stop the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-13

Also filed under Service brakes

2000 Ford E-350. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire. *smd the consumer stated the fire damaged his house and the van was destroyed. The consumer believed the cruise control was the cause of the fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-16

Suspension

8% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing front and wheel bearing.

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2000-05-15Wheels00V115000 Vehicle description: cutaways and stripped chassis with single rear wheels. The lug nuts can potentially bottom out on a shoulder on the studs.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear wheel attaching studs.

  2. R
    2000-11-11Equipment00V284000 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…

    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…

  3. R
    2001-04-19Fuel system, gasoline01V114000 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…

    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…

  4. I
    2002-08-19Engineering analysisClosed 2003-08-22 Rapid tire deflation
  5. I
    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
  6. R
    2007-08-13Vehicle speed control07V336000 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…

    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…

  7. R
    2008-02-18Vehicle speed control08V051000 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…

    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.

  8. R
    2009-10-27Vehicle speed control09V399000 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…

    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…

  9. I
    2009-12-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-04-21 HVAC Switch Failures
  10. I
    2010-04-13Engineering analysisClosed 2012-03-05 HVAC Switch Failures

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Ford E-350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, diesel: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V115000 · Wheels
  • Recall 00V284000 · Equipment
  • Recall 01V114000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07V336000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 08V051000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 09V399000 · Vehicle speed control

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Ford E-350 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Ford E-350 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford E-350?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Ford E-350 have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.