2000 Ford E-450
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
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
- 42
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Tires
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
74% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 42 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 73 |
| 2000 | 42 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 34 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Tires
74% · 31 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and valve.
Show complaint excerpts
No summary listed for above vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-04
No summary( DOT number: VD1L tire size: LT225/7516 )
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-08-31
Service brakes
7% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Suspension
5% · 2 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Dealer refuses to replace vehicle or to investigate vibration problem
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-18
Engine and engine cooling
5% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing emission control and turbo/supercharger.
Vehicle speed control
2% · 1 reportMost commonly citing cruise control.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford E-450. While driving with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle accelerated at a high speed. The contact depressed the brake pedal multiple times, but the cruise control did not disengage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-08-15
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2002-08-19Engineering analysisClosed 2003-08-22 Rapid tire deflation
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2005-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-02 Engine compartment fires
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2006-08-07Vehicle speed control06V286000 On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. (Note: also see recalls…
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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…
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2009-12-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-04-21 HVAC Switch Failures
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Ford E-450 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 31 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V286000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 09V399000 · Vehicle speed control
FAQ
- Is the 2000 Ford E-450 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford E-450?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 74% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Ford E-450 have?
- 2 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.