2000 Ford Econoline
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
- 39
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Vehicle speed control
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 39 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 86 |
| 1993 | 67 |
| 1994 | 132 |
| 1995 | 73 |
| 1996 | 81 |
| 1997 | 79 |
| 1998 | 46 |
| 1999 | 84 |
| 2000 | 39 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Vehicle speed control
23% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing cruise control.
Suspension
15% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing front.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-26
Structure
15% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing underbody shields and hood.
Service brakes
10% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
8% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash.
Show complaint excerpts
The van smelled of burning rubber several times during my 1000 mile deer hunting trip to West Virginia. I stopped at my nephew john dailey's home (A deputy sherrif in putnam county wv)to unload my guns and a few major items.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-18
After driving and parking vehicle, police knocked on consumer's house door to alert him that vehicle was on fire. Fire department said that fire had started in engine through dashboard into passenger's seat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-04-30
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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.
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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…
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2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
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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.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…
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.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Ford Econoline — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V115000 · Wheels
- Recall 00V284000 · Equipment
- Recall 08V051000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2000 Ford Econoline reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Ford Econoline is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Econoline?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Ford Econoline have?
- 5 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.