2000 Ford E-450: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 42 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is tires (69% of complaints); the 2001 and 2002 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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. The contact pressed the off button on the steering wheel and the cruise contrl still failed to shut off. The contact stated that the cruise control disengaged independently after a few miles. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but a diagnosis was not provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2019
“Our rv has a v-10 engine. We drove 244 miles to the beach on thanksgiving week. No problems until we had to stop and wait on a parking space. We turned the engine off and when we restarted it a spark plug blow out of the engine. It broke the piece on top of it. We were broke down at the beach on a holiday. A heli cord was used to repair the plug. Is this a temporary fix or will we be stranded again. We only have 33,000 miles on the rv. *tr”Owner report · Engine · Nov 2016
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford e450. The vehicle has nexen tires (na), size lt24574r16 (na). While driving 65 mph on the interstate, both the rear passenger and front driver side tires blew out. The contact changed one of the tires and drove to the tire shop. The contact was informed that the front passenger tire was full of bubbles and would also blow out. The remaining tire appeared to be fine; however, all of the tires were replaced. The manufacturer sent him a letter stating that they would check for any manufacturer defects. The contact believes that the tires should be recalled. The failure mileage was 166,500 and current mileage was 168,000.”Owner report · Tires · Oct 2008
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“2000 ford e450 caught on fire while driving. Consumer pulled over to the side of the roadway and parked on the berm and vehicle became engulfed in flames. *nj the alternator caught on fire in the engine compartment, which caused the fire. Ohio traffic crash report # 19-0415-91. *jb updated 04/15/10 *bf”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2008
“On occasion, when using the right directional turn signal, there is intermittent smoke coming from the steering column along with a strong "burning" smell. Returning the directional to it's neutral position stops the smoking. A ford dealer has replaced the multi-function switch in the steering column but the problem persists. *tr”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford winnebago mini winnie (na). While driving 65 mph, the ABS warning light illuminated and the contact smelled something burning. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that when she would depress the brake pedal, the brakes would push back against her foot. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 59,000 and failure mileage was 56,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 2007
“Four goodyear wrangler ht lt235 65r 16e tires replaced original rv firestone tires at good year dealership, 5375 progress blvd, bethel park pa 15102 [412-831-1810] on 11/21/2007 at recommendation of goodyear dealership at cost of $744.44. Returned to home and found rear driver outer tire to have blowout in inner sidewall. Brought tire to nearest goodyear dealership on 12/21/2007 at 800 fort duquesne blvd, pittsburgh, pa and warranty coverage denied. Replacement cost $180.71. Tire had been barely driven on and no likelihood or apparent road hazard present. Appears to be flaw in new tire design or installation. No markings on tire or other evidence of injury to rim apparent. *tr”Owner report · Tires · Nov 2007
“Turbo on an e-450 fell off blew a high pressure line only to shut down and was reapplied only to become loose again,by which ford dealer applied some type of bracket and now has poor fuel economy and lack of power . *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2006
“Tl* - the contact explained she had a dometic refrigerator ,and she smelled gas fumes. She called a repairman twice to fix the problem, but the smell continued. She read in a magazine about the dometic refrigerator recall, so she checked under her refrigerator and was over come by the fumes. The coolant was leaking out of the refrigerator. She called the number that was in the book, and they informed her it would not be repaired until april 2006. *ak updated 2/27/2007 - *nm”Owner report · Equipment · May 2006
“Tread seperated from tire, causing damage to the fender , step, and mirror of vehicle. Was travling at 58 to 59 mph when seperation occures. Called for service and tire was removed and replaced by spare. The speed limit at the location where incident occured is 70 mph. Happy I wasn't travling that fast”Owner report · Tires · Jun 2005
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
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 CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
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 05V017 AND 05V388)
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2000 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2000 Ford E-450 reliable?
NHTSA has 42 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 Ford E-450. The most complained-about area is tires (69% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Ford E-450 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 34,351 miles or less.
Does the 2000 Ford E-450 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning vehicle speed control. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.