2000 Ford Econoline: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 39 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is vehicle speed control (24% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford econoline. The part that is on recall is not ready or in-stock to get his car fixed in a reasonable time until december 2007. The current mileage was 125,000. There are no failures at this time. Updated 01/07/08. *lj the consumer was told to bring the vehicle in to the dealership, so the cruise control could be disconnected. Updated 12/12/07”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2007
“Rec'd notification of a safety recall dated august 2007, recall # 0s28 I have called repeatedly regarding this repair, but they state the required parts are not available. As of today I was informed that it will be at least june 2008 when this can be done. A 10 month wait for replacement parts on a safety recall seems rather out of the ordinary. Ford 2000 econoline van. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford econoline 150. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control in august of 2007. The dealers in his state advised him that the parts would be unavailable until the second quarter of 2008; however, they only have parts to redo the previous repair. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 103,450. Update 04-02-08 *bf”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2007
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“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford econoline. The contact received a safety recall notice for the vehicle speed control in august of 2007. Since that time, he has been calling ford every since. The dealer stated that the parts would not be available until march of 2008. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 54,000. Updated 01-29-08. *kb updated 01/29/08 *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 econoline van. She received a safety recall notice for the vehicle speed control in august 2007. She notified the dealer on several occasions and they advised her to call periodically to see if the part was available. The vehicle speed control switch was not disconnected; however, she is aware that it can cause a fire. There are no failures at this time. The purchase date was june 2000. The current mileage was 50,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford econoline. The contact received a recall notice in july of 2007 for the cruise control. She received another recall notice in december stating that the parts were still unavailable. The dealer has not offered any assistance. The ford recall number was 05s28. There is no NHTSA campaign id number available. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 106,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford econoline. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle misfired. The mechanic replaced the coil pack, however, it failed after 1,000 miles. The contact stated that the vehicle remains parked mostly. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 51,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2007
“Windshield wiper fuse (30 amp inside fuse panel) keeps blowing. There was no event except a small bump ( small bump ) in the road. This caused radio to power off for second then come back on. Smoke was seen coming out from under steering side dash. I refused, and wipers would work until I any minor dip,bump,or turning would cause fuse to blow. Now the fuse blows as soon as it is put in. Safety item, wipers are needed to drive safe, in fog,rain and snow”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2004
“Consumer heard a funny noise while driving, and was told by passing motorist that the rear tire was shimmying back and forth, and was ready to fall off. Upon inspection of the tire by the dealership, they indicated that a lug broke. *ak”Owner report · Wheels · Dec 2003
“Consumer complained about air conditioning switch that caught on fire while driving. Manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call.*ak”Owner report · Equipment · Aug 2003
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 9 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
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 COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLES." THE LABEL AFFIXED TO THE FUEL FILLER DOOR BY THE VEHICLE MODIFIER CONTAINS THE INSPECTION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CNG TANK. HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE STATEMENT "SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE FUEL CONTAINER FOR INSPECTION AND SERVICE LIFE."
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 THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
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.
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 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
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.
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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
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.
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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Is the 2000 Ford Econoline reliable?
NHTSA has 39 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 Ford Econoline. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control (24% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Ford Econoline problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 50,000 miles or less.
Does the 2000 Ford Econoline have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment:other:labels. 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.