2000 Ford E-150 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2000 Ford E-150 recalls

Most common 2000 Ford E-150 problems

Problem areas named in the 50 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	9
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	9
Vehicle Speed Control	6
Power Train	4
Fuel System, Gasoline	4
Electrical System	4
Structure	3
Air Bags	3
Visibility	3
Engine And Engine Cooling	3

What owners report

2025-05-08, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2000 Ford E-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the driver's side air bag exploded hitting her face and chest. The contact stated that she also observed smoke emanating from behind the air bag and when the vehicle stopped, she disconnected and reconnected the battery. The vehicle was restarted, and she continued to drive. Medical attention was not needed. A police report was not taken. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,600.

2019-09-04, Power Train
2 TIME THE TRANSMISSION HAVE TO BE REMPLEZE WITH OUT A WARNING TRANSMISSION STOPS WORKING

2015-05-15, Fuel/Propulsion System
THE FUEL TANK ON THIS FORD E150 VAN LEAKS FUEL DURING FILL UPS. THE FORD DEALER (PACIFICO FORD IN BROOMALL, PA) STATES THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDS A NEW GAS TANK. THE FUEL TANK DEVELOPED CRACKS AND PIN HOLES AT THE TOP OF THE TANK. RESEARCH ONLINE STATES THAT THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURED WITH OTHER FORD TRUCK AND VANS AND A RECALL WAS ISSUED. THE RECALL, NAMELY 01V114000 COVERS FORD VANS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 04/09/1996- 11/14/2000. MY VEHICLE CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN FROM FOR IS DATED AUGUST 28, 2000 AND THEREFORE PROVES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITHIN THE SPECIFIED DATES. THIS VEHICLE IS USED AS A WORK TRUCK, SO IT OPERATES NEAR THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT. DUE TO A LACK OF INSULATORS SEPE

2012-07-18, Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO THE NEUTRAL POSITION TO SLOW IT DOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE DID NOT HAVE THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED OR A MAT ON THE FLOORBOARD. THE FAILURE HAD RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PERSONAL MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS, HOWEVER NO FAILURE COULD BE FOUND. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE BOTH NOTIFIED, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 121,000.

2012-03-08, Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS MICHELIN LTX N-S TIRES, SIZE P235/75/R15 THAT WERE EQUIPPED ON A 2000 FORD E-150. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. AFTER EXAMINING THE TIRE FURTHER, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE INNER SIDE WALL HAD BEGUN TO SEPARATE. THE TIRE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

2000 Ford E-150 questions

Does the 2000 Ford E-150 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2000 Ford E-150: Seats; Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Vehicle Speed Control; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford E-150?

Based on 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (9), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (9), Vehicle Speed Control (6).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Ford E-150 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.