2000 Ford Econoline problems & reliability
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Ford Econoline, alongside 3 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
3 complaints report injuries (9 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 23% |
| Suspension | 6 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 8% |
| Power Train | 3 | 8% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 8% |
| Structure | 3 | 8% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 5% |
| Equipment | 2 | 5% |
| Tires | 2 | 5% |
| Visibility | 2 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“2000 ford econoline van included in a recall but the vehicle was already burned due to the defect. *kb”
Vehicle Speed Control · filed Jan 27, 2010
“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…”
Vehicle Speed Control · filed Apr 4, 2008
“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…”
Vehicle Speed Control · filed Mar 17, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD
Defect Petition DP05005 · opened Sep 22, 2005 · closed Jan 4, 2006
Technical service bulletins
82 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Ford Econoline. The 10 most recent:
This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the…
DOR-X8B9R-11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 6, 2018
Merlin multiplex system when a proer/ground lug is not correctly tightened or becomes loose for any reason; erratic system operation is possible.
TSB T2007-03 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 18, 2007
Engine or fuel system concerns when using fuel with greater than 5% biodiesel concentration. *tt
17467 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2005
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series. *tt
04174 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 6, 2004
Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling cold, excessive white smoke cold, or hard start. *mj this oasis updates previous oasis dated 12/01/03. *tt
17406 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2004
Emission recall 04e10: compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles - fitting connector replacement. *mj
04E10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2004
Air bag lamp illuminated. *tt
17385 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2003
Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0340, possible false code. Various models including 1994-1996 ford excursion. *tt
16480 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2003
Vehicles equipped with a 7.3l engine (after serial number 0661894) - under valve cover (uvc) harness retainer clip released for service. Includes 2003 econoline, super duty, f650/750 and excursion. *tt
16258 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2003
Vehicles equipped with 7.3l dit engine built after engine serial number 896812 may have a injection control pressure (icp) oil aeration reading that is higher than the specification. *tt
032138 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2003
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2000 Ford Econoline has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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