no report yet
Engine: diesel
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.
2000 Ford E SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2000 Ford E Series, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 8, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Ford E Series has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine and engine cooling
1Equipment
1Exterior lighting
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Structure
1Suspension
1Tires
1Vehicle speed control
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2000 Ford E Series recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Structure
Risk. THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2000 vs. every other E Series year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E Series median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2000 Ford E Series, and the recalls they led to.
- SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADNo recall
- TIRE VALVE STEMLed to recall 01V-046
In owners' words
What E Series owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I HAVE A 2000 FORD EXPEDITION THAT WHEN DRIVING, AS SOON AS THE LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON, THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. I HAD SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN I AM LESS THAN A MILE FROM A GAS STATION, AND THE TRUCK HAS TROUBLE MAKING IT TO THE GAS STATION. THERE ARE SEVERAL INSTANCES WHEN MY SUV IS PARKED UP HILL AND…
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