2000 Ford E-150 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 14%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,203miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Ford E-150, 14% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,203 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While the vehicle was parked and off, the switch mounted in the brake master cylinder caught fire. The switch and connector were destroyed. I was nearby when this incident occurred and was able to douse the flames, thereby preventing further damage to the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10219164, filed 2008-02, 100,203 miles“When brakes are applied van will occasionally veer to the left. In one situation driver made an attempt to push brake pedal, and it was hard for a couple of seconds, and then descended. *akthe dealer says the pulling to the left is normal.”
NHTSA complaint #8018951, filed 2002-09“While driving about 45 MPH consumer applied brakes to slow down, and vehicle pulled to the right. Following that consumer was not able to make a left turn, vehicle would only go straight and to right. Took vehicle to dealer, who replaced front brake pads and grounded down front rotors. Since then, every time consumer applied brake brakes squealed loudly. Back to dealer 5 times, cannot remedy squealing, dealer told consumer this squealing when applying brakes was normal for a econoline van.”
NHTSA complaint #890099, filed 2001-06“While traveling on highway another vehicle made a sudden stop in front of consumer's vehicle. Consumer applied brakes, and brakes locked up pulling vehicle to the left of highway.”
NHTSA complaint #8012289, filed 2002-06“Brakes vibrate real badly and it is very hard to stop vehicle. Brakes have to be resurfaced every 9,000 miles. Vehicle has been at dealer, but they have no remedy.”
NHTSA complaint #886239, filed 2001-04Related service bulletins
- 10022675Sep 19, 2007Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 38% |
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 3 | 50% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 3 | 13% |
| 2010 | 2 | 20% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2007 | 1 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 4 | 25% |
| 2004 | 8 | 24% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 5 | 18% |
| 2001 | 11 | 30% |
| 2000 | 7 | 14% |
| 1999 | 14 | 17% |
| 1998 | 8 | 13% |
| 1997 | 18 | 18% |
| 1996 | 14 | 24% |
| 1995 | 20 | 28% |
| 1994 | 26 | 21% |
| 1993 | 10 | 14% |
| 1992 | 8 | 13% |
| 1990 | 2 | 12% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford E-150
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford E-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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