2000 Ford E-150 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Ford E-150, 8% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“1) rapid uncommanded acceleration of vehicle to 20 MPH 2) unable to stop before colliding with another vehicle 3) car repaired - cruise control disconnected.”
NHTSA complaint #10141581, filed 2005-11, 35,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11659745, filed 2025-05, 116,600 miles“2000 Ford e150 conversion van with wheel chair lift that caught fire**cc the consumer stated the van was on the list of a recall regarding the deactivation switch. The consumer was told it may have been the battery that caused the fire. The consumer house and her daughters car was also destroyed by the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10188984, filed 2007-04Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 13% |
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 17% |
| 2013 | 2 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 3 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2007 | 2 | 17% |
| 2006 | 3 | 18% |
| 2005 | 2 | 13% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 19% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
| 2001 | 7 | 19% |
| 2000 | 4 | 8% |
| 1999 | 7 | 8% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 8 | 8% |
| 1996 | 10 | 17% |
| 1995 | 3 | 4% |
| 1994 | 12 | 10% |
| 1993 | 7 | 10% |
| 1992 | 6 | 9% |
| 1991 | 4 | 27% |
| 1989 | 11 | 35% |
| 1988 | 7 | 50% |
| 1987 | 8 | 47% |
| 1986 | 4 | 44% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford E-150
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsFuel system
5 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology