2000 Ford E-150 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 12%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2000 Ford E-150, 12% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10466439, filed 2012-07, 121,000 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 2007-04“The contact owns a 2000 Ford E-150. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control (NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000). The dealer stated that the parts were unavailable. The contact was dissatisfied with the remedy and stated that he did not want to have the vehicle speed control disconnected. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 68,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10203299, filed 2007-09“The contact owns a 2000 Ford E-150. He stated that he received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control (NHTSA campaign id #07v336000) in august of 2007. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the part was unavailable however; they provided an invoice stating that they repaired the part. As of april 15, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The current mileage was 113,800 and there had been no failure to date. Updated 05/05/08 the consumer stated the recall was completed. Updated 05/05/08”
NHTSA complaint #10224645, filed 2008-04Related recalls
- 09V399000Oct 13, 2009Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150…Covers: Ford E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003, E-250 1992–2003 +12 more
- 08V051000Feb 4, 2008Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super…Covers: Ford E-150 1992–2003, Econoline 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +10 more
- 07V336000Aug 3, 2007On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain…Covers: Ford E-150 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-350 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-250 1992–1993, 1997–2003 +18 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 17% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2007 | 2 | 17% |
| 2006 | 3 | 18% |
| 2004 | 4 | 12% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 12% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 10% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 20 | 17% |
| 1993 | 6 | 8% |
| 1992 | 9 | 14% |
| 1991 | 1 | 7% |
| 1990 | 2 | 12% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1986 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford E-150
8 complaintsBrakes
7 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology