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Ford E-250Model year report

2000 Ford E-250 Problems

Complaints
18filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
43,519miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
14 mpgcombined, 4.2L 6-cyl RWD · 12 city / 16 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Ford E-250 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2000 Ford E-250. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (28% of the total), followed by suspension (4) and electrical system (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 63% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 43,519 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “Vehicle will pull either right or left when applying the brakes. Sometimes it will go into the other lane .this will occur for days then stop for a few days. Its been in the dealership and still pulls. This is the second 2000 van that did this. The dealership gave me another vehicle in aug, 2000.”

NHTSA complaint #759065, filed 2002-03

Suspension: “When the brake was applied, the vehicle would vibrate and pull to the left or right, the dealer informed consumer it was a product defect and would no longer repair, since there really was no solution. Ts”

NHTSA complaint #8023606, filed 2002-12, 8,700 miles

Electrical system: “The contact stated while sitting in the driveway for two days, the vehicle caught on fire and caused damage to the contact's house, the neighbor's house and another vehicle owned by the contact. Both vehicles were totaled. The fire department was called and extinguished the fires. The fire department determined the fire originated in the wiring of the vehicle in back of the battery. There were no problems with the vehicle prior to the incident. The dealership was notified.”

NHTSA complaint #10168254, filed 2006-09, 119,000 miles

Engine cooling: “2000 Ford e250 van, purchased new aug 2000. Purchased extended warranty, 5 years. November 2005; harmonic balancer fell off engine. ~79k miles (approx 3 months out of warranty) towed to dealer and repaired. July 2007; harmonic balancer fell off engine. ~101k miles. Towed to dealer and repaired. Repair parts are warranted for 12 months. This is 8 months out of warranty. Please note: harmonic balancers do not usually fall off of engines. This repair has a 12 month warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #10197959, filed 2007-07, 79,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

63% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,000 and 79,000 miles.

13%0–1013%10–2538%25–500%50–7513%75–10013%100–15013%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 43,519 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2000520012002200320042005200620072013
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2000 Ford E-250 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
E250 Econoline 2WD4.2L 6-cyl4-speed automatic121614$4,800
E250 Econoline 2WD5.4L 8-cyl4-speed automatic121713$5,150
E250 Econoline 2WD CNG5.4L 8-cyl · natural gas4-speed automatic111412$3,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2000 Ford E-250 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.

Other model years of the Ford E-250

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2014759,83011—15—Not enough data
20131140,00011—15—Not enough data
2012853,50012—15—Not enough data
2011627,74616—15—Not enough data
2010981,42711———Not enough data
2008676,00021———Not enough data
2007621,50026———Not enough data
2006125,60029———Not enough data
20051157,3009—15—Not enough data
2004889,50016—15—Not enough data
20031750,1037—14—Stable
20021740,0005—14—Falling
200118120,0003—14—Stable
20001843,5195—14—Stable
19993159,5556—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19981692,3005—13—Stable
19972498,5004—14—Stable
19962094,5003—12—Stable
199515115,0003—12—Stable
19941190,0123—12—Not enough data
19937162,7923—13—Not enough data
19921425,0003—13—Not enough data
19918150,0001—13—Not enough data
1989741,0002—13—Not enough data

All Ford E-250 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Ford E-250 have?

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2000 Ford E-250 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 Ford E-250 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (28% of the total), followed by suspension with 4.

Has the 2000 Ford E-250 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Ford E-250 get?

The EPA rates the 2000 Ford E-250 (E250 Econoline 2WD, 4.2L 6-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 12 city and 16 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Ford E-250 reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 43,519 miles and the middle half falls between 40,000 and 79,000 miles; 63% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.