2000 Ford E-350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 17%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Ford E-350, 17% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“I have a 2000 Ford e350 that started running rough and eventually lost power on the freeway when it was needed I did'nt know what happening to the vehicle it just started sputtering and spewing thick smoke out of the tail pipe. I limped the van to the dealetship and after all diagnosis and replacement of certain fuel parts was said and done it was a clogged fuel sending unit due to a rusty fuel tank caused by delamination of the lining inside the tank. …”
NHTSA complaint #10304781, filed 2010-02, 183,900 miles“Ford e350 7.3 liter diesel van - having intermittent problems with power and bogging down and at times dying. Dropped the fuel tank and fond paint flakes from the tank delaminating. Having to replace the tank and hoping there is no further damage already done.”
NHTSA complaint #10334085, filed 2010-06, 140,000 miles“The design of the trucks diesel fuel/water separator lever makes it difficult to know when the lever is in the shut off position. As a result diesel fuel spilled after attempting to shut it off. Consumer started engine and let idle for 2 minutes. Smelled fuel and cut it off. He then noticed a large puddle of fuel in the driveway. When he checked the lever he realized it wasn't closed all the way.”
NHTSA complaint #10048461, filed 2004-01, 93,000 miles“My fuel tank interior flaked so severely it caused the engine to buck violently and dramatically loose power. This was caused by the almost complete blockage of the fuel tank pickup screen/filter. Since that time I have had to disassemble and thoroughly clean the fuel pickup of the flakes 4 times including today. Each time the pickup was packed with silver flakes from the deteriorating lining of the fuel tank. The problem occurred each time while trailering my rv down the interstate. It is extremely scary and the almost complete loss of power makes it very difficult to get to the next exit. …”
NHTSA complaint #10470853, filed 2012-08“While driving on the freeway my van lost almost all power, dropping from 65 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour. I had to immediately try and move over to the slow lane. I quickly lost all power and my stopped running. Part of my left rear was slightly out in the traffic lane. I called a tow truck to have my van towed to the Ford dealership that maintains my van. The dealer informed me my fuel tank had delaminated , the inside coating had deteriorated and had clogged the entire fule system and that the tank, filters, pumps and all lines had to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10116402, filed 2005-04Related recalls
- 01V114000Apr 5, 2001Vehicle description: on certain vans with ambulance prep packages or other severe-duty applications involving operation at or near the gross vehicle weight…Covers: Ford E-350 1997–2001, E-150 1997–2001
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 2 | 29% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 3 | 8% |
| 2007 | 3 | 17% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 17 | 31% |
| 2004 | 18 | 39% |
| 2003 | 11 | 24% |
| 2002 | 6 | 11% |
| 2001 | 6 | 12% |
| 2000 | 10 | 17% |
| 1999 | 9 | 13% |
| 1998 | 9 | 14% |
| 1997 | 5 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 8% |
| 1995 | 4 | 6% |
| 1994 | 5 | 10% |
| 1993 | 8 | 19% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 3 | 12% |
| 1988 | 2 | 18% |
| 1987 | 2 | 14% |
| 1986 | 1 | 9% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford E-350
18 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford E-350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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