2000 Ford E-450 Problems
- Complaints
- 42filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 34,350miles, 14 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Ford E-450 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2000 Ford E-450. The part named most often is tires, with 29 complaints (69% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and engine cooling (2). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 64% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 34,350 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Tires29 69%
- Brakes3 7.1%
- Engine cooling2 4.8%
- Suspension2 4.8%
- Electrical system1 2.4%
- Engine1 2.4%
- Equipment1 2.4%
- Exterior lighting1 2.4%
- Vehicle speed control1 2.4%
Example complaints
Tires: “Tread seperated from tire, causing damage to the fender , step, and mirror of vehicle. Was travling at 58 to 59 MPH when seperation occures. Called for service and tire was removed and replaced by spare. The speed limit at the location where incident occured is 70 MPH. Happy I wasn't travling that fast”
NHTSA complaint #10126739, filed 2005-06, 19,304 milesBrakes: “On the down hill side of a bridge in jacksonville, fl and in heavy traffic, the brakes were applied but would not release. Smoke poured out and the brakes were cooked on all four wheels. I then had no brakes. I limped out of traffic and spend the night in my rv- with an unpleasant oder. The next day I had some braking power and limped to garber automall Ford dealership for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10102876, filed 2004-12, 15,638 milesEngine cooling: “Turbo on an E-450 fell off blew a high pressure line only to shut down and was reapplied only to become loose again,by which Ford dealer applied some type of bracket and now has poor fuel economy and lack of power .”
NHTSA complaint #10205929, filed 2007-10, 52,547 milesSuspension: “While driving two u-bolts on the left side of the vehicle broke, causing the vehicle to lean, a tire blewout and created a hole in the bottom of the ambulance, the attorney general for the state of minnesota wrote in behalf of the rushford community ambulance service, the vehicle was equipped with a velvet ride suspension.”
NHTSA complaint #566138, filed 2002-06Mileage when problems were reported
64% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 18,118 and 56,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 09V399000Oct 13, 2009Vehicle speed controlCovers: Ford E-450 1992–2003, E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +12 more
Ford 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 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and…
- 08V519000Oct 6, 2008Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E-450 2000, 2005, E-350 2000, 2004–2006, E-250 2005–2006 +4 more
Mobilityworks is recalling 133 my 2005-2006 ford e250, my 2000, 2004-2006 e350, my 2000, 2005 e450, my 2005-2006 gmc 2500, gmc 3500, and my 2006 dodge 2500 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the…
- 06V286000Aug 1, 2006Vehicle speed controlCovers: Ford E-450 1996–2002, F-250 1994–2002, F-350 1994–2002 +10 more
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Recall details for the 2000 Ford E-450 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
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. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10013298Nov 14, 2005Body and structure. Cracks in the left or right spring tower flange. *tt spring tower weld repair and replacement procedure.
- 10018941Jan 1, 2005Suspension. Vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance.
- 10013320Jan 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Fluid leaking from the vent on the transmission mounted parking brake assembly.
Other model years of the Ford E-450
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13 | 4,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 27 | 9,508 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
| 2019 | 5 | 111,059 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 5 | 3,514 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 11 | 6,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 17 | 7,206 | 5 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2015 | 6 | 50,878 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 5 | 13,257 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 12 | 25,900 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 7 | 33,750 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 5 | 23,652 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 6 | 13,926 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 12 | 30,477 | 13 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 20 | 35,000 | 13 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2005 | 34 | 21,000 | 8 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 27 | 28,010 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 18 | 38,270 | 4 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2002 | 13 | 38,750 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 16 | 54,200 | 2 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2000 | 42 | 34,350 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 73 | 34,323 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 5 | 22,008 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 18 | 54,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Ford E-450 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Ford E-450 have?
NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2000 Ford E-450 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Ford E-450 is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 29 complaints (69% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.
Has the 2000 Ford E-450 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Ford E-450 reported?
Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 34,350 miles and the middle half falls between 18,118 and 56,000 miles; 64% 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.
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.