2000 Ford Econoline Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Ford Econoline, 8% of the 39 complaints for this model year.
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.
“When braking consumer's foot come in contact with foot rest and interfered with braking pressure of brake pedal. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8005112, filed 2002-03“When brakes are applied at various speeds there is vibration ,and vehicle pulls to the left and/or right. Dealership has not examined vehicle or made any adjustments. Please provide any additional information / attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #898852, filed 2001-11“While proceeding slowly, approx. 3 MPH, moving up at a traffic light, steering wheel jerked to the left, felt slack with some slight vibration & popping at , and when I pressed the brakes it almost seemed as those the brakes locked up. Pedal would only depress approx 1/4 , with some vibration in pedal, with a grumbling noise. The van then felt as though brakes locked up with the rear end sliding. No collision but was extremely close. There were no high speeds involved & in addition the roads were not wet. …”
NHTSA complaint #765306, filed 2002-08Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 2 | 9% |
| 2000 | 3 | 8% |
| 1999 | 17 | 20% |
| 1998 | 7 | 15% |
| 1997 | 20 | 25% |
| 1996 | 20 | 25% |
| 1995 | 28 | 38% |
| 1994 | 29 | 23% |
| 1993 | 7 | 11% |
| 1992 | 10 | 12% |
| 1991 | 6 | 25% |
| 1990 | 14 | 47% |
| 1989 | 5 | 16% |
| 1988 | 2 | 9% |
| 1987 | 5 | 33% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% |
| 1984 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Econoline
9 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford Econoline
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.
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