Most common 2000 Ford E-450 problems
Share of the 42 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford E-450 complaints by model year
Best E-450 years: 2009, 2012, 2010. Years to avoid: 2021, 2022, 1999, 2000, 2005. Compare all years →
2000 Ford E-450 recalls (2)
Vehicle speed control
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 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair…
Vehicle speed control
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch May overheat.
Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2006. Owners May contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05V017 and 05V388)
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 2000 Ford E-450:
HVAC Switch Failures
ODI has received 1 complaint and reports from 4 transportation fleets alleging 182 switch failures.Each fleet operates mini buses built on a Ford E350 or E450 cutaway chassis.The OEM HVAC blower switches have melted, smoked, burned or experienced open flame and become inoperable on vehicles in each fleet.Some drivers have reported a burning smell or smoke coming from the dash.One fleet reported a vehicle fire.No…
Engine compartment fires
Ea05-005 is closed with Ford?s actions in recalls 05v-017, 05v-388, and 06v-286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).the brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in certain switch installation orientations, catch fire.Ford is also including the entire population of…
Rapid tire deflation
This investigation was opened on certain Ford pickup trucks and vans to evaluate the effects of a valve stem ejection (with rapid air loss) and a slow leaking valve stem on vehicle handing.during the investigation, odi evaluated over 1,100 complaints and warranty claims, conducted vehicle dynamic testing on a subject vehicle with the failure mode replicated, interviewed owners, and examined complaint vehicles in the…
What 2000 Ford E-450 owners say
Wheels & tires all 29 →
Tl contact owns a 2000 Ford e450. The vehicle has nexen tires (na), size lt24574r16 (na). While driving 65 MPH on the interstate, both the rear passenger and front driver side tires blew out. The contact changed one of the tires and drove to the tire shop. The contact was informed that the front passenger tire was full of bubbles and would also blow out. The remaining tire appeared to be fine; however, all of the tires were replaced. The manufacturer sent him a letter stating that they would check for any manufacturer defects. The contact believes that the tires should be recalled. The failure mileage was 166,500 and current mileage was 168,000.
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
Engine & cooling
Our rv has a v-10 engine. We drove 244 miles to the beach on thanksgiving week. No problems until we had to stop and wait on a parking space. We turned the engine off and when we restarted it a spark plug blow out of the engine. It broke the piece on top of it. We were broke down at the beach on a holiday. A heli cord was used to repair the plug. Is this a temporary fix or will we be stranded again. We only have 33,000 miles on the rv.
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 .
Brakes
Tl contact owns a 2000 Ford winnebago Mini winnie (na). While driving 65 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated and the contact smelled something burning. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that when she would depress the brake pedal, the brakes would push back against her foot. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 59,000 and failure mileage was 56,000.
I own a 2001 motorhome built on a Ford e450 super duty chassis. The motorhome has 35768 miles on it. The VIN#is[redacted].on oct.15,2004 I returned home from a weekend away and as I pulled into my driveway and stepped on the brake pedal,the pedal went to the floor and the brakes completely failed. The main brake line from the master cylinder to the rear wheels failed. This line is routed inside the frame rail and from the road vibration had chaffed against the frame causing a weak spot. When I stepped on the brake pedal it ruptured. I have had it repaired and also notified Ford motorhome customer assistance center. I have received a reply from them, that seems to me they do not think that this could be a problem, and that is the reason for this complaint. Updated 07/24/2012
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Ford E-450 a good car?
Based on 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 E-450 rates avoid: 3.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the E-450 at the same age. It is one of the E-450 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Ford E-450?
The wheels & tires — 29 complaints, 69% of all complaints for this model year, most often about tread/belt. Next are the engine & cooling (3) and brakes (3).
How many recalls does the 2000 Ford E-450 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2000 Ford E-450, the most recent from October 13, 2009 (vehicle speed control). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford E-450?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009, 2012 and 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2021, 2022, 1999, 2000 and 2005. See the full Ford E-450 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Ford E-450 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 36,000 miles; 64% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.