Most common 2000 Ford Econoline problems
Share of the 39 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Econoline complaints by model year
Best Econoline years: 2005, 2006, 2007. Years to avoid: 1997, 1999, 1996, 1995, 2000. Compare all years →
2000 Ford Econoline recalls (3)
Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 Mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 Lincoln town car vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on February 18, 2008. Owners May contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Vehicle description: bi-fuel cng pickup trucks and bi-fuel cng vans, modified by cfi control systems, inc., fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 303, "fuel system integrity of compressed natural gas vehicles." the label affixed to the fuel filler door by the vehicle modifier contains the inspection date and…
Remedy: Owners will be provided a label with the required statement, along with instructions for affixing the label at the fuel filler door. Owner notification began November 2, 2000.
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Vehicle description: cutaways and stripped chassis with single rear wheels. The lug nuts can potentially bottom out on a shoulder on the studs.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear wheel attaching studs.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2000 Ford Econoline:
Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
On September 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 Ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or…
What 2000 Ford Econoline owners say
Speed control & acceleration
Tl contact owns a 2000 Econoline van. She received a safety recall notice for the vehicle speed control in August 2007. She notified the dealer on several occasions and they advised her to call periodically to see if the part was available. The vehicle speed control switch was not disconnected; however, she is aware that it can cause a fire. There are no failures at this time. The purchase date was June 2000. The current mileage was 50,000.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Ford Econoline. The contact received a safety recall notice for the vehicle speed control in August of 2007. Since that time, he has been calling Ford every since. The dealer stated that the parts would not be available until March of 2008. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 54,000. Updated 01-29-08. Updated 01/29/08
Suspension
Vehicle tracks in a slightly sideways or "doggie" manner while driving at highway speed. Front alignment has been checked with no change. Vehicle tracks in same way whether loaded or empty of weight. Vehicle can be videotaped and easily seen of the problem.. Also I have noticed a number of other econolines of same year driving in the same way. Lord only knows how many of these vehicles are out there on the highway. This problem can easily place the vhicle in a skid if driven on a slippery or icey roadway since the vehicle is trying to basically go in 2 directions at the same time. Please reply with any suggestions, help, or guidance. My inquiry to my dealer was pretty much a waste of time.
When driving and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop vehicle drifted to the left hand side. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer stated that it was normal for the vehicle to drift. Please provide any further details.
Wheels & tires
Consumer heard a funny noise while driving, and was told by passing motorist that the rear tire was shimmying back and forth, and was ready to fall off. Upon inspection of the tire by the dealership, they indicated that a lug broke.
Noticed a tire separation defect during pre trip inspection, removed tire from service. (dot number: vd1l 1xd tiresize: lt22575r16)
2000 Ford Econoline engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 13 / 18 / 15 |
| 5.4L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 13 / 18 / 15 |
| 4.2L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 13 / 17 / 14 |
EPA ratings. Class: Van.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Ford Econoline a good car?
Based on 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Econoline rates use caution: 1.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the Econoline at the same age. It is one of the Econoline 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 Econoline?
The speed control & acceleration — 9 complaints, 23% of all complaints for this model year, most often about cruise control. Next are the suspension (6) and wheels & tires (3).
How many recalls does the 2000 Ford Econoline have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2000 Ford Econoline, the most recent from February 4, 2008 (cruise 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 Econoline?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2005, 2006 and 2007. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1997, 1999, 1996, 1995 and 2000. See the full Ford Econoline years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Ford Econoline problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 50,000 miles; 33% 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.