2000 Ford Escape Problems & Complaints

Better than average99% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Escape at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2000 Ford Escape with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 99% fewer than a typical Escape model year at the same age, making the 2000 one of the better Escape years. The most reported problem area is the air bags (1 complaint, typically around 33,000 miles).

5complaints
0recalls
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2000 Ford Escape problems

  • Air bags~33,000 miles
    120%
  • Locks & latches~65,000 miles
    120%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~76,000 miles
    120%
  • Electrical system~55,000 miles
    120%
  • Steering~123,000 miles
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford Escape complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Ford Escape. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Escape years: 2025, 2012, 2023. Years to avoid: 2017, 2020, 2013, 2018, 2014. Compare all years →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2000 Ford Escape a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Escape rates better than average: 99% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Escape at the same age. 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 Escape?

The air bags — 1 complaint, 20% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the locks & latches (1) and transmission & drivetrain (1).

How many recalls does the 2000 Ford Escape have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Ford Escape. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Ford Escape?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2025, 2012 and 2023. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2017, 2020, 2013, 2018 and 2014. See the full Ford Escape years comparison.

At what mileage do 2000 Ford Escape problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 65,000 miles; 20% 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.