2000 Ford E-250
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 2000 Ford E-250. Newest first.
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 deactivation switch (scds). the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
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 as necessary. repairs will be completed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 27, 2009. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
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. the affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that IS not compatible with…
Risk and remedy
Risk
As a result, the fuse IS located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
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.
On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly IS out of alignment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. sure-lok will handle the repairs for this campaign. owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.
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 expiration date of the CNG tank.…
Risk and remedy
Risk
These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.
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. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Owner complaints
18 complaints3 involved a crash2 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body · Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 2000 ford E-250. The contact stated that the speed control switch became detached from the vehicle. The contact was unable to activate the cruise control and stated that there was corrosion on the area that was exposed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
2000 ford E250 van, purchased new aug 2000. Purchased extended warranty, 5 years. november 2005; harmonic balancer fell off engine. ~79K miles (approx 3 months out of warranty) towed to dealer and repaired. july 2007; harmonic balancer fell off engine. ~101K miles. Towed to dealer and repaired.…
2000 ford E250 van, purchased new aug 2000. Purchased extended warranty, 5 years. november 2005; harmonic balancer fell off engine. ~79K miles (approx 3 months out of warranty) towed to dealer and repaired. july 2007; harmonic balancer fell off engine. ~101K miles. Towed to dealer and repaired. Repair parts are warranted for 12 months. This IS 8 months out of warranty. please note: harmonic balancers do not usually fall off of engines. this repair has a 12 month warranty. *Jb
- Electrical system › Wiring
Under hood fire. *jb
- Electrical system
Dt*: the contact stated while sitting in the driveway for two days, the vehicle caught on fire and caused damage to the contact's house, the neighbor's house and another vehicle owned by the contact. both vehicles were totaled. the fire department was called and extinguished the fires. the fire…
Dt*: the contact stated while sitting in the driveway for two days, the vehicle caught on fire and caused damage to the contact's house, the neighbor's house and another vehicle owned by the contact. both vehicles were totaled. the fire department was called and extinguished the fires. the fire department determined the fire originated in the wiring of the vehicle in back of the battery. there were no problems with the vehicle prior to the incident. the dealership was notified.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Broken valve spring, 2 bent piston rods, 1 broken piston rod, two damaged pistons, 2 heads replaced, gaskets replaced water has been the cause but the intake manifold has always tested ok as well as the heads. *jb
- Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
Spare tire on 2000 ford econoline 250 was defective and could not be used. oung ford in charlotte, nc denies responsibility and firestone tires claims that the tire was manufactured in 1998 and IS therefore out of warranty.*ak firestone lt225/75r16 tubeless radial tire, 32480ur bm18047. *bf *nm
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Power steering leaks and pump failure on 2000 ford econline E250. Vehicles had pumps relaced. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
215/75R/16 firestone steelex with over 50% of life left separated from its tread. The 3/4 ton van skidded all over the highway, and finally rolled over. The van was totaled. The tire failed when less then mid life was left. *nlm
- Suspension
When the brake was applied, the vehicle would vibrate and pull to the left or right, the dealer informed consumer it was a product defect and would no longer repair, since there really was no solution. Ts *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle will pull either right or left when applying the brakes. Sometimes it will go into the other lane .this will occur for days then stop for a few days. Its been in the dealership and still pulls. This IS the second 2000 van that did this. The dealership gave me another vehicle in aug, 2000. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying brakes vehicle pulls to right. in snow brakes lock up. *Ak consumer states when brakes fail, there IS steering ability. *slc
- Power train › Automatic transmission
This vehicle has a "dead" spot between park and reverse giving one the impresion that the car IS in park when in fact it IS between park and reverse. It falls into this position rather easily. When the spring on the shifter itself IS released it snaps mimiking the sound of the shifter engaging…
This vehicle has a "dead" spot between park and reverse giving one the impresion that the car IS in park when in fact it IS between park and reverse. It falls into this position rather easily. When the spring on the shifter itself IS released it snaps mimiking the sound of the shifter engaging fully in park. The car will now be in a neutral postion where as the motor can be reved as if one was in park . Needless to say the car sliped into reverse after I had exited the vehicle causing an accident. In my opinion the shifter should not be able to get in this position as easily as it does and an "idiot" noise should sound if the door IS openend letting one know the car IS not engaged in park properly. This almost caused a catostophic accident. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brake failure. *ak
- Suspension › Rear
Rear end keeps grabbing when making a bend,eventually failing, and causing loss of control. Rear end has been replaced 3 times within 12,000 miles . Dealer can only suggest to add more miles, and clutches will wear in. *ak
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion) · Suspension
Vehicle will wander off to the left and right intermittently. consumer took vehicle to the dealership, and they replaced steering gear box and adjusted it. Consumer IS still having the same problem. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer was traveling about 25 mph and attempted to stop, and van would not stop. brakes went to the floor. vehicle finally stopped, but was out of proper lane, and went into the enter section. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension system
When driving vehicle pulls to the left, causing poor vehicle control. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While traveling and when applying brakes vehicle continued to travel. applied brakes and brake pedal went to floorboard, causing consumer to hit a tree. Upon impact, driver's side air bag deployed. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- HVAC Switch Failures
This investigation was opened based on one complaint and reports from four transportation fleets alleging 182 blower motor control switch failures.ODI was concerned that these melting and burning switches could lead to an open flame that could spread throughout the vehicle.After a comprehensive review of all data…
This investigation was opened based on one complaint and reports from four transportation fleets alleging 182 blower motor control switch failures.ODI was concerned that these melting and burning switches could lead to an open flame that could spread throughout the vehicle.After a comprehensive review of all data related to overheating blower motor control switches in the subject vehicles, ODI did not identify the existence of a safety defect trend.ODI reviewed 1,036 complaints, claims, and field reports of failed blower motor control switches and determined that only two fires were likely to have been caused by a failing subject blower motor control switch.This represents a failure rate of 0.2 R/100K on a population of 1,076,975 vehicles that have been in service for up to 14 years.ODI has found that when the subject switches do fail and begin to melt, they are constructed in a manner that typically prevents the failing switch from igniting and developing into an open flame.Ford Motor Company has agreed to take two actions to further reduce the likelihood an overheated blower motor switch in the subject vehicles.Ford informed ODI that it has implemented a series of design changes to the subject switch that will help prevent it from developing internal high resistance short circuits.Ford has also informed ODI that it would release a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB-11-11-21) instructing subject vehicle owners to replace the electrical connector at the same time a failed switch is replaced.In light of the low rate of failure resulting in open flame and fire spread on the subject vehicles, and Ford's actions to reduce the likelihood of a switch failure through switch design changes and a TSB, further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.The ODI complaints cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following (ODI) numbers: 10427875, 10114393, 10257890For additional information, see the attached closing report.
- 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…
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 ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi IS not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi IS aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi?s analysis showed, it IS possible for a spark plug to detach from the engine cylinder threads in the subject vehicles.however, odi?s analysis of 474 complaints describing such incidents found only a very few alleged any safety-related consequences.none of these showed any evidence of a serious safety consequence.given the large population and relatively long exposure time of the subject vehicles, the complaint analysis indicates that the risk to motor vehicle safety from the alleged defect IS very low.in view of the foregoing, it IS unlikely that nhtsa would issue an order for the notification and remedy of the alleged defect at the conclusion of the investigation requested in the petition.therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize nhtsa?s limited resources to best accomplish the agency?s safety mission, the petition IS denied.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10148820This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible increase in steering effort.
- 10022675Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes.
- 10022232Headlight adjustment needed.
- 10018941Vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance.
- 10017865Headlight adjustment - chassis cab incomplete vehicles.
- 10010743Intermittent clunk on 3-2 downshift during coastdown/tip-in. Oasis. To include 2005 F-150, e-series and expedition.
- 10007350Clunk from front suspension.
- 10004072A bump steer steering feeling, noted when the vehicle's front wheels/tires contact road surface irregularities.
- 6090542Information regarding front cover & water pump bolts-torque valve revision/3.8-4.2l. *Mjs
- 6090309Information regarding a change in the torque values of the engine front cover water pump bolts.
- 637767Subject regarding early wear of the inner brake pad on the rear disc brakes.
- 637519Some vehicles equipped with 4r70w transmission (driveshaft >70 inch) may exhibit a vibration / roughness on acceleration or under load at about 50-55 mph.
- 630683Concerns with bump steer steering feeling noted when front wheels / tires contact road surface irregularities.
- 630681Concerns with dana 60 semi-float axles exhibiting a condition of axle chatter on turns.
- 630150Some vehicles without front brake dust shields may exhibit premature wear of the front wheel bearings.
- 624689Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel fill valve sealing condition.
- 622802Some vehicles equipped with 4r70w transmission (driveshaft >70 inch) may exhibit a driveline vibration / roughness on acceleration or under load at about 50 - 55 mph.
- 620986Subject regarding overview of bi-fuel CNG vehicle parameter identification data (pid), inputs and outputs as a diagnostic aid for bi-fuel vehicles.
- 620283Information pertaining to vehicles exhibiting damage to the lower rear brake caliper boots when the vehicle IS driven extensively on gravel surfaces.
- 620240Some vehicles may exhibit early wear of the inner brake pad on the rear disc brakes when operated in mud, slush, dirt, or other severe conditions.
- 620226Some vehicles built before feburary 15, 2001 may exhibit a constant squealing sound from the front wheels while driving. This may be caused by excessive side to side travel of the anti-rattle clip on the front brake caliper adaptor face.
- 617963Some vehicles may exhibit early wear of the inner brake pad on the rear disc brakes, if used in mud, slush, dirt, or other severe conditions.
- 613616Information regarding vehicles equipped with 4 wheel disc brakes starting january 10, 2000. **Mr
- 613574Some vehicles may exhibit damage to the lower rear brake caliber boots when the vehicle IS used extensively on gravel surfaces. **Mr
- 612791Vehicles without front dust shields may exhibit premature wear of the front wheel bearings due to damaged inner wheel bearing seals. *Mjs
- 612667Some vehicles may exhibit damage to the lower rear brake caliper boots when the vehicle IS driven extensively on gravel surfaces.
- 612481Some vehicles may exhibit damage to the lower rear brake caliper boots when the vehicle IS driven extensively on gravel surfaces.
- 612425Information on vehicles equipped with 4 wheel disc brakes starting january 10, 2000.
- 612290Without front brake dust shields may exhibit premature wear of the front wheel bearings due to damaged inner wheel bearing seals.
- 612267Information on vehicles equipped with 4 wheel disc brakes.
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