2000 Ford E-350 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
59 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
99,783 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 30 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 59 complaints (15.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 10.2% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 6.8% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 6.8% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 6.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 3.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Tires | 9 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 8 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 4 |
| Suspension:Front | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
Tires: 9; Tires:Tread/Belt: 8; Fuel System, Diesel: 4; Suspension:Front: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling: 3; Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly: 3; Engine: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 10 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 10
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 29 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2000: 9; 2001: 4; 2002: 1; 2003: 10; 2004: 6; 2005: 7; 2006: 2; 2007: 4; 2008: 5; 2009: 1; 2010: 4; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Tires leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 6 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10116402 · 2005-04-05 (April 5, 2005)
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY MY VAN LOST ALMOST ALL POWER, DROPPING FROM 65 MILES PER HOUR TO 25 MILES PER HOUR. I HAD TO IMMEDIATELY TRY AND MOVE OVER TO THE SLOW LANE. I QUICKLY LOST ALL POWER AND MY STOPPED RUNNING. PART OF MY LEFT REAR WAS SLIGHTLY OUT IN THE TRAFFIC LANE. I CALLED A TOW TRUCK TO HAVE MY VAN TOWED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP THAT MAINTAINS MY VAN. THE DEALER INFORMED ME MY FUEL TANK HAD "DELAMINATED", THE INSIDE COATING HAD DETERIORATED AND HAD CLOGGED THE ENTIRE FULE SYSTEM AND THAT THE TANK, FILTERS, PUMPS AND ALL LINE…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10116402 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10217509 · 2008-02-08 (February 8, 2008)
7.3 LITER DIESEL ENGINE STALLING. FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER REPLACED;FUEL TANK REMOVED AND CLEANED; SILVER PAINT FLAKES WERE FOUND BLOCKING THE FUEL PICKUP. TANK WAS RE-INSTALLED AND PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED WITHIN 100 MILES. VAN WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND TANK WAS REMOVED AGAIN. SILVER PAINT FLAKES WERE FOUND BLOCKING THE FUEL PICKUP LINE AGAIN. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL TANK LINER WAS DE-LAMINATING, AND THE FUEL TANK NEEDED REPLACING. I HAVE THE DEFECTIVE TANK IN MY POSSESSION. THIS WAS A DANGEROUS DEFECT THAT CAU…
Owner-reported narrative. 65,936 miles reported. Look up ODI 10217509 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10082092 · 2004-07-15 (July 15, 2004)
THE REAR BRAKE PADS HAS TO BE REPLACED EVERY 5,000 MILES. THE LAST TIME VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. DEALER HAS BEEN REPLACED. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10082092 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10113014 · 2005-02-24 (February 24, 2005)
WHEN BRAKING ANY SPEED, THE FRONT/REAR BRAKE ROTORS OVERHEAT AND THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED TWICE, BUT THE CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 81,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10113014 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10068600 · 2004-04-21 (April 21, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED FRONT WHEELS SHIMMIED AND STEERING WHEEL SHOOK. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT REPAIRED SOME PARTS ON THE FRONT. THE PROBLEMS RECURRED AFTER THREE REPAIRS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10068600 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10108615 · 2005-01-21 (January 21, 2005)
OWNER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE KEPT GOING STRAIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SPIN BUT IT WOULD NOT ALTER THE DIRECTION. OWNER SAYS THAT THE STEERING BOX WAS EFFECTED. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10108615 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10163195 · 2006-07-23 (July 23, 2006)
ELECTRICAL FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 94,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10163195 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10228692 · 2008-05-22 (May 22, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD E-350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST OF 2007 FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIR IN NOVEMBER OF 2007, BUT THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONSISTENTLY CALLING THE DEALER TO SEE IF THE PART HAD ARRIVED, BUT WAS INFORMED AGAIN THAT THE PART HAD NOT BEEN MANUFACTURED AND TO CALL BACK LATER. THE CONTACT HAS BECOME VERY DISCOURAGED AND DOES NOT KNOW IF THE RECALL PART WILL EVER BE MANUFACTU…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10228692 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 858071 · 2000-03-07 (March 7, 2000)
WHILE TOWING DOWN A HILL TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL AND DRIVER CAN'T CONTROL THE VEHICLE AS IT PICKS UP SPEED. *AK *ML
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 858071 at NHTSA ↗