2000 Fleetwood PACE ARROW: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
15 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
40,511 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 15 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 2 | 13.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 6.7% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 6.7% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 6.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 6.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | 1 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Structure:Body: 2; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control: 2; Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 1; Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 11 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 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
2000: 2; 2001: 2; 2002: 2; 2005: 2; 2007: 3; 2008: 1; 2010: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10119357 · 2005-05-02 (May 2, 2005)
THE WELDS WHICH HELD THE BODY TO THE FRAME BROKE. IT WAS WELDED BACK TOGETHER, BUT IT FAILED AGAIN.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10119357 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10138843 · 2005-09-27 (September 27, 2005)
CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT HE COULD HAVE THE SAME DEACTIVATION SWITCH PROBLEM IN HIS MOTORHOME THAT IS IN HIS F150. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL ON THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (PART NUMBER F3TA-9F924CA-5219). THE CONSUMER ALSO OWNS A 2000 PACE ARROW WHICH IS BUILT ON A FORD F53 CHASSIS, VIN NUMBER [XXX]. THE PART NUMBER FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATION SWITCH IN THIS VEHICLE IS ALMOST IDENTICAL TO THE ONE RECALLED ON THE CONSUMER'S F150 (PART NUMBER F3TA-9F924CA-9123). THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE SAME OVERHEATING PROBLEM COULD…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10138843 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10202496 · 2007-09-11 (September 11, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE REMEDY FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) WOULD NOT BE PERFORMED UNTIL JANUARY OF 2008. HE WAS ADVISED TO TEMPORARILY DISCONNECT THE CRUISE CONTROL, WHICH HE USES OFTEN. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 16,000.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10202496 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10203022 · 2007-09-14 (September 14, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS BEEN UNABLE TO HAVE HIS VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) SINCE 2005. THE CONTACT HAS BAD KNEES AND CANNOT DISCONNECT THE FEATURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53,000.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10203022 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10209407 · 2007-11-14 (November 14, 2007)
2000 PACE ARROW. RECALL FOR SPEED CONTROL SWITCH. CONSUMER STATES THAT EVERY DEALER IN HER AREA DOES NOT HAVE THE REPLACEMENT PART. DEALERS TOLD HER THEY MIGHT NOT HAVE THE PART UNTIL DECEMBER OF 2007 OR JANUARY OF 2008. *KB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10209407 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10214035 · 2008-01-07 (January 7, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW. IN 2007, THE CONTACT RECEIVED TWO NOTICES FOR RECALL NUMBER 05S28. THE VEHICLE HAS YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL HAS NOT BEEN DISCONNECTED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,800. UPDATED 01/29/08 *BF
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10214035 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10368547 · 2010-12-01 (December 1, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED WHENEVER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED FROM AN IDLE POSITION TO INCLUDE AT 5 MPH OR LESS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. ALL OF THE SPARK PLUGS AND COILS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE SHIFT CHANGING SENSOR ALSO DISPLAYED THAT THE RPMS HAD REACHED THEIR PEAK CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO KILL THE ENGINE. THE SPEED SENSOR IN THE DRIVE TRAIN WAS REPLACED, BUT THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALLOWED …
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10368547 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10443701 · 2012-01-13 (January 13, 2012)
WHILE DRIVING MY MOTOR HOME WHICH IS BUILT ON A 1999 FORD CHASSIS I LOST POWER AND HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT DID NOT SHUT COMPLETELY OFF BUT I HAD NO POWER TO CONTROL THE SPEED. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND TRIED TO START IT AND IT STARTED. AS WE DROVE OFF IT RAN FINE THE REST OF THE TRIP HOME.WHEN I WAS HOME I SCHEDULED TO HAVE IT SERVICED BY MY LOCAL FORD DEALER.THEY PUT IT ON THEIR SCANNER AND FOUND TWO CODES.THE CODES WERE CLEARED AND THEY TEST DROVE IT AND RESCANNED IT AND IT WAS OK. ON 23 FEB 2011 IT WAS IN THE SHOP FOR TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 36,021 miles reported. Look up ODI 10443701 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
03V066000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp
Reported: 2003-03-04 (March 4, 2003)
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
Consequence: IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 7, 2003. 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 FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-445-3307.
NHTSA campaign record ↗07V120000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2007-03-19 (March 19, 2007)
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: FLEETWOOD WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
NHTSA campaign record ↗