2000 Ford UTILITY VAN XH: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
97,350 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Power Train:Automatic Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 33.3% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 33.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 33.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 1; Tires: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 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 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
2004: 1; 2008: 2
Pattern summary
Power Train:Automatic Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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 10102748 · 2004-12-11 (December 11, 2004)
2000 FORD WINDSTAR - TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE AT 90,000 MILES HAVE RESEARCHED INTERNET AND HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON FORD 2000 WINDSTAR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH EVEN LESS MILEAGE... HAVE ALSO FOUND COMPLAINTS ON FORD PRIOR YEAR MODELS REGARDING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AS WELL. TRYING TO FIND OUT IF ANY OF THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO NHTSA AND IF SO IF SOMETHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT. CAN YOU ADVISE? (1) NO EVENT LEADING UP TO PROBLEM. (2) ALMOST INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT WHEN TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT (3) HAVE NOT CONTACTED FORD YET. *…
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10102748 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10214425 · 2008-01-10 (January 10, 2008)
VEHICLE FORD WINDSTAR: WAS ON INTERSTATE WHEN SUDDENLY LOST HEAT/AC, CRUISE CONTROL, SPEEDOMETER, AND ONBOARD MONITORING COMPUTER. WAS ON WEEKEND IN THE AFTERNOON STOPPED AT AUTO PARTS STORE FOR ELECTRICAL CHECK DETERMINED BLOWN FUSE. REPLACED FUSE AND SMOKE ROLLED OUT OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHEN TRIED TO START VAN. CUT OFF SWITCH AND TRACED PROBLEM TO FRONT OF MASTER CYLINDER SWITCH (SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH). WE DISCONNECTED THE WIRING FROM THE SWITCH AND WAS ABLE TO RESTORE ALL INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS EXCEPT THE CRUISE CONTROL. STAR…
Owner-reported narrative. 104,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10214425 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10227940 · 2008-05-15 (May 15, 2008)
I NEED TO KNOW IF TIRE AGE AND "DRY ROT" ARE A CONCERN ON A TIRE THAT IS 8 YEARS OLD? I AM A PUBLIC SERVANT (PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE) AND MAKE MANY HOME VISITS. I USE THE VEHICLE PROVIDED TO ME BY THE CITY. THE VEHICLE (VAN) THAT I USE HAS BEEN DEEMED SAFE BY THE CITY'S FLEET MAINTENANCE DEPT. THE TIRES ARE THE ORIGINAL ONES AND WERE MANUFACTURED IN THE YEAR 2000. THE VAN SITS OUTDOORS ALL YEAR ROUND AND THE TIRES NOW HAVE LARGE CRACKS IN THE SIDE AND SMALL (DRY ROT) CRACKING ON THE SIDES OF THE TIRES AND ON THE TREADS. THERE IS STILL A LOT O…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10227940 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.