NHTSA lists 39 complaints for the 2000 Ford Econoline, 3 of them mention a crash and 4 mention a fire. 3 complaints mention an injury, with 9 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FORD ECONOLINE.
At a glance
Complaints
39
With crash
3
With fire
4
With injury (complaints)
3
Injuries
9
Deaths
0
Recalls
3
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
225,000
Investigations
1
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
78
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
Where the complaints are
Top systems
System
Complaints
Share of this vehicle's complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9
23.1%
SUSPENSION
6
15.4%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
7.7%
POWER TRAIN
3
7.7%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
7.7%
STRUCTURE
3
7.7%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
5.1%
EQUIPMENT
2
5.1%
TIRES
2
5.1%
VISIBILITY
2
5.1%
Top subsystems
System
Subsystem
Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WIRING
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
3
SUSPENSION
FRONT
3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE
2
STRUCTURE
BODY
2
TIRES
TREAD/BELT
2
AIR BAGS
FRONTAL
1
EQUIPMENT
APPLIANCE
1
EQUIPMENT
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
1
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Defect: 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 THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
Consequence: 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.
Defect: 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. HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE STATEMENT (excerpt)
Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CUTAWAYS AND STRIPPED CHASSIS WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS. THE LUG NUTS CAN POTENTIALLY BOTTOM OUT ON A SHOULDER ON THE STUDS.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THERE CAN BE AN INADEQUATE CLAMP LOAD TO ATTACH THE WHEEL TO THE AXLE, RESULTING IN NOISE, DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL AND HUB, OR IN EXTREME CASES, LOSS OF A REAR WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL ATTACHING STUDS.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
1 investigations; 0 open.
DP05005
Opened: 2005-09-22. Closed: 2006-01-04.
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 THE DEALER REPAIRING THE VEHICLE, REPORTED THAT A SPARK PLUG DETACHED FROM THE CY
Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
Manufacturer communications
78 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20
POWER TRAIN
13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
5
STRUCTURE
5
SUSPENSION
5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
10148820
Date: 2018-04-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
This 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.
10096433
Date: 2007-09-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
MERLIN MULTIPLEX SYSTEM WHEN A PROER/GROUND LUG IS NOT CORRECTLY TIGHTENED OR BECOMES LOOSE FOR ANY REASON; ERRATIC SYSTEM OPERATION IS POSSIBLE.
10007319
Date: 2005-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM CONCERNS WHEN USING FUEL WITH GREATER THAN 5% BIODIESEL CONCENTRATION. *TT
10013116
Date: 2004-09-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
10008288
Date: 2004-09-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING COLD, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE COLD, OR HARD START. *MJ THIS OASIS UPDATES PREVIOUS OASIS DATED 12/01/03. *TT
10007812
Date: 2004-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Date: 2003-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
AIR BAG LAMP ILLUMINATED. *TT
10004849
Date: 2003-10-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE BUILT AFTER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER 896812 MAY HAVE A INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP) OIL AERATION READING THAT IS HIGHER THAN THE SPECIFICATION. *TT
10004879
Date: 2003-10-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L ENGINE (AFTER SERIAL NUMBER 0661894) - UNDER VALVE COVER (UVC) HARNESS RETAINER CLIP RELEASED FOR SERVICE. INCLUDES 2003 ECONOLINE, SUPER DUTY, F650/750 AND EXCURSION. *TT
10004880
Date: 2003-10-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340, POSSIBLE FALSE CODE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1994-1996 FORD EXCURSION. *TT
Notes on this record
Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.