2000 Ford E-150 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (6) · Suspension:front (3) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
20 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Seats 2010-06-17 · campaign 10V270000 · 4 vehicles
Defect: ACCESS OPTIONS IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRUCKS AND VANS BUILT ON FORD E150, E350, TOYOTA SIENNA, AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THE SIX WAY POWER SEAT BASE MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE (COLD) WELD ON THE PIVOT PIN WHICH IS WELDED TO THE SWIVEL PLATE. THE WELD COULD FAIL.
Risk: THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.
Fix: THE SWIVEL PLATE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACCESS OPTION AT 831-722-6804.
Service bulletins (16)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes, Air 2007-09-19 · 071110 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes. *nj
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2006-12-01 · 19527 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
headlight adjustment needed. *kb
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2005-07-01 · 18735 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
headlight adjustment - chassis cab incomplete vehicles. *tt
Suspension 2005-01-01 · 05248 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance. *tt
Power Train 2004-10-01 · 18250 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
intermittent clunk on 3-2 downshift during coastdown/tip-in. oasis. to include 2005 f-150, e-series and expedition. *tt
Suspension:front 2004-01-01 · 17520 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
clunk from front suspension. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 16 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.