2000 FORD E-150 PROBLEMS

2000 FORD E-150 PROBLEMS

2000 FORD E-150 PROBLEMS

Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 1. Uncommanded acceleration:

    • Rapid uncommanded acceleration of vehicle to 20 mph
    • Accelerator pedal became stuck while driving at 40 mph
    • Vehicle speed control disconnected but part unavailable

  • 2. Brake issues:

    • Unable to stop before colliding with another vehicle
    • Veering to the left when brakes are applied
    • Vehicle pulls to the right when brakes are applied
    • Brakes vibrate badly and are hard to stop vehicle

  • 3. Suspension issues:

    • Abnormal wear of drivetrain, brake system, and suspension components
    • Vehicle shakes/vibrates at speeds of 50 mph or more, pulls to the left or right
    • Ruptured fuel tank after being parked overnight causes fuel leak

  • 4. Other mechanical problems:

    • Transmission had to be replaced 2 times
    • Engine problems cylinders stop functioning, high voltage coil on spark plug reduces engine reliability
    • Vehicle steering column smokes while driving
    • Wind noise inside cabin while driving
    • Blown spark plug number 6 leads to loud noise, smell of exhaust and gasoline
    • Wheelchair lift caught fire due to battery issue

  • 5. Seatbelt issues:

    • Took 14 days to repair 3 separate jammed seatbelts
    • Front driver and passenger seatbelts are tearing, have been repaired multiple times

  • 6. Tire issues:

    • Tires "peeling" on the sides, exposing the fabric beneath
    • Tire separation issues on front passenger side tire

  • 7. Electrical issues:

    • Battery issues causing dead battery, arcing bare wires, transmission sensor problems
    • Radiator wipers not working, heater fan remains on when ignition switch is off
    • Airbag light illuminates intermittently, air conditioner does not work
    • Television gets no reception in vehicle and windshield leaks

  • 8. Recall and dealer issues:

    • Vehicle involved in recall campaign for defective speed control deactivation switch, part unavailable
    • Vehicle seat belts tearing, Ford unable to determine cause
    • Dealer unable to remedy loud brake squealing and veering, normal for Econoline van according to dealer

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