How many recalls does the 2000 Ford E-450 have?

The 2000 Ford E-450 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2000 Ford E-450 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2000 Ford E-450?

Of 45 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is tires.

2000 Ford E-450 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2000 Ford E-450 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,700,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 09V399000 2009-10-13 4,500,000 affected

Defect

FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED…

Consequence

A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27,…

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 06V286000 2006-08-01 1,200,000 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequence

OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)

Complaints by component

TIRES

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

SUSPENSION

TIRES:SIDEWALL

TIRES:VALVE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Total complaints45

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford e-450. While driving with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle accelerated at a high speed. The contact depressed the brake pedal multiple times, but the cruise control did not disengage. The contact pressed the off button on the steering wheel and the cruise…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL · reported 2019-07-15

“Our rv has a v-10 engine. We drove 244 miles to the beach on thanksgiving week. No problems until we had to stop and wait on a parking space. We turned the engine off and when we restarted it a spark plug blow out of the engine. It broke the piece on top of it. We were broke down at the beach on a…”

ENGINE · reported 2016-11-22

“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford e450. The vehicle has nexen tires (na), size lt24574r16 (na). While driving 65 mph on the interstate, both the rear passenger and front driver side tires blew out. The contact changed one of the tires and drove to the tire shop. The contact was informed that the…”

TIRES · reported 2008-10-16

“I have a 2000 chateau motor home built on a ford e450 chasis which came with oem tires - firestone steeltex 256/75 r16 tires. As of the date of this complaint, the vehicle and ties have approximately 5,500 miles on them. In approximately 2004, I took the vehicle to the firestone complete auto care…”

TIRES · reported 2008-09-02

“2000 ford e450 caught on fire while driving. Consumer pulled over to the side of the roadway and parked on the berm and vehicle became engulfed in flames. *nj the alternator caught on fire in the engine compartment, which caused the fire. Ohio traffic crash report # 19-0415-91. *jb updated…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR · reported 2008-05-12

“On occasion, when using the right directional turn signal, there is intermittent smoke coming from the steering column along with a strong "burning" smell. Returning the directional to it's neutral position stops the smoking. A ford dealer has replaced the multi-function switch in the steering…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL · reported 2008-03-21

“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford winnebago mini winnie (na). While driving 65 mph, the abs warning light illuminated and the contact smelled something burning. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that when she would depress the brake pedal, the brakes would push back against her foot. The…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2007-12-24

“Four goodyear wrangler ht lt235 65r 16e tires replaced original rv firestone tires at good year dealership, 5375 progress blvd, bethel park pa 15102 [[REDACTED]] on 11/21/2007 at recommendation of goodyear dealership at cost of $744.44. Returned to home and found rear driver outer tire to have…”

TIRES · reported 2007-11-21

Defect investigations

Investigation EA02018 Opened 2002-08-19 · closed 2003-08-22

RAPID TIRE DEFLATION

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON CERTAIN FORD PICKUP TRUCKS AND VANS TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTS OF A VALVE STEM EJECTION (WITH RAPID AIR LOSS) AND A SLOW LEAKING VALVE STEM ON VEHICLE HANDING.DURING THE INVESTIGATION, ODI EVALUATED OVER 1,100 COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY CLAIMS, CONDUCTED VEHICLE DYNAMIC TESTING ON A SUBJECT…

Investigation EA02018 Opened 2002-08-19 · closed 2003-08-22