Owners have filed 46 complaints
about the 2000 Ford Econoline with NHTSA between 2000 and 2010.
The largest single group is the acceleration & cruise control.
Across this model's run it ranks 8 of 11 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 31
Against the median year of the Ford Econoline. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
28.3% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 28
17% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2000 Ford Econoline
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Acceleration & Cruise Control
919.6%
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 50,000 mi
Suspension
715.2%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Body & Structure
613.0%
Brakes
48.7%
Electrical System
36.5%
1 crashes, 2 fires · median 75,000 mi
Transmission & Drivetrain
36.5%
Median failure at 84,000 miles
Equipment & Accessories
24.3%
0 crashes, 1 fires
Tires
24.3%
Median failure at 30,000 miles
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
24.3%
Engine & Cooling
24.3%
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 50,000 mi
Other & Unspecified
12.2%
Seat Belts
12.2%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Wheels
12.2%
Median failure at 39,000 miles
Fuel & Propulsion
12.2%
Steering
12.2%
Airbags
12.2%
1 crashes, 0 fires
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
25,000 – 49,999 miles
233.3%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
233.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
233.3%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jan 2000peak 4Jan 2010
NHTSA investigations into the 2000 Ford Econoline
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
DP05005Opened 22 Sep 2005Closed 4 Jan 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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 CYLINDER AND/OR EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE.AS OF DECEMBER 8, 2005, ODI IS NOT AWARE OF ANY ALLEGATIONS WHERE THE ALLEGED DEFECT RESULTED IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, A CRASH, AN INJURY, OR A FATALITY IN A...
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Unknown, DCFire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
2000 FORD ECONOLINE VAN INCLUDED IN A RECALL BUT THE VEHICLE WAS ALREADY BURNED DUE TO THE DEFECT.
NHTSA complaint #10302808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Riverside, CACrash6 injured
SUSPENSION
CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD FISH TAIL. DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. *AK DUE TO THE VEHICLE FISHTAILING THERE WAS A CRASH. *JB
NHTSA complaint #10040763 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Topeka, KSFire
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH THAT CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL.
NHTSA complaint #10039771 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Margate, FLCrashFire1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
THE VAN SMELLED OF BURNING RUBBER SEVERAL TIMES DURING MY 1000 MILE DEER HUNTING TRIP TO WEST VIRGINIA. I STOPPED AT MY NEPHEW JOHN DAILEY'S HOME (A DEPUTY SHERRIF IN PUTNAM COUNTY WV)TO UNLOAD MY GUNS AND A FEW MAJOR ITEMS. I INFORMED HIM I SMELLED BURNING RUBBER IN MY VAN AND WAS TAKING IT TO THE FORD GARAGE TO BE CHECKED. APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES FROM HIS HOME SMOKE BILLOWED FROM BENEATH THE DASH. IT SEEMED TO ORIGINATE UNDER THE DASH APPROXIMATELY HALF WAY ACROSS THE VEHICLE. IT SEEMED TO COME FROM SOMEWHERE BEHIND THE RADIO. I HAD A BAG OF TRASH AND OLD NEWSPAPERS ALONG WITH PAPER BAGS OF BELONGINGS ON THE FLOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, IN THE SEAT AND BEHIND THE PASSENGER SEAT. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE PAPER MATERIALS ON THE FRONT FLOOR WERE ON FIRE AND IT SPREAD QUICKLY ACROSS THE SEAT TO THE REAR COMPARTMENT. I SLOWED THE VEHICLE TO JUMP OUT BUT CARS WERE STOPPED IN THE OTHER LANE. PARENTS HAD PICKED UP CHILDREN FROM SCHOOL AND THE LONG LINE OF VEHICLES WERE FILLED WITH CHILDREN. I WAS AFRAID THE ABANDONED VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO TRAVEL DOWN THE ROAD AND HIT ONE OR MORE OF THE CARS. SO I TRIED TO DRIVE IT OFF THE ROAD TO A SAFE RESTING PLACE BEFORE JUMPING OUT. I JUMPED OUT AS I STEERED IT ACROSS THE DITCH AND UP ON THE BANK BESIDE THE ROAD. IT ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO THE DITCH WERE IT BURNED COMPLETELY. I CONTACTED THE DEALER FROM WHOM I HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE JUST A FEW MONTHS EARLIER AND TOLD HIM WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I HOPED FOR A DISCOUNT ON A REPLACEMENT VAN BUT I WAS TREATED RUDELY. UPON THE ADVICE OF AND WITH THE HELP OF THE SERVICE MANAGER I COMPLETED A DEALER REQUEST FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS REVIEW. I FOLLOWED UP WITH THE DEALER TO AS CERTAIN HE STATUS OF MY REQUEST BUT HE HAS NEVER HAD ANY INFORMATION. TO DATE NOON HAS CONTACTED ME ABOUT THE INCIDENT. ON MY WAS HOME TO FLORIDA I RELAYED MY INCIDEN TO A FEW INDIVIDUALS AT REST AREAS, GAS STATIONS, ETC AND FOUND THREE (3) HAD PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF 2000 FORD ECONOLINE VANS THAT HAD BURN
NHTSA complaint #769721 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Garlan, TXFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
AFTER DRIVING AND PARKING VEHICLE, POLICE KNOCKED ON CONSUMER'S HOUSE DOOR TO ALERT HIM THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID THAT FIRE HAD STARTED IN ENGINE THROUGH DASHBOARD INTO PASSENGER'S SEAT.*AK *SLC
NHTSA complaint #887126 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Garlan, TXFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
AFTER DRIVING AND PARKING VEHICLE, POLICE KNOCKED ON CONSUMER'S HOUSE DOOR TO ALERT HIM THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID THAT FIRE HAD STARTED IN ENGINE THROUGH DASHBOARD INTO PASSENGER'S SEAT.*AK *SLC
NHTSA complaint #887126 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Unknown, DCFire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
2000 FORD ECONOLINE VAN INCLUDED IN A RECALL BUT THE VEHICLE WAS ALREADY BURNED DUE TO THE DEFECT.
NHTSA complaint #10302808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charleston, WV
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
REC'D NOTIFICATION OF A SAFETY RECALL DATED AUGUST 2007, RECALL # 0S28 I HAVE CALLED REPEATEDLY REGARDING THIS REPAIR, BUT THEY STATE THE REQUIRED PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. AS OF TODAY I WAS INFORMED THAT IT WILL BE AT LEAST JUNE 2008 WHEN THIS CAN BE DONE. A 10 MONTH WAIT FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS ON A SAFETY RECALL SEEMS RATHER OUT OF THE ORDINARY. FORD 2000 ECONOLINE VAN.
NHTSA complaint #10223394 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesEustace, TX
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ECONOLINE VAN. SHE RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST 2007. SHE NOTIFIED THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY ADVISED HER TO CALL PERIODICALLY TO SEE IF THE PART WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH WAS NOT DISCONNECTED; HOWEVER, SHE IS AWARE THAT IT CAN CAUSE A FIRE. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS JUNE 2000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
NHTSA complaint #10221463 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Princess Anne, MD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD ECONOLINE 150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE DEALERS IN HIS STATE ADVISED HIM THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2008; HOWEVER, THEY ONLY HAVE PARTS TO REDO THE PREVIOUS REPAIR. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,450. UPDATE 04-02-08
NHTSA complaint #10220609 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Shepherdsville, KY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. SINCE THAT TIME, HE HAS BEEN CALLING FORD EVERY SINCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH OF 2008. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE PURCHASE DATE AND RECALL NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,000. UPDATED 01-29-08. *KB UPDATED 01/29/08
NHTSA complaint #10213673 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Belzoni, MS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
RECALL ON SCDS FORD MTR CO. AUGUST 2007. AS OF TODATE THIS PART IS STILL NOT AVAILBLE.
NHTSA complaint #10213549 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dothan, AL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2000 FORD ECONOLINE WITH RECALL FOR SPEED CONTROL SWITCH. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER TOLD HIM THE PARTS WERE BACK ORDERED. HE KEPT CALLING BACK AND WAS FINALLY TOLD THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN APRIL 2008.
NHTSA complaint #10213913 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Monrovia, MD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN JULY OF 2007 FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL. SHE RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE IN DECEMBER STATING THAT THE PARTS WERE STILL UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER HAS NOT OFFERED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FORD RECALL NUMBER WAS 05S28. THERE IS NO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER AVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
NHTSA complaint #10210814 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dublin, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD ECONOLINE. THE PART THAT IS ON RECALL IS NOT READY OR IN-STOCK TO GET HIS CAR FIXED IN A REASONABLE TIME UNTIL DECEMBER 2007. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 125,000. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME. UPDATED 01/07/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALERSHIP, SO THE CRUISE CONTROL COULD BE DISCONNECTED. UPDATED 12/12/07
NHTSA complaint #10202226 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesGoresperings, MS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD ECONOLINE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE MISFIRED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE COIL PACK, HOWEVER, IT FAILED AFTER 1,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REMAINS PARKED MOSTLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
NHTSA complaint #10201938 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grand Rapids, MI
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
WATER LEAKING INTO FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE, DAMAGING CARPETING AND CAUSING MILDEW DAMAGE...HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND SOURCE OF LEAK...BUT DAMPNESS OCCURS EVEN WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT BEING DRIVEN, EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR SNOWS.
NHTSA complaint #10126276 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grand Rapids, MI
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
WATER LEAKING INTO FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE, DAMAGING CARPETING AND CAUSING MILDEW DAMAGE...HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND SOURCE OF LEAK...BUT DAMPNESS OCCURS EVEN WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT BEING DRIVEN, EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR SNOWS.
NHTSA complaint #10126276 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grand Rapids, MI
STRUCTURE
WATER LEAKING INTO FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE, DAMAGING CARPETING AND CAUSING MILDEW DAMAGE...HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND SOURCE OF LEAK...BUT DAMPNESS OCCURS EVEN WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT BEING DRIVEN, EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR SNOWS.
NHTSA complaint #10126276 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grand Rapids, MI
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
WATER LEAKING INTO FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE, DAMAGING CARPETING AND CAUSING MILDEW DAMAGE...HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND SOURCE OF LEAK...BUT DAMPNESS OCCURS EVEN WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT BEING DRIVEN, EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR SNOWS.
NHTSA complaint #10126276 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesSedgwick, KS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
WINDSHIELD WIPER FUSE (30 AMP INSIDE FUSE PANEL) KEEPS BLOWING. THERE WAS NO EVENT EXCEPT A SMALL BUMP ( SMALL BUMP ) IN THE ROAD. THIS CAUSED RADIO TO POWER OFF FOR SECOND THEN COME BACK ON. SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING OUT FROM UNDER STEERING SIDE DASH. I REFUSED, AND WIPERS WOULD WORK UNTIL I ANY MINOR DIP,BUMP,OR TURNING WOULD CAUSE FUSE TO BLOW. NOW THE FUSE BLOWS AS SOON AS IT IS PUT IN. SAFETY ITEM, WIPERS ARE NEEDED TO DRIVE SAFE, IN FOG,RAIN AND SNOW
NHTSA complaint #10111836 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 84,000 milesMidlothian, VA
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
FRONT WELD AT UNIVERSAL JOINT, FAILED CAUSING DRIVESHAFT TO DROP TO THE GROUND WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. EXAMINATION OF THE FAILED COMPONENTS SUGGESTS A LIKELY FATIGUE FAILURE CAUSED BY A POOR WELD. WELD CONTAINED SPHERE-SHAPED PORES AND WAS NOT CENTERED ON THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE U-JOINT AND THE SHAFT. ALTHOUGH FAILURE WAS LIKELY CAUSED BY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, DEALER HAS THUS FAR DENIED A WARRANTY CLAIM CITING TO THE VEHICLE'S MILEAGE. SINCE THIS WELD WAS PROBABLY PRODUCED BY AUTOMATED EQUIPMENT, IT IS CONCEIVABLE THAT OTHER DRIVESHAFTS MANUFACTURED DURING THE SAME TIME PERIOD MAY ALSO BE DEFECTIVE. A FAILURE AT A HIGHER SPEED, SUCH AS ON THE HIGHWAY, MAY RESULT IN MUCH MORE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES.
NHTSA complaint #10066444 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 39,000 milesDanbury, CT
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
CONSUMER HEARD A FUNNY NOISE WHILE DRIVING, AND WAS TOLD BY PASSING MOTORIST THAT THE REAR TIRE WAS SHIMMYING BACK AND FORTH, AND WAS READY TO FALL OFF. UPON INSPECTION OF THE TIRE BY THE DEALERSHIP, THEY INDICATED THAT A LUG BROKE.
NHTSA complaint #10057697 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesPhoenix, AZ
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. *AK *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10044467 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Riverside, CACrash6 injured
SUSPENSION
CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD FISH TAIL. DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. *AK DUE TO THE VEHICLE FISHTAILING THERE WAS A CRASH. *JB
NHTSA complaint #10040763 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Topeka, KSFire
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH THAT CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL.
NHTSA complaint #10039771 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Margate, FLCrashFire1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
THE VAN SMELLED OF BURNING RUBBER SEVERAL TIMES DURING MY 1000 MILE DEER HUNTING TRIP TO WEST VIRGINIA. I STOPPED AT MY NEPHEW JOHN DAILEY'S HOME (A DEPUTY SHERRIF IN PUTNAM COUNTY WV)TO UNLOAD MY GUNS AND A FEW MAJOR ITEMS. I INFORMED HIM I SMELLED BURNING RUBBER IN MY VAN AND WAS TAKING IT TO THE FORD GARAGE TO BE CHECKED. APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES FROM HIS HOME SMOKE BILLOWED FROM BENEATH THE DASH. IT SEEMED TO ORIGINATE UNDER THE DASH APPROXIMATELY HALF WAY ACROSS THE VEHICLE. IT SEEMED TO COME FROM SOMEWHERE BEHIND THE RADIO. I HAD A BAG OF TRASH AND OLD NEWSPAPERS ALONG WITH PAPER BAGS OF BELONGINGS ON THE FLOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, IN THE SEAT AND BEHIND THE PASSENGER SEAT. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE PAPER MATERIALS ON THE FRONT FLOOR WERE ON FIRE AND IT SPREAD QUICKLY ACROSS THE SEAT TO THE REAR COMPARTMENT. I SLOWED THE VEHICLE TO JUMP OUT BUT CARS WERE STOPPED IN THE OTHER LANE. PARENTS HAD PICKED UP CHILDREN FROM SCHOOL AND THE LONG LINE OF VEHICLES WERE FILLED WITH CHILDREN. I WAS AFRAID THE ABANDONED VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO TRAVEL DOWN THE ROAD AND HIT ONE OR MORE OF THE CARS. SO I TRIED TO DRIVE IT OFF THE ROAD TO A SAFE RESTING PLACE BEFORE JUMPING OUT. I JUMPED OUT AS I STEERED IT ACROSS THE DITCH AND UP ON THE BANK BESIDE THE ROAD. IT ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO THE DITCH WERE IT BURNED COMPLETELY. I CONTACTED THE DEALER FROM WHOM I HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE JUST A FEW MONTHS EARLIER AND TOLD HIM WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I HOPED FOR A DISCOUNT ON A REPLACEMENT VAN BUT I WAS TREATED RUDELY. UPON THE ADVICE OF AND WITH THE HELP OF THE SERVICE MANAGER I COMPLETED A DEALER REQUEST FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS REVIEW. I FOLLOWED UP WITH THE DEALER TO AS CERTAIN HE STATUS OF MY REQUEST BUT HE HAS NEVER HAD ANY INFORMATION. TO DATE NOON HAS CONTACTED ME ABOUT THE INCIDENT. ON MY WAS HOME TO FLORIDA I RELAYED MY INCIDEN TO A FEW INDIVIDUALS AT REST AREAS, GAS STATIONS, ETC AND FOUND THREE (3) HAD PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF 2000 FORD ECONOLINE VANS THAT HAD BURN
NHTSA complaint #769721 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Slidell, LA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE PROCEEDING SLOWLY, APPROX. 3 MPH, MOVING UP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO THE LEFT, FELT SLACK WITH SOME SLIGHT VIBRATION & POPPING AT , AND WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKES IT ALMOST SEEMED AS THOSE THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. PEDAL WOULD ONLY DEPRESS APPROX 1/4 , WITH SOME VIBRATION IN PEDAL, WITH A GRUMBLING NOISE. THE VAN THEN FELT AS THOUGH BRAKES LOCKED UP WITH THE REAR END SLIDING. NO COLLISION BUT WAS EXTREMELY CLOSE. THERE WERE NO HIGH SPEEDS INVOLVED & IN ADDITION THE ROADS WERE NOT WET. THE VAN WAS THEN TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHERE THE PROBLEM WOULD NOT DUPLICATE; THEREFORE NO ACTION WAS TAKEN FOR REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #765306 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Snohomish, WA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN BRAKING CONSUMER'S FOOT COME IN CONTACT WITH FOOT REST AND INTERFERED WITH BRAKING PRESSURE OF BRAKE PEDAL. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8005112 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
League City, TX
POWER TRAIN
DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER INTERMITTENTLY FAILS, AND DRIVER CANNOT DETERMINE THE SPEED AT WHICH VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. DURATION OF FAILURE WILL LAST FOR A FEW MINUTES OR FOR LONGER THAN A WEEK. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AT 34,000 MILES WHEN PROBLEM FIRST APPEARED, AND REPLACED A FUSE WHICH TEMPORARILY REMEDIED THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, WITH 43,000 MILES ON VEHICLE, PROBLEM HAS STARTED TO REOCCUR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.
NHTSA complaint #8002269 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Menard, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THERE IS VIBRATION ,AND VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE OR MADE ANY ADJUSTMENTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.
NHTSA complaint #898852 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.