2000 Ford Motor Home Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2000 Ford Motor Home, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Tires & wheels928.1%
- Driver assistance825.0%
- Steering412.5%
- Suspension26.3%
- Fuel system26.3%
- Engine26.3%
- Visibility13.1%
- Exterior lighting13.1%
- Powertrain (other)13.1%
- Transmission13.1%
- Brakes13.1%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
AT 24,000 MILES ON MOTORHOME FIRESTONE (STEELTES R4S, LT225/75R16 115/112R LOAD RANGE E M/S) ORIGINAL TIRES EXPERIENCED A TREAD SEPARATION. *BF THERE WAS SIX INCHES OF TIRE SURFACE SEPARATION. THIS SEPARATION OCCURED ON NEARLY HALF OF THE TIRE CURCUMFERENCE. THE CONSUMER REPLACED ALL SIX TIRES WITH ANOTHER BRAND. *SC
ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS I HAD 2 DIFFERENT FIRESTONE TIRES LOSTTHE WHOLE TREAD TO CAUSE A FLAT. THE FIRST TIME IN JUNE 2005 WAS A STEER PASSENGER AND THE SECOND TIME IN AUGUST 2005 WAS A INSIDE DUAL PASSENGER TIRE.*AK
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
2000 FORD E-350 RV WITH SPEED CONTROL RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REPAIR HAS YET TO BE MADE AND HE RECEIVED THE RECALL IN SEPTEMBER 2007. THE DEALER KEPT TELLING HIM THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE IN WITHIN 2 TO 3 WEEKS. THE PARTS NEVER CAME. *KB THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE PART WAS AVAILABLE, BUT THE CONSUMER HAD TO OBTAIN FORD'S RELEASE LETTER. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED FORD AND HE WAS TOLD THE PART WOULD NOT BE READY UNTIL JULY 2008.*JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD MOTOR HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME FROM THE DEALER. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF, THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE HARNESS AGAIN, ALONG WITH AN ADAPTER. WHEN THE HARNESS WAS REPLACED, THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID ALL OVER THE WIRES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PISTON STUCK IN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE BRAKE SYSTEM AND CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT AUTHORIZE A FREE REPAIR. THERE WAS NO BRAKE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 14,557.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
STEERING IS OFF CENTERED AND TURN SIGNAL IS INOPERATIVE. *MR
CONSUMER WENT TO HAVE RECALLED #00S48 WORK PERFORMED, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS REFUSED ANY TYPE OF PAPER WORK TO SHOW EXACTLY WHAT WAS DONE TO VEHICLE, THEREFORE CONSUMER IS NOT SURE IF ANYTHING WAS DONE AT ALL, THE AUTO SHOP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PAPER WORK IS NOT GIVEN OUT WHEN WORK IS PERFORMED UNDER WARRANTY.*YD
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT WIPER BLADES WERE REPLACED.(2001 THOR WINDSPORT MOTORHOME, ON A FORD CHASSIS). *YH
CONSUMER WENT TO HAVE RECALLED #00S48 WORK PERFORMED, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS REFUSED ANY TYPE OF PAPER WORK TO SHOW EXACTLY WHAT WAS DONE TO VEHICLE, THEREFORE CONSUMER IS NOT SURE IF ANYTHING WAS DONE AT ALL, THE AUTO SHOP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PAPER WORK IS NOT GIVEN OUT WHEN WORK IS PERFORMED UNDER WARRANTY.*YD
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
NOTICE GAS RUNNING FROM UNDER THE MOTORHOME, FOUND FILTER TUBE WAS TOO BIG FOR FITTINGS.
CONSUMER WENT TO HAVE RECALLED #00S48 WORK PERFORMED, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS REFUSED ANY TYPE OF PAPER WORK TO SHOW EXACTLY WHAT WAS DONE TO VEHICLE, THEREFORE CONSUMER IS NOT SURE IF ANYTHING WAS DONE AT ALL, THE AUTO SHOP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PAPER WORK IS NOT GIVEN OUT WHEN WORK IS PERFORMED UNDER WARRANTY.*YD
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
HEAVY RAIN,DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT TIME,ENGINE BREATHER TUBE AND FILTER IN FRONT OF RADIATOR SUCKED UP WATER IN LARGE AMOUNTS CAUSING THE FILTER ELEMENT TO COLLASPE AND RESTRICT AIR INTAKE TO THE ENGINE,CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER AND ENGINE RPM. STEERING CONTROL AND BRAKES BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. I BELIEVE THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN IF CAUGHT ON THE ROAD DURING ANY RAIN STORM. A CALL TO OUR LOCAL FORD DEALER CAUSED THEM TO SEARCH FOR A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM,TO OTHER GEORGETOWN MOTOR HOMES ON FORD CHASSIS AND FOUND NONE. HE INFORMED ME THAT THEY DID HAVE A MODIFICATION KIT FOR THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM AVAILABLE AND THAT THEY WOULD INSTALL IT FOR ABOUT $250.00 OR SO. I OF COURSE HAD INSTALLED TO AVOID ANY MORE PROBLEMS. I BELIEVE THAT IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT BY FORD OR THE MOTOR HOME ASSEMBLER. *TR
CONSUMER WENT TO HAVE RECALLED #00S48 WORK PERFORMED, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS REFUSED ANY TYPE OF PAPER WORK TO SHOW EXACTLY WHAT WAS DONE TO VEHICLE, THEREFORE CONSUMER IS NOT SURE IF ANYTHING WAS DONE AT ALL, THE AUTO SHOP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PAPER WORK IS NOT GIVEN OUT WHEN WORK IS PERFORMED UNDER WARRANTY.*YD
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT WIPER BLADES WERE REPLACED.(2001 THOR WINDSPORT MOTORHOME, ON A FORD CHASSIS). *YH
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
STEERING IS OFF CENTERED AND TURN SIGNAL IS INOPERATIVE. *MR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
2 BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE U-JOINT FLANGE OF THE DRIVESHAFT TO THE PLATE ON THE PARKING BRAKE DRUM CAME OFF, THE OTHER 2 BOLTS ATTACHING THE FLANGE WERE ALSO LOOSE. *SLC
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER HAVING PROBLEMS, AND FORD KNOWING OF THIS , WHY NO RECALL ON THIS V.10 TRANSMISSION. *LA
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD MOTOR HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME FROM THE DEALER. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF, THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE HARNESS AGAIN, ALONG WITH AN ADAPTER. WHEN THE HARNESS WAS REPLACED, THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID ALL OVER THE WIRES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PISTON STUCK IN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE BRAKE SYSTEM AND CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT AUTHORIZE A FREE REPAIR. THERE WAS NO BRAKE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 14,557.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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