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2000 Ford E-150 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

50 owner complaints analyzed

5 distinct recall campaigns

104,602 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2000 model year. Data updated: . 20 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 50 complaints (12.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior816.0%
Fuel system concerns510.0%
Steering behavior48.0%
Transmission and shifting36.0%
Electrical and battery issues36.0%
Engine operation12.0%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Vehicle Speed Control
6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
Air Bags
3
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
Suspension:Front
3
Electrical System
2
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
2
Fuel System, Gasoline
2
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Vehicle Speed Control6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip4
Air Bags3
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine3
Suspension:Front3
Electrical System2
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility2
Fuel System, Gasoline2

Vehicle Speed Control: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 4; Air Bags: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Suspension:Front: 3; Electrical System: 2; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
1
25,000 to 49,999
3
50,000 to 74,999
3
75,000 to 99,999
2
100,000 to 149,999
7
150,000 and above
4
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0001
25,000 to 49,9993
50,000 to 74,9993
75,000 to 99,9992
100,000 to 149,9997
150,000 and above4

Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 4

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 30 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2000
3
2001
6
2002
7
2003
5
2004
6
2005
2
2006
2
2007
6
2008
4
2009
1
2010
1
2011
2
2012
2
2015
1
2019
1
2025
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20003
20016
20027
20035
20046
20052
20062
20076
20084
20091
20101
20112
20122
20151
20191
20251

2000: 3; 2001: 6; 2002: 7; 2003: 5; 2004: 6; 2005: 2; 2006: 2; 2007: 6; 2008: 4; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 2; 2012: 2; 2015: 1; 2019: 1; 2025: 1

Pattern summary

Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10083496 · 2004-07-19 (July 19, 2004)

ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S BRAKES AND SUSPENSION.*MR DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING OVERWEIGHTED BY WITH THE MOBILITY CONVERSATIONS PACKAGE SYSTEM THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ABNORMAL WEAR OF THE DRIVETRAIN, BRAKE SYSTEM AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS OVERWEIGHT WHEN THE CONSUMER ALONG WITH HIS WHEELCHAIR AND A FORTH OF A TANK OF GAS WHERE IN THE VEHICLE. *NM

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Owner report 10219164 · 2008-02-26 (February 26, 2008)

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND OFF, THE SWITCH MOUNTED IN THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAUGHT FIRE. THE SWITCH AND CONNECTOR WERE DESTROYED. I WAS NEARBY WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AND WAS ABLE TO DOUSE THE FLAMES, THEREBY PREVENTING FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 100,203 miles reported. Look up ODI 10219164 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10289950 · 2009-10-27 (October 27, 2009)

AFTER FILING UP GAS TANK AND PARKING VEHICLE - NOTICED GAS LEAKING FROM GAS TANK - HAD A FORD MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND HE SAID IT LOOKED LIKE SIMILAR PROBLEM HE HAD SEEN WITH OTHER FORD E-150S THAT HAD CRACK IN 35 GALLON MID-SHIP FUEL TANK WHERE IT [TANK] CONTACTS THE FRAME CROSS MEMBER - HE TOLD ME TO LOOK IT UP ON LINE... I DID AND I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SUPPORT - THEY SAID THIS RECALL APPLIED TO E-150S BUILT AT LORAINNE PLAINT BETWEEN APRIL 1996 AND NOVEMBER 2000... THEY LOOKED UP MY VIN AND SAID IT WAS BUILT IN NOVEMBER 1999 AT THE LORAINE P…

Owner-reported narrative. 191,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10289950 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10369505 · 2010-12-07 (December 7, 2010)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2000 FORD E150 . THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT FIRST NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A FRACTURE IN THE FUEL TANK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 63,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10369505 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10196423 · 2007-07-16 (July 16, 2007)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD E150. ON JULY 13, 2007, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING COLUMN BEGAN SMOKING. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 83,000. UPDATED 08/13/07 *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 83,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10196423 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 743949 · 2001-04-12 (April 12, 2001)

WHEN REACHING THE SPEED OF 50 MPH OR MORE THE VEHICLE VIBRATES/SHAKES, WHICH PULLS TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT MAKING IT HARD TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S VERY WINDY OUT. ALSO, WHEN TURNING ON THE A/C THERE IS A VERY STRONG ODOR, WHICH CAUSES HEADACHES/NAUSEA. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD IT'S GLUE FROM PUTTING THE WOOD IN THE INTERIOR AND THE DEALER SAYS IT IS HARMLESS TO ME AND MY FAMILY.*AK

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Owner report 10037852 · 2003-08-28 (August 28, 2003)

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH TRANSMISSION LOST POWER, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN TO 35 MPH. MANUFACTURE RAND DEALER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

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Owner report 10149513 · 2006-02-06 (February 6, 2006)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT WORKING BATTERY GOING DEAD BARE WIRES ARCING GEM MODULE GOING OUT TRANSMISSION SENSOR BAD WINDSHIELD LEAKING. *JB

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Owner report 10188984 · 2007-04-12 (April 12, 2007)

2000 FORD E150 CONVERSION VAN WITH WHEEL CHAIR LIFT THAT CAUGHT FIRE**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THE VAN WAS ON THE LIST OF A RECALL REGARDING THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD IT MAY HAVE BEEN THE BATTERY THAT CAUSED THE FIRE. THE CONSUMER HOUSE AND HER DAUGHTERS CAR WAS ALSO DESTROYED BY THE FIRE. *JB

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Owner report 10250963 · 2008-12-06 (December 6, 2008)

2000 FORD E-150 VAN BLEW SPARK PLUG NUMBER 6, WITH LOSS OF POWER ACCOMPANIED BY LOUD NOISE, SMELL OF EXHAUST AND GASOLINE. HAD TWO CHILDREN IN VAN WITH ME AT THE TIME. HAD PREVIOUSLY HEARD A SLIGHT TICKING WHICH I THOUGHT WAS A DEVELOPING EXHAUST LEAK OR POSSIBLY TICKING VALVE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED 50 MILES TO HOME TOWN MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED DAMAGE WITH FORD RECOMMENDED HELICOIL AT A COST OF NEAR $400.00. FORTUNATELY BREAKDOWN HAPPENED AT LOW SPEED AND WAS ABLE TO LIMP VAN OFF TO EMPTY PARKING LOT. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 223,254 miles reported. Look up ODI 10250963 at NHTSA ↗

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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

50 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

40.0%Usable mileage20 / 50 records
96.0%Valid incident date48 / 50 records
100.0%Valid filing date50 / 50 records
96.0%Ordered incident and filing dates48 / 50 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component2009201020112012201320142015201620212023
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
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Vehicle Speed Control
114.3%
ODI 10564544

ADULT MALE DRIVER, I'VE RAN A TRUCK SALES SINCE 1971, DRIVING ALL BRANDS AN THIS IS A FIRST AND THE MOST DANGEROUS 2 OR 3 MINUTES OF MY LIFE..... DRIVING A 2009 FORD F150 61,62 MPH ON CRUISE, COMING INTO LEARY GEORGIA AN APPROACHING 2 VEHICLES AHEAD OF ME, I TOUCHED THE BRAKE PETAL TO RELEASE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THIS IS THE START OF A NITE MARE. THE THROTTLE WENT WIDE OPEN, FROM 60 I GO TO 75 -80 I HAD TO PASS THE 2 CARS AHEAD IN TOWN OR REAR END THEM. I HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE AN THE TRANSMISSION KEPT DOWNSHIFTING GIVING…

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00.0%

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14.3%
ODI 10553220 · 86,691 mi

I HAVE A F150 2011 3.5L ECO BOOST MOTOR THAT FAILED TO ACCELERATE AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS AT A REST STOP. I WAS NEAR CHICAGO ON INTERSTATE 80/90 I TRIED TO PULL OUT USING THE ACCELERATION RAMP TRAFFIC WAS EXTREMELY HEAVY SO NEEDED TO USE THE ECO BOOST POWER WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED TO SHUTTER AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT KEEP FLASHING ON THEN OFF. I HAD MY WIFE WITH ME AND WE HAD TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE MOTOR LOST POWER. I COULD NOT GET ONTO THE ROAD BECAUSE OF THE TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A LOT OF SEMI-TRUCK ON THE ROAD T…

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00.0%

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15.3%
ODI 11115513 · 134,303 mi

I WAS DRIVING 65 ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY TRUCK DOWNSHIFT TO 3RD GEAR THEN BACK TO 5TH GEAR THEN FIRST GEAR. LOCKING MY WHEELS. TIRES SCREECHING. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND TURN MY TRUCK OFF, OPEN THE DOOR TO TRY TO RESET THE VEHICLE. IVE READ THREADS OF PEOPLE HAVING A SIMILAR PROBLEM AND TURNING OFF THE TRUCK, OPENING THE DOOR RESETS THE VEHICLE.. PO722-00 CODE OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT NO SINGLE - PENDING DTC

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00.0%

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112.5%
ODI 10712172

AS REPORTED TO DEALER : CUSTOMER STATES WHEN ACCELERATING IN LOW GEAR AND LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR IT WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN THE RPM UNTIL YOU HIT HARD ON THE BRAKES. MY ADDED COMMENTS IS THAT 1800 RPM WHEN NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED IS OVER 60 MPH. IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC THE DRIVER MUST MAINTAIN BRAKE WITH LEFT FOOT AND GAS WITH RIGHT FOOT OR YOU WILL REAR END THE CAR IN FRONT OF YOU. PS DEALER PERFORMED TEST AND STATED AT THIS TIME COMPARED TO LIKE UNITS AND THEY DO THE SAME THING. I TEST DROVE A NEW TRUCK WITH SAME ENGINE AND TRANS. AS…

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Steering
00.0%

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220.0%
ODI 10375895 · 200 mi

12/1/2010 EXPLANATION OF TWO LIFE THREATENING SITUATIONS SITUATION ONE: ON MAY 4, 2010, I THE CONSUMER, WAS DRIVING FROM JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA TO CHATTANOOGA, TENN. THE TRIP WAS ON GEORGIA HWY 400 SOUTH FROM OLD MILTON PKWY TO I-285 WEST AND NORTH ON I-75. THE TIME WAS BETWEEN 3:30 PM AND 5:30PM. THE VAN WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND WAS MOVING FROM THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT SIDES OF THE TRAFFIC LANE. THE TRAFFIC WAS CONSIDERED NORMAL FOR I-75 WITH 18 WHEEL TRUCK AND PASSENGER CAR TRAFFIC. THE VAN WAS DRIVEN WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC APPROXI…

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521.7%
ODI 10409490 · 20 mi

THIS VEHICLE, A 2011 E-150 FORD VAN WAGON. STEERING BECOMES UNCONTROLLABLE STARTING AT 50 MPH AND BECOMES PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AS SPEED INCREASES TO 75 MPH. THE 2 PRIOR INCIDENCES REFERENCED ABOVE OCCURRED BETWEEN 50-75 MPH. ANY SLIGHT ADJUSTMENTS BY DRIVER, ESPECIALLY AT 70 MPH, CREATES SWAY CONDUCIVE TO ROLLOVER. IT SEEMS AS IF THE "POWER ASSIST" INTERFERES WITH DRIVER'S CONTROL OF STEERING WHEEL. AT HIGHER SPEEDS, OVER-STEER IS CREATED AND WHEN THE DRIVER MAKES A CORRECTION, A SWAYING EFFECT IS CREATED. AS SPEED INCREASES, THE POWER ASSIST F…

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18.3%
ODI 10524465 · 5,142 mi

DRIVING THIS VAN IS VERY DIFFICULT, IT WILL NOT HOLD A STRAIGHT LINE ,WHEN YOU PASS BIG TRUCKS GOING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ,THE VACUUM SUCKS IT UP ,AND IT GETS MORE UNCONTROLLABLE,CAUSING A MINOR FISH TALE. OF COURSE FORD CHECKED IT OUT AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG .M---KS COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM..DO NOT DRIVE THIS VAN IF IS AT ALL WINDY,COULD BECOME UNCONTROLLABLE AND UNSAFE . THE WANDERING IN THE STEERING IS NOT ACCEPTABLE .I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS VAN FOR ANYONE. OR ANY BUSINESS. *TR

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15.3%
ODI 10938696 · 84,600 mi

12-25-2016 AFTER DROOPING OFF MAID AND GARDENER HERE IN HUATULCO MEXICO MY POWER STEERING QUIT. SINCE GOING SO SLOW DOWN HILL ON VILLAGE STREET I THOUGHT THAT MOTOR HAD QUIT. REALIZED THAT MOTOR WAS RUNNING. THEN NOTICED DASH WARNING THAT SAID HILL DESCENT CONTROL FAULT, POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT, SERVICE ADVANCE TRACK . CALLED DEALER THAT WE BOUGHT TRUCK FROM THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS A COMPUTER UPDATE NEEDED FOR TRUCK. NOT TO HAPPY SINCE I HAD TOLD DEALER WHEN TRUCK WAS IN SHOP THAT WE DRIVE 2850 MILES TO OUR HOME IN HUATULCO MEXICO EACH YEAR…

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116.7%
ODI 11002038 · 34,000 mi

THE VAN WANDERS BACK AND FORTH AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (> 60MPH). I HAD THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT AND SUSPENSION CHECKED OUT - ALL OK. PROBLEM GETS WORSE WHEN PULLING A 5000 LB CAMPER - ALMOST A SAFETY ISSUE.

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225.0%
ODI 10854768 · 6,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT CERTAIN SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE ENTIRE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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Tires
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110.0%
ODI 10598440

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD E-150 EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN LTX TIRES, SIZE 225/75R/16. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY SINCE HE HAD NOT RECEIVED THE REPLACEMENT TIRES RELATED TO THE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13T012000 (TIRES). THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE DEALER REGARDING THE TIRE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THEY WOULD BE SENDING THE REPLACEMENT TIRES BUT DIDN'T INDICATE HOW SOON THEY WOULD RECEIVE THEM. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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14.3%
ODI 10519378 · 37,000 mi

WE HAVE A VAN THAT HAS MICHELIN TIRES (225/75 R16). THE VEHICLE HAD 37000 MILES AT THE TIME OF THE FIRST INCIDENT AND THE TIRE BEGAN TO SHOW SEPARATION ON 6/2/2013 AT 3 PM. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AT A CERTIFIED TIRE BUSINESS. THE OPPOSITE REAR TIRE BEGAN TO SEPARATE ON THE SUBSEQUENT TRIP AS WE TRAVELED TO HOUSTON ON 6/6/2013. WE WERE TRAVELING AROUND 60 MILES PER HOUR AND AGAIN THE TIRE SHOWED SIGNS OF SEPARATION. *TR

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18.3%
ODI 10611061

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ECONOLINE E150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13T012000 (TIRES). THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND MADE HIM AWARE THAT THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT HAVE THE TIRES AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

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Electrical System
114.3%
ODI 10428911 · 36,100 mi

ON APPROXIMATELY 8/25/2010, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN ELECTRICALLY. IT COULDN'T BE STARTED BY AAA. IT WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THEY FOUND A BURNED WIRE THAT WENT FROM THE FUSE BOX TO A JUNCTION BOX. HE TOLD ME THAT THIS IS AN ENGINEERING DEFECT IN THE VEHICLE AS THE WIRE IS TOO CLOSE TO THE BRAKES AND WHEN IT GETS HOT THE WIRE BURNS OUT. HE ALSO SAID THAT THE VEHICLE CAN EVENTUALLY GO ON FIRE. IT WAS REPAIRED AND THEN ON 9/25/2011 THE SAME THING OCCURRED. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AMERICAN FORD ON …

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28.7%
ODI 10874920 · 217,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD E-150. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE MADE A VERY LOUD NOISE AND DECREASED IN SPEED WHILE TURNING. THE STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION ELECTRONIC ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 217,000.

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18.3%
ODI 10948604 · 355,470 mi

UGA

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210.5%
ODI 10808266 · 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD E-150. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.

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116.7%
ODI 10722873 · 22,050 mi

WHEN STARTED 3 SEPARATE TIMES 4X4 WAS ENGAGED BY ITSELF JUST BARELY TOUCHED 4WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH AND IT WENT OFF ALSO DID IT AGAIN WHEN I WAS DRIVING

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112.5%
ODI 10788340 · 4,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD E-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE FAILURE RECURRED DURING THE 1,100 MILE ROAD TRIP. THE VEHICLE HAD JUST BEEN REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V614000 (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.

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112.5%
ODI 10938984 · 85 mi

THE ELECTRONICS ON THE DASH RESET, CAUSING THE RADIO TO MALFUNCTION AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES WITH DATE, TIME AND RADIO PROGRAMS, DIMMING CONTROLS, AND UNKNOWN OTHER ISSUES. THE DEALER RESETS, BUT I HAVE TOO KEEP RETURNING FOR CORRECTIONS. THIS MUST BE COMPLETED BY A THIRD PARTY. THIS IS NOT CORRECT AS I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT OTHER COMPONENTS ARE AFFECTED. BY THIS. THE DEALER SAYS THE DASHBOARD SYSTEMS MAY NEED TO BE EXCHANGED. WHY?

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1100.0%
ODI 11475754 · 1,500 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-150. The contact stated when he exited his vehicle, the electronic running board functionality was not operating. As the contact attempted to step out of his vehicle onto the ground, he fell and injured his right knee. The contact also stated his grandson almost experienced an injury from the faulty running board. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact reported to the medical facility and received a shot in his right knee for the injury. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed failure with…

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Engine
228.6%
ODI 10860521 · 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD E-150. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE NUMBER SEVEN DRIVER SIDE SPARK PLUG FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TREAD ON THE CYLINDER HEAD WAS STRIPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000.

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110.0%
ODI 10918721 · 91,000 mi

AS THE DRIVER APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION THE BRAKE PEDAL LOCKED UP AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT SLOW TO STOP CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AS THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION ON A RED LIGHT. THE SAME ISSUE HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS BEFORE AND WAS SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. HOWEVER THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. (THIS COMPLAINT IS SIMILAR TO COMPLAINT NUMBER 10918568 AND THAT COMPLAINT IMPROPERLY NOTED THAT THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT - THE REPORT IS ATTACHED WITH THIS COMPLAINT. ALSO, THIS COMPLAINT SUPPLEMENTS THE PRIOR…

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417.4%
ODI 10463853 · 4,000 mi

DRIVING NEW F150 FORD (MY BROTHERS TRUCK) ENGINE STARTED MISFIRING, HAD TOWED TO FORD IN SULLIVAN, MO WHERE THE NEXT MORNING A MECHANIC BLEW UP THE ENGINE DURING TEST DRIVE.....WAS TOLD WARRANTY COVERED EXPENSES AND RENTAL AND REPAIRS, 3 MONTHS LATER TOLD NO SORRY YOU PAY THE CUSTOMER.....LIED TO BY FORD. *TR

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18.3%
ODI 11056596 · 125,000 mi

ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, DRIVING S81 JUST BEFORE THE SALEM EXIT, THE 2012 FORD E-150 WHITE CARGO VAN 4.6L ROMEO ENGINE BLEW A SPARK PLUG OUT OF THE #3 CYLINDER HEAD WHILE ACCELERATING FROM 40 MPH. THE PLANNED TRIP STARTED FROM HARRISBURG PA TO ANDREWS NC. TO WITNESS A SOLAR ECLIPSE. ENGINE FAILURE HAPPEN AT APPROXIMATELY 40MPH JUST NORTH OF THE SALEM EXIT OFF 81 SOUTH. THERE WAS NO SHOP AVAILABLE TILL NEXT DAY TO REPAIR DAMAGE.. DAMAGES INCLUDED A OVERNIGHT STAY, MISSING THE SOLAR ECLIPSE OF 2017 AND REPAIR AND PARTS COST OF OVER $300.00 SPARK P…

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631.6%
ODI 10860746 · 48,000 mi

TRUCK SHOOK AN STOP RUNNING

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225.0%
ODI 10712172

AS REPORTED TO DEALER : CUSTOMER STATES WHEN ACCELERATING IN LOW GEAR AND LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR IT WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN THE RPM UNTIL YOU HIT HARD ON THE BRAKES. MY ADDED COMMENTS IS THAT 1800 RPM WHEN NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED IS OVER 60 MPH. IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC THE DRIVER MUST MAINTAIN BRAKE WITH LEFT FOOT AND GAS WITH RIGHT FOOT OR YOU WILL REAR END THE CAR IN FRONT OF YOU. PS DEALER PERFORMED TEST AND STATED AT THIS TIME COMPARED TO LIKE UNITS AND THEY DO THE SAME THING. I TEST DROVE A NEW TRUCK WITH SAME ENGINE AND TRANS. AS…

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

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No examples available for this selection.

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No examples available for this selection.

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No examples available for this selection.

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No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

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0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Vehicle Speed ControlToo few reports for a range78,000 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10141581 · 35,000 mi

1) RAPID UNCOMMANDED ACCELERATION OF VEHICLE TO 20 MPH 2) UNABLE TO STOP BEFORE COLLIDING WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE 3) CAR REPAIRED - CRUISE CONTROL DISCONNECTED. *JB

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ODI 10466439 · 121,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO THE NEUTRAL POSITION TO SLOW IT DOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE DID NOT HAVE THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED OR A MAT ON THE FLOORBOARD. THE FAILURE HAD RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PERSONAL MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS, HOWEVER NO FAILURE COULD BE FOUND. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE BOTH NOTIFIED, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. …

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Air BagsToo few reports for a range116,600 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11659745 · 116,600 mi

The contact owns a 2000 Ford E-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the driver's side air bag exploded hitting her face and chest. The contact stated that she also observed smoke emanating from behind the air bag and when the vehicle stopped, she disconnected and reconnected the battery. The vehicle was restarted, and she continued to drive. Medical attention was not needed. A police report was not taken. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure milea…

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Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineToo few reports for a range183,627 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10241701 · 144,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD E-150. AT 80,000 MILES, A TUNE-UP WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE AND ALL OF THE SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE COIL AND THE NUMBER SIX SPARK PLUG AGAIN. AT 140,000 MILES, THE NUMBER SIX SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM THE HEAD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED A THIRD TIME. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE NUMBER SIX SPARK PLUG EJECTED AGAIN AND DAMAGED THE HEAD, WHICH RESTS ON TOP OF THE CYLINDER OF THE ENGINE BLOCK. …

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ODI 10250963 · 223,254 mi

2000 FORD E-150 VAN BLEW SPARK PLUG NUMBER 6, WITH LOSS OF POWER ACCOMPANIED BY LOUD NOISE, SMELL OF EXHAUST AND GASOLINE. HAD TWO CHILDREN IN VAN WITH ME AT THE TIME. HAD PREVIOUSLY HEARD A SLIGHT TICKING WHICH I THOUGHT WAS A DEVELOPING EXHAUST LEAK OR POSSIBLY TICKING VALVE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED 50 MILES TO HOME TOWN MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED DAMAGE WITH FORD RECOMMENDED HELICOIL AT A COST OF NEAR $400.00. FORTUNATELY BREAKDOWN HAPPENED AT LOW SPEED AND WAS ABLE TO LIMP VAN OFF TO EMPTY PARKING LOT. *TR

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Electrical SystemToo few reports for a range112,800 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10156047 · 109,000 mi

MY FORD F150 PICKUP HAS ELECTRONIC ODOMETER. WHEN I DRIVE MORE THAN 5 OR 6 MILES THE NUMBERS GO BLANK. *NM

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ODI 11659745 · 116,600 mi

The contact owns a 2000 Ford E-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the driver's side air bag exploded hitting her face and chest. The contact stated that she also observed smoke emanating from behind the air bag and when the vehicle stopped, she disconnected and reconnected the battery. The vehicle was restarted, and she continued to drive. Medical attention was not needed. A police report was not taken. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure milea…

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Fuel System, GasolineToo few reports for a range77,117 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10369505 · 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2000 FORD E150 . THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT FIRST NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A FRACTURE IN THE FUEL TANK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.

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ODI 10412358 · 91,234 mi

THE FUEL TANK ON MY 2000 FORD F150 FELL OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING @ 30 OR 35 MPH THE FRICTION WITH THE PAVEMENT CAUSED THE TANK TO LEAK AND I HAD A FULL TANK. . THE COST OF REPAIRS WAS OVER $ 750. *TR

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-051None
ODI 11659745 · 116,600 mi

The contact owns a 2000 Ford E-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the driver's side air bag exploded hitting her face and chest. The contact stated that she also observed smoke emanating from behind the air bag and when the vehicle stopped, she disconnected and reconnected the battery. The vehicle was restarted, and she continued to drive. Medical attention was not needed. A police report was not taken. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure milea…

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2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 21 reports

2021: 1 complaints · 2023: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2021111
2023000
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2021100
2023000

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentVehicle Speed ControlService Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipAir BagsEngine And Engine Cooling:EngineSuspension:FrontElectrical SystemEquipment Adaptive/MobilityFuel System, Gasoline
Vehicle Speed Control—0000000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip0—000000
Air Bags00—00
1
ODI 11659745 · 116,600 mi

The contact owns a 2000 Ford E-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the driver's side air bag exploded hitting her face and chest. The contact stated that she also observed smoke emanating from behind the air bag and when the vehicle stopped, she disconnected and reconnected the battery. The vehicle was restarted, and she continued to drive. Medical attention was not needed. A police report was not taken. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure milea…

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00
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine000—0000
Suspension:Front0000—000
Electrical System00
1
ODI 11659745 · 116,600 mi

The contact owns a 2000 Ford E-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the driver's side air bag exploded hitting her face and chest. The contact stated that she also observed smoke emanating from behind the air bag and when the vehicle stopped, she disconnected and reconnected the battery. The vehicle was restarted, and she continued to drive. Medical attention was not needed. A police report was not taken. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure milea…

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00—00
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility000000—0
Fuel System, Gasoline0000000—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

3 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

2 mentions · 4.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 223,254 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10037852

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH TRANSMISSION LOST POWER, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN TO 35 MPH. MANUFACTURE RAND DEALER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

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ODI 10250963 · 223,254 mi

2000 FORD E-150 VAN BLEW SPARK PLUG NUMBER 6, WITH LOSS OF POWER ACCOMPANIED BY LOUD NOISE, SMELL OF EXHAUST AND GASOLINE. HAD TWO CHILDREN IN VAN WITH ME AT THE TIME. HAD PREVIOUSLY HEARD A SLIGHT TICKING WHICH I THOUGHT WAS A DEVELOPING EXHAUST LEAK OR POSSIBLY TICKING VALVE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED 50 MILES TO HOME TOWN MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED DAMAGE WITH FORD RECOMMENDED HELICOIL AT A COST OF NEAR $400.00. FORTUNATELY BREAKDOWN HAPPENED AT LOW SPEED AND WAS ABLE TO LIMP VAN OFF TO EMPTY PARKING LOT. *TR

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Brake response concerns

1 mentions · 2.0% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 8018951

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VAN WILL OCCASIONALLY VEER TO THE LEFT. IN ONE SITUATION DRIVER MADE AN ATTEMPT TO PUSH BRAKE PEDAL, AND IT WAS HARD FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS, AND THEN DESCENDED. *AKTHE DEALER SAYS THE PULLING TO THE LEFT IS NORMAL. *JG

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

1 mentions · 2.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 191,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10289950 · 191,000 mi

AFTER FILING UP GAS TANK AND PARKING VEHICLE - NOTICED GAS LEAKING FROM GAS TANK - HAD A FORD MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND HE SAID IT LOOKED LIKE SIMILAR PROBLEM HE HAD SEEN WITH OTHER FORD E-150S THAT HAD CRACK IN 35 GALLON MID-SHIP FUEL TANK WHERE IT [TANK] CONTACTS THE FRAME CROSS MEMBER - HE TOLD ME TO LOOK IT UP ON LINE... I DID AND I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SUPPORT - THEY SAID THIS RECALL APPLIED TO E-150S BUILT AT LORAINNE PLAINT BETWEEN APRIL 1996 AND NOVEMBER 2000... THEY LOOKED UP MY VIN AND SAID IT WAS BUILT IN NOVEMBER 1999 AT THE LORAINE P…

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b