Total Complaints
6 filings
FORD CLUB WAGON · model year
2000 FORD CLUB WAGON
6 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2000FORDCLUB WAGON carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2000 CLUB WAGON is unknown or other with 2 filings, followed by engine and engine cooling:engine (1) and vehicle speed control:cruise control (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 2000 CLUB WAGON, and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
6
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20170131ENGINE
EJECTED #4 SPARK PLUG
Mileage: 172,000
20080812ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MY 2000 FORD E-150 CHATEAU WAGON SPIT A SPARK PLUG FOR WHICH FORD HAS GIVEN ME AN ESTIMATE OF $3,000 TO REPAIR. I WAS INFORMED MY MY TOWING COMPANY THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT THEY SEE QUITE REGULARLY WITH FORDS EQUIPPED THE TRITON ENGINE. *TR
Mileage: 140,000
20080405VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
I WAS ISSUED A RECALL FOR MY FORD VAN IN AUGUST 2007 FOR A SPEED CONTROL DEFECT AND FORD PROMPTLY RAN OUT OF PARTS. I HAVE BEEN CALLING THE DEALER SINCE AND THEY PROMISE PARTS "NEXT MONTH" BUT THE NEXT MONTH DOESN'T SEEM TO COME. THE RECALL NUMBER IS 05S28. *TR
20070212ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ENGINE JUST CUTS OFF. HAD TO BE TOWED OFF HIGHWAY. LUCKILY NO ACCIDENT. REPLACED CAM POSITION SENSOR TWICE IN ABOUT 14 MONTH'S HAVE BOTH OLD SENSORS AVAILABLE. *NM
20020514UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH SOME OF THE ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HYDRAULIC ADAPTIVE STEERING SYSTEM IS ERRATIC, THE GAS AND BRAKE CONTROLS ARE MALFUNCTIONING, AND THE MAKE SHIFT POWER PAN BROKE AND CONSUMER HAS TO PROP HIMSELF UP WITH CUSHIONS, DEALER HAS HAD MANY TIMES TO CORRECT THESE PROBLEMS, HOWEVER HAS NOT FOUND ANY REMEDIES. *SLC
20011030UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH SOME OF THE ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HYDRAULIC ADAPTIVE STEERING SYSTEM IS ERRATIC, THE GAS AND BRAKE CONTROLS ARE MALFUNCTIONING, AND THE MAKE SHIFT POWER PAN BROKE AND CONSUMER HAS TO PROP HIMSELF UP WITH CUSHIONS, DEALER HAS HAD MANY TIMES TO CORRECT THESE PROBLEMS, HOWEVER HAS NOT FOUND ANY REMEDIES. *SLC
Compare 2000FORDCLUB WAGON to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 8 Open
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionOpen
Underbody shields detachment
PE25007Preliminary EvaluationOpen
B-Pillar Trim Detachment
PE25002Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2000 FORD CLUB WAGON have?▼
The 2000 FORD CLUB WAGON has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 FORD CLUB WAGON?▼
The most-complained component for the 2000 FORD CLUB WAGON is UNKNOWN OR OTHER with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL.
Is the 2000 FORD CLUB WAGON safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.