Total Complaints
3 filings
FORD MOUNTAINEER · model year
2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER
3 NHTSA complaints, and 1 recall campaign listed for this cohort. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2000FORDMOUNTAINEER carries 3 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.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2000 MOUNTAINEER is power train:driveline with 1 filings, followed by power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive) (1) and seats:front assembly:recliner (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 1 NHTSA recall campaign listed below. Enter a VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA currently has 179 investigation files overlapping the 2000 MOUNTAINEER, and 6 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
3
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 |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
Recalls (1)
01X00100022/05/2001
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN
Recent Complaints
20050203SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
RECALL CAMPAIGN: NOTICE RECEIVED FOR 03S04 DRIVER SEAT RECLINER BOLT. *BF THE CONSUMER TOOK HIS VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL SERVICE . AFTER A SUGGESTED RADIATOR FLUSH THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE PARTS TO COMPLETE THE SERVICE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED AN INVOICE FOR COMPLETED SERVICE BUT NO RECALL SERVICE WAS PERFORMED. *TC
20041207POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
DRIVELINE WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, VEHICLE VIBRATED SO BADLY THAT IT FELT LIKE A FLAT TIRE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN APART. TRANSFER CASE WAS REBUILT PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. NO DRIVELINE CAN BE LOCATED TO MAKE REPAIRS.*AK
Mileage: 86,000
20041207POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
DRIVELINE WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, VEHICLE VIBRATED SO BADLY THAT IT FELT LIKE A FLAT TIRE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN APART. TRANSFER CASE WAS REBUILT PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. NO DRIVELINE CAN BE LOCATED TO MAKE REPAIRS.*AK
Mileage: 86,000
Compare 2000FORDMOUNTAINEER to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 6 Open
EA26004Engineering AnalysisOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP26004Defect PetitionOpen
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionClosed
Underbody shields detachment
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER have?▼
The 2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER?▼
Yes, the 2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is TIRES:TREAD/BELT. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER?▼
The most-complained component for the 2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER is POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) and SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER.
Is the 2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER 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 vintage: August 2026. 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.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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