2000 Ford Escape Problems, Recalls & Reliability
5 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2000 Ford Escape, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 0/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2000 sits among all Escape years
What owners report
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2000 Ford Escape.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2000 Ford Escape reliable?
The 2000 Ford Escape drew 5 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 0/100, scored against the model's worst year (2013).
What are the most common 2000 Ford Escape problems?
The top reported problems for the 2000 Ford Escape are airbags (1 complaints), latches & locks (1), and transmission & drivetrain (1).
Does the 2000 Ford Escape have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2000 Ford Escape. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.