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2000 Ford Escape: common problems and reliability
5 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about steering. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2000 Escape?The 2000 Ford Escape has 5 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2000 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2000 Ford Escape vehicles (US, public record).
Is 2000 a good year for the Escape?
Across the 27 Escape model years we track, complaint volume runs from 5 (2000) to 4,834 (2008). With 5 complaints, the 2000 Escape sits below the model's median of 1,110.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and powertrain, with no single consensus.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Escape. See the full Escape owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Escape listings typically run $9,995–$20,378.
Other Escape model years
Compare every Escape year side by side to see how 2000 ranks against the rest.
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