MYRModel Year Report

2000 Ford Excursion

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2000 Ford Excursion
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
533
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
7

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Tires

35% of complaints

Complaints per year

1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1999: 7 complaints 2000: 533 complaints 2000 533 2001: 209 complaints 2002: 129 complaints 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 95 complaints 2005: 65 complaints 2005 2010: 1 complaint
1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 533 complaints 2000 533 2001: 209 complaints 2001 2002: 129 complaints 2002 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 95 complaints 2004 2005: 65 complaints 2005 2010: 1 complaint 2010
1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 533 complaints 2000 533 2001: 209 complaints 2001 2002: 129 complaints 2002 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 95 complaints 2004 2005: 65 complaints 2005 2010: 1 complaint 2010

2000: 533 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19971
19980
19997
2000533
2001209
2002129
2003106
200495
200565
20101

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Tires

35% · 186 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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Consumers daughter had been having trouble with the way the vehicle tracks while in motion. The steering was checked but no problem was indicated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-25

Also filed under Steering

Service brakes

13% · 68 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 60 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH

Electrical system

11% · 59 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

FIRE
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Front passenger seat caught fire and burned a hole in the seat with my daughter seated in it while we were driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-22

Also filed under Seats

Suspension

7% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing front and rear.

CRASHINJURYDEATH

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2000Complaint volume 533 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    2000-05-04SQClosed 2001-01-22 Pulls under hard braking
  3. I
    2001-01-22Engineering analysisClosed 2002-10-30 Pulls under hard braking
  4. I
    2001-03-02Engineering analysisClosed 2003-08-19 Sector shaft fractures
  5. R
    2001-04-09Exterior lighting01V075000 Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. Due to the use of incorrect material by a supplier, the headlamp switch knob can fracture and separate from the headlamp switch.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlamp switch knob. Owner notification began April 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…

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  6. R
    2001-08-20Visibility01V258000 Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began August 20, 2001.…

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  7. I
    2005-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-02 Engine compartment fires
  8. I
    2005-08-23Recall queryClosed 2006-02-17 Headlamp switch knob breaks off
  9. I
    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
  10. I
    2006-02-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-06-23 Engine stalling
  11. R
    2006-08-07Vehicle speed control06V286000 On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. (Note: also see recalls…

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    2007-12-29Engine and engine cooling07V553000 On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3L diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

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  13. R
    2008-02-07Wheels07E106000 Certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between January 23, 2006…

    Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2008. Owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659.

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    2009-10-27Vehicle speed control09V399000 Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 Windstar, 2000-2003 Excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 F-250 SD through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 E-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 Explorer, 1997 and…

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module…

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Buy-smart checklist

2000 Ford Excursion — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 186 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 68 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 60 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01V075000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 01V258000 · Visibility
  • Recall 06V286000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 07V553000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 07E106000 · Wheels
  • Recall 09V399000 · Vehicle speed control
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FAQ

Is the 2000 Ford Excursion reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Ford Excursion is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Excursion?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Ford Excursion have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.