MYRModel Year Report

2000 Ford Excursion

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2000 Ford Excursion
BUILT 2026-09-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Excursion Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 533 complaints 2000 2001: 209 complaints 2001 2002: 129 complaints 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 95 complaints 2005: 65 complaints 2005 2010: 1 complaints 2010
2000: 533 complaints
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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%

35% of complaints: tires — 186 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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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. *JG

NHTSA ODI report, 20020925

Also filed under STEERING

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 68 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 60 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 59 distinct reports on file, 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, 20180122

Also filed under SEATS

SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and rear.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2000 — complaint volume: 533
I 20000504 — SQ (closed 20010122)

PULLS UNDER HARD BRAKING

I 20010122 — EA (closed 20021030)

PULLS UNDER HARD BRAKING

I 20010302 — EA (closed 20030819)

SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES

R 20010409 — exterior lighting

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 FR

Campaign 01V075000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010820 — visibility

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 OVERHE

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. OWNERS

Campaign 01V258000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050322 — EA (closed 20060802)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 20050823 — RQ (closed 20060217)

HEADLAMP SWITCH KNOB BREAKS OFF

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

I 20060227 — PE (closed 20060623)

ENGINE STALLING

R 20060807 — vehicle speed control

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 05

Campaign 06V286000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071229 — engine and engine cooling

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.

Campaign 07V553000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080207 — wheels

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, AND

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.

Campaign 07E106000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091027 — vehicle speed control

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 2002

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 CO

Campaign 09V399000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Ford Excursion — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (186 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (68 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (60 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V075000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V258000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V286000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V553000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E106000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V399000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2005 ● 2004 ● 2003

WORST YEARS

■ 2001 ● 2002 ● 2003

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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 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.