2000 Ford Expedition
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.
- Complaints
- 890
- Recalls
- 11
- Investigations
- 5
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
25% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 890 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 853 |
| 1998 | 836 |
| 1999 | 946 |
| 2000 | 890 |
| 2001 | 578 |
| 2002 | 340 |
| 2003 | 615 |
| 2004 | 296 |
| 2005 | 315 |
| 2006 | 299 |
| 2007 | 215 |
| 2008 | 146 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2011 | 71 |
| 2012 | 118 |
| 2013 | 92 |
| 2014 | 71 |
| 2015 | 164 |
| 2016 | 216 |
| 2017 | 357 |
| 2018 | 376 |
| 2019 | 503 |
| 2020 | 410 |
| 2021 | 236 |
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 77 |
| 2025 | 37 |
| 2026 | 10 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
25% · 219 reportsMost commonly citing wiring and front underhood.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition xlt. The contact was traveling 35 MPH when smoke was seen coming from the vents and near the accelerator. The contact pulled over in a nearby parking lot and exited the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-09
If the ignition switch is turned to ignition position #3 as defined in the owners manual, (P61), the gearshift lever may be moved out of park, without depressing the brake.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-11-04
Tires
19% · 172 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
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Tread separation of left rear tire and rollover on interstate 75 in collier county, Florida.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-23
Vehicle speed control
14% · 125 reportsMost commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.
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On XXX my 2000 Ford Expedition caught on fire at around 2am. It had not been driven or turned on since XXX, and was sitting parked that whole time. It was parked in the parking lot of my apartment building, right outside of my unit.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-02
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. While the vehicle was undergoing an oil change, the cruise control switch underneath the hood that was connected to the brake master cylinder caught on fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-06
Also filed under Service brakes
I have owned a 2000 Ford Expedition for approx. 3 yrs. And on nov. 22, 2017 while my vehicle was sitting in the parking lot at my work(Approx. 3HRS) it decided to light itself on fire!
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-30
Engine and engine cooling
13% · 118 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. The contact stated the vehicle caught fire while it was parked. The fire caused damage to the contacts home. The fire department was present, and stated the fire originated in the engine area.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-02
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle he noticed a loud noise and found that the vehicle was engulfed in flames.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-26
While driving consumer states' the vehicle's tail pipe was shooting out metal. Consumer witness flames in the rear seat, pulled over and vehicle caught fire. Cause is still unknown. Please provide any further information.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-31
Visibility
8% · 71 reportsMost commonly citing windshield and windshield wiper/washer.
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My concern is the structural integrity of the vehicle, this was a rear end collision with a Mazda 626 , why so much damage, why did the rear windows pop open on…
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-11-19
Safety timeline
11 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first
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2000Complaint volume 890 complaints filed for this model year.
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2000-05-15Trailer hitches00V073000 Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly to the frame attaching bolts could lose the clamp load.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trailer hitch mounting bolts and nut plates.
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2000-09-15SQClosed 2001-12-06 Wheel stud and nut
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2001-03-06Equipment00V396000 Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." The affected…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with owner guide inserts revised to provide the required information, and instructions for affixing these inserts to their owner guides. Customers will also be advised that…
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2001-06-04Tires01X001000 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…
Remedy: The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on March 31, 2002. However, customers can contact Ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.Ford.com for possible assistance.
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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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2003-03-07Structure03V094000 Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc.…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began March 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and…
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2004-11-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-03-22 Speed control deactivation switch fire
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2005-02-08Vehicle speed control05V017000 On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Remedy: As an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. As soon as replacement parts are available…
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2005-06-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-10-13 Electrical system failure
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2005-09-12Vehicle speed control05V388000 On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Remedy: By letter dated September 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed…
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2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
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2005-10-13Engineering analysisClosed 2006-12-06 Windshield leak causes electric failures
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2006-07-28Exterior lighting06E067000 Certain maxzone headlight assemblies, depo brand, p/nos. 331-1129L-asn and 331-1129R-asn, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. The recall began on July 28, 2006. Owners may contact maxzone at 909-822-3288.
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2006-08-01Exterior lighting06E060000 Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…
Remedy: Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
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2006-08-04Fuel system, gasoline06E056000 Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n F65277, shipped from January 16 through June 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect…
Remedy: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters USA at 800-230-5876.
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Date not on fileEquipment02V239000 Certain 4X2 sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no.
Remedy: A supplementary label will be sent to customers to place near the certification label to identify the appropriate rear tire pressure. The customer may also have the dealer install the label on the vehicle, if they so desire.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Ford Expedition — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 219 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 172 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 125 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 02V239000 · Equipment
- Recall 00V073000 · Trailer hitches
- Recall 00V396000 · Equipment
- Recall 01X001000 · Tires
- Recall 01V258000 · Visibility
- Recall 03V094000 · Structure
- Recall 05V017000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 05V388000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 06E067000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E060000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E056000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 2000 Ford Expedition reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Ford Expedition is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Expedition?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Ford Expedition have?
- 11 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.