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2000 Ford Expedition Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 890 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford Expedition, most often about the electrical (24% of complaints, typically around 97,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Expedition model year since 2000 and has 7 recalls.
Most common 2000 Ford Expedition problems
Electrical
214 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 97,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, ignition, alternator/generator/regulator, horn.
Vehicle was parked inside the garage. Four hours later the vehicle caught on fire. Vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. Consumer states that Ford motor company would over night claim of loss form but it has not been received.
While parked in the driveway vehicle caught on fire. As a result, part of the owners house and another parked vehicle were damaged by the flames. No injuries reported. Vehicle was considered a total loss.
Wheels and tires
185 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 52,000 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, sidewall, temporary/emergency spare tire, lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
Consumer received reimbursement letter for continental tires voluntary recall program. However was declined because the tires were purchased outside the dates of purchase. Consumer had proof which stated the tires were purchased within qualified dates and requested assistance for reimbursement.
While driving at low speeds front right tire blewout, causing tread separation. Consumer managed to pull over. Had taken vehicle to dealership, but the problem had not been resolved. Tire size 275/60r16.
Engine
144 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 118,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
I do not know if this is the place to voice this complaint, but since I have tried contacting Ford via email with no response, I did not know exactly where else to turn. We have a 2000 Expedition. The timing chains went out and we replaced them. The vehicle was driving just fine before we replaced them--just noisy. So…
Tl contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that he heard knocking sound coming from the engine and the engine skipped. The dealer stated that one of the coil packs caused the failure and they made the replacement. Approximately eleven months later the failure occurred again. The dealer stated that the…
Speed control
124 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 109,000 miles. Parts named most often: cruise control, accelerator pedal, linkages.
Cruise control recall campaign 05v017000, consumer went out of town, and upon t arrival at home, was notified by neighbors that there was a fire in the rear of the house where the vehicle was parked. Vehicle/the siding on the house, and other personal property were damaged. Cruise control NHTSA recall 05v017000.
- the 2000 Ford Expedition's speed control deactivation switch overheated and caught on fire. The contact saw smoke in the vehicle. The ignition was off and the vehicle was parked. The contact was informed by her neighbor that there was a recall on the vehicle. The fire was contained to the cruise control compartment.…
Visibility and wipers
72 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 83,500 miles. Parts named most often: windshield, windshield wiper/washer, rear window wiper/washer, power window devices and controls.
Water is leaking in from the windshield according to the dealership. The water is then entering the vehicle and affecting the fuse box and the gem module. It does very weird things to the electrical components of the vehicle, windshield wipers quit working while driving down the road, radio turns off once vehicle is…
I own a 2000 Ford Expedition. Within the last month, I would turn the key to crank my truck and no sound. Nothing would turn on. The electrical, totally dead. I would jump it off and it ran fine for 2 days and then the same would happen again. I have researched this problem and have found that a leaking windshield is…
Suspension
63 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 82,500 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
Consumer states the suspension on the front end passengers side failed. The tie rod end broke and the wheels were uncontrollable. When this incident occurred there weren't any lights or warnings. The vehicle was serviced 800 miles ago and there was no indication of a future problem. The outer right tie rod came apart.…
Brake line above fuel line completely rusted through. Luckily I was stopped for fuel and lost brake pressure. Upon inspection at my local garage, all brake lines were rusted to the point all were replaced. Upon closer inspection, the rear suspension parts are rusting underneath the coating that covered the suspension…
Body and structure
47 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 77,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Rain leaked through the windshield of my 2000 Expedition causing damage to the electrical fuse box. My electrical system started acting whacky while driving. This was a distraction and could have resulted in a crash. Fixing the problem resulted in replacement of the windshield and fuse box/gem module costing…
Spare tire winch mount cable broke while driving on freeway. Cable sheared at top near the winch mount. Spare tire bounced and rolled into oncoming traffic at freeway speeds. Tire nearly hit several cars head on. No injuries or accidents. Repaired myself with replacement winch mount from Ford.
Transmission
42 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 77,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, transfer case (4-wheel drive), axle assembly.
Concern: engine running rough with hesitation between shifts (automatic) and the amber service engine soon light is on. Correction by dealer: test eec, r&I upper intake, clean EGR passages, replace pfe sensor and number three coil, replace spark plugs
Vehicle experienced shift cable failure. When this occurred the shift lever became difficult to shift, also, driver was unable to indicate what gear the vehicle was in. The cable was removed and replaced. There was recall on 97 v 171 000 on this issue, but this vehicle was not included.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Ford Expedition recalls
Speed control: vehicle speed control
Risk: A fire at the switch could occur.
Fix: 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 control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significa
Full defect summary
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Speed control: cruise control
Risk: This condition could lead to a fire. Fires have occurred while the vehicles were parked with the ignition 'off.'
Fix: 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 (early april 2005), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a new switch free of charge. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v388 and 06v286)
Full defect summary
On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Body and structure: structure
Risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Fix: 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 do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
Full defect summary
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. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Equipment: labels
Risk: Customers may inflate their rear tires based on the incorrect tire pressure information on the certification label.
Fix: 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. Owner notification is expected to begin during september or october 2002. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Full defect summary
Certain 4x2 sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the rear tire pressure is incorrectly listed on the label for 4.2 vehicles.
Visibility and wipers: motor
Risk: Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Full defect summary
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 overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. These vehicles were built at the following assembly plants: atlanta plant from 2/11/00 through 7/31/00; chicago plant from 2/14/00 through 8/4/00; kansas city plant from 2/26/00 to 9/4/00; kentucky truck plant from 2/18/00 to 8/31/00; michigan truck plant from 2/23/00 through 8/3/00; norfolk plant from 2/21/00 thro
Equipment: owners/service/other manual
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Fix: 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 if they prefer, their dealer will affix the inserts to their owner guides.
Full defect summary
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 expedition/navigator owner guides do not identify the locations of seating positions equipped with tether anchorages, and do not provide instructions for securing child seats to these tether anchorages. The f150 sc owner guides do not provide the procedure for securing child seats to the tether anchorages. The taurus/sable owner guides do not identify the center rear seating position as having latch compatible lower anchorages.
Equipment: trailer hitches
Risk: The trailer hitch could then separate from the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will replace the trailer hitch mounting bolts and nut plates.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly to the frame attaching bolts could lose the clamp load.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Windshield leak causes electric failures
Summary
Consumers alleged that when it rained or snowed, water leaked into the vehicle around the windshield.moisture flowing through the seal that surrounds the front windshield follows a path through the seal into the generic electronic module (gem) and fuse box, and may cause the electrical components in the vehicle to malfunction.overall, the number of reports alleging wiper failures and lighting failures is relatively small.in reviewing a large sample of the 1503 complaints for windshield leaks, odi's analysis reveals that 0.04% of the total vehicle population reported improper windshield wiper operation and 0.01% of the total vehicle populationreported lighting failures.the warranty claims rev
Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
Summary
On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehi
Electrical system failure
Summary
Odi has received 39 reports alleging that water leaks around the windshield causing electrical failures, including but not limited to the windshield wipers and the headlamps.ford reports that water entering the vehicle can wet the power distribution box (pdb) and the generic electronic module (gem).these components control various electrical systems in the vehicle.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis, ea05015, to allow further investigation of the issue and to assess the nature of the potential safety consequence.
Speed control deactivation switch fire
Summary
In its letter dated january 27, 2005 to odi, ford indicated that it would conduct a safety recall (NHTSA recall # 05v-017) to remedy an overheating speed control deactivation switch in approximately 738,490 subject vehicles.the vehicles affected by the recall are certain 2000 model year (my) ford f150, ford expedition and lincoln navigator equipped with speed control and certain 2001 model year f150 supercrew vehicles built through august 7, 2000.since opening pe04-078, odi has identified other reports of key off engine compartment fires in ford vehicles with similar speed control deactivation switches that were not the subject of this preliminary evaluation or ford's recall 05v-017.ford's r
Wheel stud and nut
Summary
In december 1999, ford issued technical service bulletin 99-26-3, entitled increased wheel nut and stud size-service tip,for 2000 model year expedition, navigator, and certain f-150 vehicles, built on or after november 27, 1999.these vehicles have increased wheel stud and nut diameters from 12mm to 14mm.the wheel nut torque was increased from 100 ft-lb. To 150 ft-lb., respectively.odi has received three reports of wheels separating from 2000 model year expedition vehicles, including two crashes.two additional reports allege broken studs and/or loose wheel nuts.loose wheel nuts can allow the wheel to wobble and cause wheel stud breakage.there are no similar odi reports on 2000 model year linc
Questions about the 2000 Ford Expedition
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Expedition?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (214 complaints, typically around 97,000 miles); wheels and tires (185 complaints, typically around 52,000 miles); engine (144 complaints, typically around 118,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Ford Expedition have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 7, 2005 (speed control). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Ford Expedition?
- It is the most complained-about Expedition model year since 2000, with 890 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.