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Vehicle speed control
Risk. A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
2000 Ford ExcursionProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 533 owner complaints about the 2000 Ford Excursion, most often about the tires. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Ford Excursion has problems
533 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
184Tires15 crash/fire/injury
59Electrical system20 crash/fire/injury
59Engine and engine cooling9 crash/fire/injury
58Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
35Suspension
30Vehicle speed control
19Power train
18Air bags
18Exterior lighting
10518 other systems15 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 184 | 15 |
| Electrical system | 59 | 20 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 59 | 9 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 58 | 1 |
| Suspension | 35 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 30 | 19 |
| Power train | 19 | 3 |
| Air bags | 18 | 16 |
| Exterior lighting | 18 | 0 |
| 18 other systems | 105 | 15 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2000 Ford Excursion recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Engine: diesel
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.
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Vehicle speed control
Risk. OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Show 1 more recall
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Headlights: switch
Risk. THIS WOULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY FOR THE DRIVER TO ACTIVATE THE HEADLAMPS, WHICH COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do tires problems start?
43kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 53 tires complaints. 87% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 43% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
6under 30k miles46under 100k miles7100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine and engine cooling
15 owners mentioned a cost$3,000median
Middle half: $946 – $3,875
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2000 vs. every other Excursion year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Excursion median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'10
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
7 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2000 Ford Excursion, and the recalls they led to.
- SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADNo recall
- PULLS UNDER HARD BRAKINGNo recall
- SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURESNo recall
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESLed to recall 07V-488
- ENGINE STALLINGNo recall
- HEADLAMP SWITCH KNOB BREAKS OFFNo recall
- PULLS UNDER HARD BRAKINGNo recall
In owners' words
What Excursion owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Michelin Defender LTX M/S size 265/75R16. 4 new tires installed less than 60 days and 1,800 miles by Costco before incident. Tire air pressure checked prior to a trip. On the trip, 1 tire rapidly deflated without warning on the freeway in Arizona. Barely had enough time to pull off the freeway and…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD EXCURSION EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES, SIZE: 385/65-R18 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE TREAD ON THE TIRES SEPARATED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, A CRASH OCCURRED AND THREE OCCUPANTS SUSTAINED MAJOR AND MINOR INJURIES. ONE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD EXCURSION EQUIPPED WITH MASTERCRAFT COURSER AWT TIRES, SIZE: LT265/75/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT A VIBRATION. THE VEHICLE VEERED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, THE TREAD SEPARATED, AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE WAS…
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