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2000 Ford ExpeditionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 890 owner complaints about the 2000 Ford Expedition, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

2000 Ford Expedition
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CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid3.8× the Expedition median · #1 of 28 years by complaints
Safety recalls7Free fix at dealersOwner complaints890291 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage98kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Ford Expedition has problems

890 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system21491
Tires17210
Vehicle speed control12486
Engine and engine cooling11627
Visibility676
Suspension631
Structure477
Power train424
Air bags3523
18 other systems19637

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

2000 Ford Expedition 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.

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 02V-239 · Sep 9, 2002 · 80,254 vehicles

Risk. CUSTOMERS MAY INFLATE THEIR REAR TIRES BASED ON THE INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 3 more recalls
–no report yet

Other: owners/service/other manual

Recall 00V-396 · Nov 28, 2000 · 495,000 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 electrical system problems start?

98kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 158 electrical system complaints. 52% were reported before 100,000 miles.

Only 50% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
6under 30k miles82under 100k miles76100k 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.

Electrical system

18 owners mentioned a cost

$1,000median

Middle half: $961 – $1,123

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 Expedition 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 Expedition median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2000 Ford Expedition safety ratings

2000 Ford Expedition 4-DR. 4x2 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2000 Ford Expedition frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 Ford Expedition, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADDP05005 · closed Jan 4, 2006
    No recall
  2. WINDSHIELD LEAK CAUSES ELECTRIC FAILURESEA05015 · closed Dec 6, 2006
    No recall
  3. SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FIREPE04078 · closed Mar 22, 2005
    Led to recall 05V-017
  4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILUREPE05033 · closed Oct 13, 2005
    No recall
  5. WHEEL STUD AND NUTSQ00016 · closed Dec 6, 2001
    No recall
In owners' words

What Expedition owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start-up. The contact attempted to jump start the vehicle with assistance, but he was not successful. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the…
Complaint 11441043 · Nov 19, 2021 · 300,000 miles
MY 2000 FORD EXPEDITION WAS PARKED AT MY JOB PARKING LOT FOR 3HRS, WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD NEAR THE MASTER CYLINDER, DRIVERS SIDE, NEAR THE FIREWALL. I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY, BBB, AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, WHICH ALL ATTEMPTS WERE IGNORED.
Complaint 11398241 · Feb 28, 2021 · 10,000 miles
ODOMETER BLANKS OUT NO DIGITAL READ OUT FOR MILEAGE, SEATS ARE TORN BADLY DON'T USE OR DRIVE THAT OFTEN 1 OR TWICE A WEEK IT HAS ONLY 145K MILES. NOW, THE AIR LINE HAS BEEN REPLACED AND IT LOW IN REAR WITH COMPRESSOR CAN'T FIND LEAK AND BELIEVE THE AIR BAGS WILL NEED REPLACED TRYING TO FIND OUT…
Complaint 11324787 · May 16, 2020 · 145,000 miles

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