Model year record

2000 Ford Expedition

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,139 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V388000

Vehicle speed control

Component: Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 4,500,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-09-07
Owners notified: 2005-09-12

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Safety risk

A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer 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 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 SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V017000

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Component: Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 738,490
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-01-27
Owners notified: 2005-02-08

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. FIRES HAVE OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLES WERE PARKED WITH THE IGNITION 'OFF.'

Manufacturer 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 (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)

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V094000

Structure

Component: Structure
Manufacturer: SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS
Vehicles affected: 3,674
Reported to NHTSA: 2003-03-07
Owners notified: 2003-03-07

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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 DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V239000

Equipment: other: labels

Component: Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 80,254
Reported to NHTSA: 2002-09-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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. 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V258000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Component: Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 1,083,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-08-08
Owners notified: 2001-08-20

Defect description

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 THROUGH 7/27/00; WAYNE STAMPING AND ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 2/25/00 THROUGH 8/15/00; AND WIXOM PLANT FROM 2/15/00 THROUGH 8/8/00.

Safety risk

LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V396000

Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual

Component: Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 495,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-11-28
Owners notified: 2001-03-06

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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 IF THEY PREFER, THEIR DEALER WILL AFFIX THE INSERTS TO THEIR OWNER GUIDES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V073000

Trailer hitches

Component: Trailer hitches
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 565,800
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-03-07
Owners notified: 2000-05-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS COULD LOSE THE CLAMP LOAD.

Safety risk

THE TRAILER HITCH COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUT PLATES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	157	102,300 mi
Tires	96	54,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	63	84,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt	60	39,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	60	120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	54	105,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	39	101,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	31	82,000 mi
Engine	28	165,000 mi
Structure	28	73,500 mi
Unknown or other	26	85,000 mi
Suspension	25	118,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	20	58,300 mi
Air bags: frontal	18	55,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	16	59,107 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	16	—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	15	62,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	13	66,548 mi
Tires: sidewall	13	73,000 mi
Air bags	12	110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	11	60,000 mi
Steering	11	196,000 mi
Suspension: front	11	65,000 mi
Structure: body	10	109,000 mi
Suspension: rear	10	103,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	9	50,907 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	9	83,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	8	50,000 mi
Visibility	8	110,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire	7	101,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	6	127,000 mi
Equipment	6	83,000 mi
Exterior lighting	6	158,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	6	60,300 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system	6	46,436 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	6	150,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	6	122,322 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	5	87,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	5	114,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	5	5,000 mi
Power train	5	100,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	5	—
Structure: body: door	5	122,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	5	86,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	5	27,000 mi
Wheels	5	18,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	4	87,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	4	51,163 mi
Service brakes	4	178,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	4	86,650 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	4	18,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer	4	60,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	4	—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	3	27,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	3	83,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	3	85,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift	3	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	3	74,480 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	3	131,828 mi
Interior lighting	3	158,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	3	122,000 mi
Seat belts	3	95,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	3	62,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	3	—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar	3	47,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	3	64,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	3	25,600 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor	3	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	3	—
Air bags: side/window	2	128,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	2	122,642 mi
Electrical system: horn	2	48,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	95,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack	2	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	2	25,000 mi
Parking brake	2	78,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	2	—
Power train: driveline: differential unit	2	—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	2	—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	2	8,250 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	2	—
Seat belts: rear/other	2	30,000 mi
Seats	2	35,700 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	2	—
Structure: frame and members	2	—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	2	67,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	2	65,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system	2	73,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages	2	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	2	41,584 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring	2	30,000 mi
Wheels: hub	2	137,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	1	150,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	200,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module	1	—
Electrical system: starter assembly	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	1	87,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	1	—
Equipment: electrical	1	—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch	1	150,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch	1	60,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	1	112,250 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting	1	60,300 mi
Fuel system, other	1	132,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch	1	—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable	1	73,400 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	1	78,027 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft	1	—
Seat belts: front	1	50,029 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage	1	—
Service brakes, air: disc: pads	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	80,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	1	64,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)	1	—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment	1	—
Structure: body: roof and pillars	1	53,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	1	—
Suspension: front: shock absorber	1	65,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar	1	45,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	1	—
Suspension: rear: springs	1	—
Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system: lines and fittings	1	23,175 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system: springs/bags	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core	1	—
Wheels: rim	1	—

The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.