2000 Ford Expedition Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2000 Ford Expedition recalls

Most common 2000 Ford Expedition problems

Problem areas named in the 890 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	219
Tires	176
Vehicle Speed Control	127
Engine And Engine Cooling	118
Visibility	73
Suspension	66
Structure	48
Power Train	44
Air Bags	35
Steering	30

What owners report

2026-07-02, Unknown Or Other
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. I was woken up by a loud pop which I believe was the tire exploding, and the flames were tall enough to see outside my second story bedroom window. My entire apartment building was evacuated by the fire department, and some doors were kicked in by them, including mine. After they put the fire out, the fire inspector looked for two hours to determine a cause and were only able to determine that the fire started under the hood, on the drivers side, close to the da

2025-12-05, Unknown Or Other
while driving smoke came from under my hood by the time i opened it was a full blown fire on the passenger side near the fuel injectors and spark plugs. we called 911 police and fire department came a nearby business owner loaned a fire extinguisher and we got the fire out. the fire men say it was caused by a spark plug that had came out caught spark with oil or gas it damaged hoses electrical and not sure what else yet.

2024-09-12, Steering
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to prevent oversteering. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the steering shaft. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred because the aftermarket replacement part was too short. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 315,000.

2021-11-19, Electrical System
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 failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 300,000.

2021-02-28, Structure
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.

2000 Ford Expedition questions

Does the 2000 Ford Expedition have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2000 Ford Expedition: Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Structure; Equipment:Other:Labels; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Expedition?

Based on 890 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (219), Tires (176), Vehicle Speed Control (127).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Ford Expedition has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.