The Lemon Index2000 Ford Expedition.
The 2000 Ford Expedition is worse than average by owner complaints: 329 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 139, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about tires, it has 11 recalls, and it gets 13 to 15 mpg combined. The best Ford Expedition year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 887 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Ford Expedition year. 2000 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 61K to 130K miles on the car (441 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 62K–136K miles
- tires complaints mostly came at 37K–90K miles
- speed control complaints mostly came at 75K–136K miles
Recalls 11
- lights 2006
CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 331-1129L-ASN AND 331-1129R-ASN, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- lights 2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- fuel system, gasoline 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
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- speed control 2005
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
- speed control 2005
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
- body structure 2003
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.
- equipment 2002
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 …
- visibility 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS.
- tires 2001
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT.
- equipment 2000
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 G…
- trailer hitches 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 202 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Chatter noise while turning
- Concerns with a chattering noise from the rear axle heard when turning or cornerning
- Subject pertaining to air suspension leaks
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedSpark plug ejection from cylinder head2005–2006
- ClosedWindshield leak causes electric failures2005–2006
- ClosedElectrical system failure2005
- ClosedSpeed control deactivation switch fire2004–2005
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side — · rollover —
Fuel cost and engines
About $4300–4950 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Faulty tires were replaced before learning of the recall. Consumer would like to be reimbursed for expenses of replacement tires.
2000 Ford Expedition owner · NHTSA complaint 10015309
More owner reports
Tire went flat for no discernble reason with 200+ miles on it. Firestone dealer was unable to determine why it would hold air. I replaced it with a brand new tire at my expense.( dot number: tire size: 255/75r16 )
NHTSA complaint 732197
The receipt in which the consumer supplied for reimbursement fell outside of the dates of purchase which qualified for reimbursement. The consumer requested a refund. Mr scc
NHTSA complaint 10015694
Quick answers
Is the 2000 Ford Expedition reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.4× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 139; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Expedition year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2000 Ford Expedition problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are tires (44%), suspension (9%) and transmission & drivetrain (9%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2000 Ford Expedition have?
11 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2000 Ford Expedition get?
13 to 15 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2000 Ford Expedition problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 61,600 and 130,500 miles. The middle report was at 91,000 miles, from 441 complaints.
Does the 2000 Ford Expedition have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 9% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2000 Ford Expedition cost in fuel a year?
About $4300 to $4950 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2000 Ford Expedition have?
4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl.
What Ford Expedition year is better than the 2000?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2012 and 2013.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works