Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Ford Excursion
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Ford Excursion has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 532 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V399000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/OVERHEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E106000 REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V553000 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V286000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/SUPPLEMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V258000 FORD/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V075000 FORD/HEADLAMP SWITCH NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 185 complaints
- Electrical System 59 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 59 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58 complaints
- Suspension 35 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 30 complaints
Of the 532 complaints on file, 36 report a crash and 49 a fire; across all 532 complaints, owners report 50 injuries and 7 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Ford Excursion has significant reliability concerns due to frequent tire, brake, and electrical issues. Recalls including speed control and engine sensor faults contribute to a high cost of ownership. Consumer complaints about tires and brakes highlight the potential for higher maintenance and repair bills over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| tires | 30,000–50,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| brakes | 40,000–60,000 miles | $300–$700 | very common |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$500 | common |
| engine sensor | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$450 | common |
| suspension | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake pads every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Transmission fluid at 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 3 years
- Replace air filter yearly
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS light on dashboard
- Unusual tire wear
- Intermittent engine stalling
- Grinding noise when braking
- Dashboard warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Ford Excursion at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.