Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Ford Expedition
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Ford Expedition has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 890 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06E067000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E056000 FUEL LEAK/FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V388000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V017000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FIRES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V094000 SOUTHERN COMFORT/RUNNING BOARDS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V239000 FORD/FMVSS 120/LABEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V258000 FORD/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01X001000 Tires — Tread/Belt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V396000 FORD/FMVSS 225/CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V073000 FORD/TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 214 complaints
- Tires 171 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 124 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 114 complaints
- Visibility 66 complaints
- Suspension 63 complaints
Of the 890 complaints on file, 55 report a crash and 199 a fire; across all 890 complaints, owners report 43 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Ford Expedition faces multiple issues, notably in electrical systems and vehicle speed control, leading to a below-average rating. Issues such as overheating speed control deactivation switches and various complaints suggest reliability concerns over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $200–$800 | very common |
| Vehicle speed control | 70,000–110,000 miles | $100–$500 | common |
| Tires | 40,000–60,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| Engine cooling system | 90,000–130,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| Suspension | 60,000–100,000 miles | $250–$750 | 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 and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations and balance
- Replace air filter
- Inspect and replace brake pads
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Overheating issues
- Wiper function failures
- Inconsistent speed control operation
- Tread separation in tires
- Suspension noise or clunking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Ford Expedition at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.