2000 Ford Expedition recalls
NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Ford Expedition. Between them they involve speed control, body and structure, equipment, visibility and trailer hitch. The most recent was received on September 7, 2005.
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Speed control
Speed control deactivation switch
The defect: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
The risk: A fire at the switch could occur.
The 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…
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Speed control
Speed control deactivation switch fires
The defect: On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
The risk: This condition could lead to a fire. Fires have occurred while the vehicles were parked with the ignition 'off.'
The 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)
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Body and structure
Southern comfort/running boards
The defect: 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.
The risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
The 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.
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Equipment
Ford/FMVSS 120/label
The defect: 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.
The risk: Customers may inflate their rear tires based on the incorrect tire pressure information on the certification label.
The 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.
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Visibility
Ford/windshield wiper motor cover
The defect: 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…
The risk: Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.
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Equipment
Ford/FMVSS 225/child restraint anchor
The defect: 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.
The risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
The 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.
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Trailer hitch
Ford/trailer hitch assembly
The defect: Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly to the frame attaching bolts could lose the clamp load.
The risk: The trailer hitch could then separate from the vehicle.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the trailer hitch mounting bolts and nut plates.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every Expedition built in 2000. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.
What 2000 Ford Expedition owners should do
- Check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup to see which of these campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether any are still open.
- Call a Ford dealer and book the repair, quoting the campaign numbers.
- If you have bought the vehicle used, the recall still applies: the repair is free whoever owns the vehicle now.
- Make sure your current address is on file with the manufacturer so the owner letters reach you.
Other Ford Expedition model years
- 2025 6
- 2022 12
- 2021 12
- 2020 18
- 2019 11
- 2018 14
- 2017 4
- 2016 3
- 2015 3
- 2012 3
- 2008 3
- 2007 2
- 2006 2
- 2003 1
Common questions
Does the 2000 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 campaigns for the 2000 Ford Expedition: 05V-388 (Speed control deactivation switch); 05V-017 (Speed control deactivation switch fires); 03V-094 (Southern comfort/running boards); 02V-239 (Ford/FMVSS 120/label); and 3 more.
How do I know if my 2000 Ford Expedition has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.
Will the dealer charge to fix the 2000 Ford Expedition?
No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Ford dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.