2000 Ford Expedition vs 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Ford Expedition | 2000 Mercury Mountaineer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 890 | 123 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 206 | 212 |
| Investigations | 5 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 55 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 199 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–15 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 91,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | Mercury Mountaineer |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 214 | 19 |
| Tires | 172 | 22 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 124 | 28 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 116 | 5 |
| Visibility | 67 | 4 |
| Suspension | 63 | 6 |
| Power Train | 42 | 15 |
| Structure | 47 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 46 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 33 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 6 |
| Water leaks | 17 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 16 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 0 |
2000 Ford Expedition
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.