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2000 Ford Expedition engine problems

28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2000 Ford Expedition3% of all complaints for this model year.

28
Engine complaints
3%
share of all complaints
167,500 mi
median reported incident mileage
1 / 8
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start-up. The contact attempted to jump start the vehicle with assistance, but he was not successful. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the…

    filed Nov 19, 2021

  • My 2000 ford expedition was parked at my job parking lot for 3hrs, when it caught fire underneath the hood near the master cylinder, drivers side, near the firewall. I contacted ford motor company, bbb, and consumer affairs, which all attempts were ignored.

    filed Feb 28, 2021

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. Updated 2/23/10…

    07212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2007
  • Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt

    041601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2005
  • Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4l 2v engine. *tt

    0554 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 21, 2005
  • Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded egr (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow. *tt

    05417 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 7, 2005
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Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.