2000 Ford Expedition engine and engine cooling problems
116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Ford Expedition — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On may first of 2014 my check engine light and oil light came on. I assumed I needed oil, so I went to the advanced auto store and purchased some oil. I put the oil in and began to proceed home. I was driving and the oil light was showing as hot. The car would not give enough power for me to drive…”
filed Jul 10, 2014
“I drove the about 3 miles, and parked the truck, then the vehicle caught on fire in front of the wal-mart. It had been parked for about 1 hour before we got notified that the truck was engulfed in flames and a explosion came from the engine compartment area. 911 was called and the fired dept came…”
filed Feb 14, 2013
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, 2007Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
041601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2005Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4l 2v engine. *tt
0554 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 21, 2005Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded egr (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow. *tt
05417 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 7, 2005
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Expedition years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Expedition | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Expedition | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 Expedition | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 Expedition | 31 | 7% |
| 2018 Expedition | 25 | 7% |
| 2017 Expedition | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 Expedition | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Expedition | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Expedition | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Expedition | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 Expedition | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 Expedition | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Ford Expedition
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.