2000 Ford Expedition Suspension Problems
- 24
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 24 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- independent mechanic · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- rear lower · 4 records
- lower control · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Seat Belts · Suspension
The intake manifold needs to be replaced my mechanic told me and it leaks anti
ODI 10968228
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. While driving 5 mph, an unknown noise emitted from the rear driver side of the vehicle and it began to shake. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the trailing arms fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
ODI 10658869
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. The contact stated that the rear of the vehicle began bouncing abnormally while reversing from a driveway. The contact soon discovered that the large, unknown pole was lying under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear lower control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10584419
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes · Suspension
Brake line above fuel line completely rusted through. Luckily i was stopped for fuel and lost brake pressure. Upon inspection at my local garage, all brake lines were rusted to the point all were replaced. Upon closer inspection, the rear suspension parts are rusting underneath the coating that covered the suspension parts. I realize the vehicle is 14 years old, but i have much older vehicles that have zero rust.…
ODI 10585005
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, an abnormal banging noise was heard from under the front end of the vehicle before the steering wheel suddenly failed. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly veered into the right lane and nearly crashed into another vehicle. The contact moved to the shoulder to inspect the vehicle and discovered that the…
ODI 10565703
Suspension
Taking off from a stop in the subdivision, my son with a friend in the vehicle heard a slight clunk, but the vehicle continued to move forward. He kept driving, but the vehicle "felt a little strange" he reported. He pulled out onto a major roadway and heard another loud noise, but the car kept going, so he pulled off the road as soon as he could, to discover that the rear end almost fell off the car. The car has…
ODI 10592116
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the rear of the vehicle began to shake and she noticed something dragging from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the trailing arms failed and caused the entire suspension to fail. The dealer also stated that the suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10521483
Power Train · Suspension
When making a right turn onto a high-traffic, four-lane surface street, both rear lower control arms failed under acceleration. This failure caused the rear axle to twist, the rear differential to shift position, and for the drive shaft u-joints to bind. The result was an effective loss of power and an in inability to accelerate to match traffic flow. Several vehicles had to brake hard or swerve into the adjacent…
ODI 10474342
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who detected that the rear lower control arms were completely rusted and corroded. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer, where the rear lower control arms were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact expressed concern of the potential safety hazard. The…
ODI 10453216
Electronic Stability Control · Suspension
I thought when i bought this car that i would have a vehicle to take my son to get his chemotherapy but i thought wrong! It started with the air suspension that dropped to the ground when my shocks gave out and the rear airbags couldn't hold the weight of the vehicle but i was sitting in the car rider line at my son's school at a dead stop when they decided to go. (so much easier to look the fool) we then found…
ODI 10426559
Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically stall. The dealer stated that the coil pack located near the air compressor, could develop moisture, which would cause the coil springs to fail and the vehicle to stall. Secondly, the technician stated that in rainy conditions, condensation under the hood could cause the coil springs to fail spontaneously. As a result,…
ODI 10240111
Suspension · Tie Rod Assembly
In early jan 2006, we have a popping sound and movement in the steering wheel of our 2000 expedition. We could feel it moving in the steering when driving and were concerned. We have an extended warranty on our expedition so we took it to germain ford in columbus, ohio. They said the left front stabilizer link bolt had broke in half and the stabilizer bar was slipping on and off causing the movement and sound. They…
ODI 10149195
Automatic Transmission · Suspension
Prior to the replacement of the original tires purchased on the vehicle due to the safety recall of tires, i had no apparent problems with my transmission or rear suspension. Immediately following the tire replacement i noticed a scrubbing or dragging noise. The vehicle was immediately returned to the ford dealership and questioned as to why the vehicle was now making a noise that was not there before. I was told…
ODI 10088922
Suspension
I purchased a new ford expedition in august 2000. At time of purchase i noticed that a noisy motor would run under the hood for 30-45 seconds. This rattling noise was audible within the vehicle. I questioned this noise to the sales person. He said it was the compressor of the suspension leveling system and was normal. Several months passed with the same noise being heard after starting the vehicle or while driving.…
ODI 10033512
Frontal · Suspension
Initial contact with oncoming vehicle at 35 mph. No air bags wnet off. Bounced off car and hit a telephone pole straight on the front of the vehicle and again no air bags went off.*ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 763170
Suspension
Consumer states that there is a clanking noise that comes from the front of the vehicle when making turns. Contacted dealer.*jb
ODI 8013252
Automatic Transmission · Cruise Control · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
Since purchasing this vehicle in march 2000, we have had problems with rough idling, transmission not wanting to shift, front end clunking, rear end suspension and sudden acceleration. Extensive repairs have been done on this vehicle, including replacing the transmission, yet none of the above items have been repaired. It is extremely dangerous to be driving a vehicle when suddenly it will accelerate and drive on…
ODI 754028
Suspension
Suspension causes the vehicle to wobble over highway. Vehicle is very defficult to control. Contacted dealer, and dealer aligned vehicle. *ak
ODI 895896
Suspension
Within the first month, i noticed that the steering is very unstable. We have taken in back to the dealership several times and yet they have not corrected the problem. They have adjusted the ride height twice, set the alignment, installed new steering gear, idler arm (did this twice), pitman arm, and chamber/caster kit along with other corrections. Just the other day, we were on the freeway and felt the vehicle…
ODI 756485
Suspension
When driving over 45mph vehicle shakes excessively. This includes the following; interior and exterior, such as mirrors/seats, and body. Dealer has seen vehicle 6 times, and cannot fix problem. *ak
ODI 859872
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Suspension
On day of purchase, vehicle shook, pulled to right and required constant steering corrections to maintain course. Steering is very sensitive and there is a tracking problem. Returned to dealer three times and vehicle has been at dealer for correction of these problems 14 days.
ODI 716942
Suspension
Ongoing problem with vibration. Whenever vehicle pulled off from a stop position it would vibrate, stop for a while and commence again when vehicle reacheed 45 mph. Vehicle been in dealer shop on four occasions, and on each visit, parts have been replaced. But problem still reoccurring. *ak
ODI 855748
Suspension
Whenever driving at high speeds vehicle will vibrate up and down the highway.*ak *jb
ODI 884673
Suspension
When driving at speeds from 55mph and up, vehicle sways out of control. Dealer has seen vehicle 3 to 4 times, and cannot fix it. *ak the dealer stated that this is the way the vehicle was made, consumer stated that the vehicle mostly swayed from side to side during lane changes. *slc
ODI 8005002