2000 Ford Expedition Cruise Control Problems
- 62
- 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 62 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 51 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- cruise control · 47 records
- caught fire · 26 records
- under hood · 11 records
- fire department · 10 records
- fire started · 9 records
- control switch · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Cruise Control
A recall (05v017000) for the cruise control was issued, however the dealer states the parts are not available so they disconnected the cruise control cable. As a result the horn is inoperable. Please provide additional information. *nm
ODI 10113089
Cruise Control
Ford vehicle catches on fire and destroys home and contents. Independent investigator has confirmed the fire and its damage. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10116875
Cruise Control
Dt: consumer was parked in front of house. After about 2-1/2 hours consumer noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. Consumer then unhooked the cruise control wires because consumer noticed that was the part causing the smoke. No previous incidents. Vehicle is serviced regularly. This happened about middle of the day. *tt
Fire reported
ODI 10124512
Cruise Control
Dt: truck started smoking and caught on fire in parking lot. The fire occured prior to the consumer receiving the recall notice for the faulty cruise control which caused the fire. The truck was totaled. *ak *nm
Fire reported
ODI 10120246
Cruise Control
Ford recall # 05s28 calls for the disconnection of the cruise control module. This also disconnects the horn. It is a state law in illinois that each vehicle have a horn that can be heard from 200 feet. I have contacted ford three times, and been to the dealership twice, neither time receiving an answer to this problem. *jb
ODI 10112194
Cruise Control · Electrical System
The consumer parked the vehicle at 11:00am, at around 11:30am the consumer saw a fire in the vehicle. The fire was coming from the engine compartment. Prior to the fire there were no problems. The vehicle had cruise control, but the consumer never used it. *jb
Fire reported
ODI 10109748
Cruise Control
While being parked vehicle caught on fire. The cause of the fire was undetermined.*ak independant fire investigator determined fire was caused by faulty cruise control switch. *bf *nm
Fire reported
ODI 10109494
Cruise Control
1) my 2000 expedition was parked in the driveway and had not been driven since saturday afternoon. ) spontaneous fire burned down the vehicle.) n/a. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10108245
Cruise Control
Nhtsa recall # 05v017000/engine compartment fires: the consumer was unable to get the dealer to honor this recall. The dealer keeps informing the consumer that no parts are available. *jb
ODI 10119082
Cruise Control
While vehicle was parked in the garage a fire started under the hood. Vehicle was totaled, and the house burned down. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10111313
Cruise Control
I just found out the ford is now recalling the 2000 expedition's due to the cruise control issue. Two years ago, i was on my way up north and gas was stuck and preceded to excel. I got off at birch run while fighting the gas with my breaks. After running several stop lights, driving reckless to get to a safe place to stop, i ended up leaving my truck parked in a parking lot for the weekend. I drove the truck to a…
ODI 10108084
Cruise Control
While the vehicle was parked, a fire started under the hood. The vehicle was totaled. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *jb the consumer contacted the manufacturer about a recall but was told that his vehicle was not included due to vin. *nm
Fire reported
ODI 10111389
Cruise Control
While vehicle was parked a fire started under the hood. Vehicle was totaled. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10113203
Cruise Control
Took car to dealer for fire cruise control switch wire shoted out. Car was sitting still was not running when it caught on fire ,getting no cooperation from dealer or manufacturer. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10119512
Cruise Control · Electrical System
While parked a loud bang was heard, and the owner noticed that the vehicle caught on fire. *ak recall campaign; nhtsa campaign id number : 05v017000 recall date : jan 27, 2005 component: vehicle speed control:cruise control *tc
Fire reported
ODI 10109412
Cruise Control
I have a or should i say had a 2000 ford expedition. On monday january 3, 2005 my cruise control light started blinking on my dashboard. On wed. Jan.5, 2004 i drove it to work, parked it in the parking lot at 7:30am and at 9:30am they ran in to tell me my car was on fire. The car is a total loss! The fire started in the engine on the drivers side.*ak
Fire reported
ODI 10106053
Cruise Control
The consumer stated that a recall was made on the vehicle for the cruise control. The consumer called the dealership and was told to bring the car in which was in feburary, the consumer was told that parts would arrive in april, the consumer called the dealership last week and was told the part was there and to bring the car in today, which was done. When the consumer arrived at the dealership, the part had been…
ODI 10119628
Cruise Control · Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Rolling up driver window-clicking noise/ticking in front end during slow turns-slowing down/engine vibration and roaring on acceleration/accelerator sticking while using cruise control/electrical problems(i.e-windows rolling up and down w/out prompting, door locks inoperable, running board lights flashing on and off or non-functioning, illuminated temp. And compass flashing or non-functioning, fan in a/c running for…
ODI 10139831
Cruise Control · Electrical System · Motor
Vehicle was parked approximately 5 hours before the fire started. Consumer smelled smoke, walked out of house, and saw black smoke coming from under driver's side wheel well, and from along the hood. Consumer popped the hood, and saw flames right at the master cylinder. She grabbed a fire extinguisher and put out the fire. Consumer stated that cruise control stopped working one month before the fire, and that the…
Fire reported
ODI 10105553
Cruise Control
My 2000 ford expedition caught fire while parked at my job. Engine was off and no one was in the vehicle. The car is totaled and insurance in only paying for the value of the vehicle which leaves me with a balance to pay off. *nm
Fire reported
ODI 10100495
Cruise Control
Dt: consumer went on vacation to return home and find that their ford expedition had burned, the engine compartment was completely gone and the inside was gutted. Fire department stated that the fire started in the front engine area. There were no indication whatsoever that anything was wrong with this vehicle. The vehicle had regular multi-point inspections. Later consumer finds that ford has had problems (per…
Fire reported
ODI 10121058
Cruise Control
The cruise control wiring had a short which caused the vehicle to catch on fire while it was parked. The manufacturer was notified by the owner. *jb *tc
Fire reported
ODI 10105386
Cruise Control
Vehicle was parked for 4 or 5 hours, looked out window, and saw flames coming from driver's side wheel well. Called 911, and got out of house. Fire spread to house. Insured by state farm, agent joe brown in orlando, fl. Prior to the fire no problems with truck. Cruise control worked in may. Did not use it often. No after market equipment. Will e-mail vin & pictures to bruce york. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10105077
Cruise Control · Rear Window Wiper/Washer · Wiring
Vehicle caught on fire after being parked 5 to 10 minutes. Fire centered on driver's side near the firewall. The cruise control and rear windshield wiper failed within 2 months of the fire.*ak
Fire reported
ODI 10099395
Cruise Control
The consumer parked the vehicle at 9:00am at the end of day around 6:00pm the consumer returned to car and found it had burned up. The fires started at 3:00pm and had been put out. Prior to the fire the cruise control had stopped working. Insured by state farm investigated by stringer and assoc. Who found that the fire originated in the engine compartment at the speed control deactivation switch. Owner has report.…
Fire reported
ODI 10107455