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
2000 ford expedition caught on fire while parked.***no answer required***. *mr the fire started at the cruise control deactivation switch. 4 months later, the consumer received a recall notice regarding the cruise control deactivation switch. *jb
Fire reported
ODI 10119192
Cruise Control
While parked in the garage it burned. The consumer assumed the water from the vehicle put the fire out, because upon arriving the fire was out. The vehicle was totaled. No damage to the injury.
Fire reported
ODI 10109493
Cruise Control
Dt: consumer states that her 2000 ford expedition was parked for no more than a half an hour and vehicle caught on fire. They put fire out with water. They thought it was because they changed a fuse, but when the vehicle was taken to the dealer, they told them they didn't know why it happened. Consumer was reporting this because of the recent report of ford problems.*ak
Fire reported
ODI 10125614
Cruise Control
Vehicle caught on fire unexpectedly while it was parked. Results showed that the cruise control switch wire had a short. Manufacturer was contacted by owner.*ak
Fire reported
ODI 10109276
Cruise Control
Cruise control recall campaign 05v017000, consumer went out of town, and upon t arrival at home, was notified by neighbors that there was a fire in the rear of the house where the vehicle was parked. Vehicle/the siding on the house, and other personal property were damaged. Cruise control nhtsa recall 05v017000. *ak
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 10110840
Cruise Control · Engine And Engine Cooling
While the vehicle was parked a fire started under the hood. The fire was put out. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the fire originated in the engine compartment. *sc *jb
Fire reported
ODI 10106723
Cruise Control
Recall campaign 05v017000 concerning ford cruise control deactivation switch. Vehicle caught on fire while parked in the driveway next to another vehicle. Both vehicles were totally damaged due to the fire. Local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire was not determined.*ak *jb
Fire reported
ODI 10109132
Cruise Control
While driving consumer smelled a burning odor. Opened the hood and saw heavy smoke. Fire department stated cruise control sensor burned.*ak
Fire reported
ODI 10040345
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
Automatic Transmission · Cruise Control · Engine · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
When traveling on the highway, vehicle cuts off without prior warning, also lights on dashboard flashed on and off, dealership was aware of problem. *ak the vehicle cuts off while driving due to crank sensor failure. While driving right rear wheel jingles. Vehicle cuts off while accelerating, after stopping the vehicle restart and idles up to 1100 rpm at times. Consumer states transmission slips, the dash was…
ODI 8002741
Cruise Control
Ford expedition 2000 recall for fire *bf the consumer believes the 2000 for expedition should be recalled for the faulty cruise control switch which may cause fires. *nm
ODI 10113368
Cruise Control
Re ltr rec'd from ford to have the cruise control disconnected in ford expedition. *bf the consumer has not gotten her cruise control disconnected yet because she doesn't feel a great sense of urgency. *nm
ODI 10113118