2000 Ford Expedition Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 2%of 890 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 Ford Expedition, 2% of the 890 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My truck has been running fine with new parts on it. I went to my friend's house went in to switch my laundry, looked out her window and my was on fire!! Truck off and keys were not in ignition and it was parked in a driveway under a carport. It posed no problems on the way over there, no smells, no sounds, no nothing. And then bam! Hood shooting out flames.”
NHTSA complaint #11306520, filed 2020-02, 195,000 miles“Problems with headlights blowing out, replaced bulb, still no high beam. Lights completely went out one night. Had to have family member follow me home. Battery detached to get lights inside off. Lights originally went off when I plugged my cell phone in for charging; something that I have always done in my prior vehicles. Vehicle cutting off, shop states that it is due to problem with emission. Ac runs hot when vehicle keep turning off. Vehicle acceleration is bad. Vehicle even when running on interstate appear to be having difficulty maintaining speed, appears to be wanting to cut off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10041464, filed 2003-10, 87,500 miles“Tried to start with key out of the ignition. Lights would not turn of. Had to disconnect the battery. This would be life threatening if happened in a closed garage”
NHTSA complaint #11062017, filed 2018-01, 165,400 miles“Multiple instances following rain of: vehicle turns over but will not start. Removing the key any of the following will occur- heater fan blower comes on and will only go off with the key in and in the on position. Lights may or may not come on. Radio may or may not come on. All this with key out, vehicle empty and closed. Sometimes blower will come on in empty vehicle. If the car starts sometimes the wipers will not work, the horn will not work, radio will not work, lights will not work or blinkers go on. Any or all of this may occur. Sometimes and oder like burning or sour gas will occur. …”
NHTSA complaint #10440635, filed 2011-12, 152,000 miles“Headlights do not seem as bright as other auto I have driven.must use high beam in areas where regular beam should be sufficient. This issue should be addressed by Ford as it concerns me. Is power being drained or are light just not powerful enough?”
NHTSA complaint #726962, filed 2000-08Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 6 | 1% |
| 2019 | 9 | 2% |
| 2018 | 25 | 7% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 15 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 | 20 | 2% |
| 1997 | 12 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Expedition
214 complaintsTires
172 complaintsVehicle speed control
124 complaintsEngine cooling
116 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
72 complaintsSuspension
63 complaintsBody and structure
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
42 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsEngine
28 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford Expedition
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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