2000 Ford Expedition Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 890 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Ford Expedition, 1% of the 890 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2000 Ford Expedition. For some reason the child safety locks on the back doors have started locking themselves every time the doors are closed. I have checked some chat rooms a found that this seems to be a problem that alot of people are having. My question is , should Ford be liable for the repair? Fords estimate for the repair is 450.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10137379, filed 2005-09“Re: 2000 Ford Expedition, child safety locks/rear door latches child safety lock on rear doors activate by themselves, making it impossible to open rear doors from inside. Ford was contacted already but they mentioned that this is not a recall and if repairs are necessary it will be at my expense. I explained to them that this is a safety hazard for passengers in the back seat and it could lead to a tragedy which will affect my family and other Ford Expedition owners as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10111979, filed 2005-02“The contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. The contact noticed that both of the rear child safety locks were inoperative in her vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 200,000 and current mileage was 334,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10267281, filed 2009-04, 200,000 miles“Dt: contact states whenever it was raining the windshield wipers would not work, only after the vehicle was stopped. Also, there were electrical issues; the doors would unlock while driving, and radio went on and off. While driving the contact noticed while it was raining the windshield would leak. The windshield and part of the electrical system were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10126215, filed 2005-06“Problems unlocking vehicle's rear driver side door, rear wiper mechanism, hood latch. Rear driver side can only be opened from the outside. Hood latch under the steering wheel is difficult to release without great difficulty. Rear wiper on tail-gate door malfunctioned. Dealer wouldn't repair vehicle because warranty expired.”
NHTSA complaint #10053944, filed 2004-01Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 11 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 | 9 | 1% |
| 1997 | 26 | 3% |
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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