2000 Ford Expedition Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 890 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,514miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seat belts of the 2000 Ford Expedition, 1% of the 890 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,514 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving 30 MPH, the front tie rod separated and the consumer lost control of the vehicle. The seat belt did not restrain the consumer properly and the air bag did not deploy. 4 days later the consumer received a letter in the from Ford warning him about possible tie rod failure, the consumer stated the VIN and other information was wrong which may have delayed receiving the mail.”
NHTSA complaint #10092642, filed 2004-10, 50,029 miles“Once the safety seats had been installed on each side of the middle seat, the center seat belt will not retract. The center seat belt becomes useless. It will not retract or extend.”
NHTSA complaint #10099611, filed 2004-12, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. While operating the passenger side seat belts on the second and third row seating, the contact noticed the seat belt retention systems were not functioning. The seat belts would not tighten and hold in place. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 102,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10380980, filed 2011-02, 102,000 miles“The contact stated the buckles for the second seat middle position failed to operate. The buckle male and female ends to not hold once buckled. This safety seat belt is the recommended location for children. The contact's child who is under one years old has to be located next to the vehicle's door instead. The contact express concern regarding the safety of the child in that location. The dealer has been alerted however there will be a cost to fix the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10162389, filed 2006-07, 95,000 miles“Dt: the seat belts, shoulder and lap belts of the third row on 2000 Ford Expedition continuously retracted and locked on the contact's daughter. The vehicle was running at the time. The seat belt was so tight it had to be cut so that the contact's could get out of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10144542, filed 2005-12Related service bulletins
- 10014138Jun 7, 2005Safety belt retraction speed.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2020 | 39 | 9% |
| 2019 | 113 | 21% |
| 2018 | 14 | 4% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 2% |
| 2002 | 20 | 6% |
| 2001 | 36 | 6% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 25 | 3% |
| 1997 | 15 | 2% |
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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