2000 Ford Expedition Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the 2000 Ford Expedition, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 109,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “cruise control” (47% of reports).
- 124vehicle speed control complaints
- 109,000median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 47%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Cruise control: mentioned in 58 of 124 complaints (47%)
- Caught fire: mentioned in 41 of 124 complaints (33%)
- Deactivation switch: mentioned in 11 of 124 complaints (9%)
- Parked garage: mentioned in 8 of 124 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 66 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 124 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 82 a fire, 4 an injury.
Ford Expedition vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Expedition | 1 | 10% | — |
| 2025 Expedition | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2024 Expedition | 8 | 10% | 19,632 |
| 2023 Expedition | 6 | 9% | 21,000 |
| 2022 Expedition | 8 | 7% | — |
| 2021 Expedition | 9 | 4% | 2,000 |
| 2020 Expedition | 15 | 4% | 85,000 |
| 2019 Expedition | 13 | 3% | 72,000 |
| 2018 Expedition | 15 | 4% | 41,324 |
| 2017 Expedition | 21 | 6% | 50,100 |
| 2016 Expedition | 20 | 9% | 53,649 |
| 2015 Expedition | 15 | 9% | 45,000 |
| 2014 Expedition | 4 | 6% | — |
| 2013 Expedition | 7 | 8% | 114,380 |
| 2012 Expedition | 18 | 15% | 71,512 |
| 2011 Expedition | 7 | 10% | 50,000 |
| 2010 Expedition | 3 | 5% | 117,000 |
| 2009 Expedition | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2008 Expedition | 13 | 9% | 44,382 |
| 2007 Expedition | 12 | 6% | 36,000 |
| 2006 Expedition | 29 | 10% | 85,640 |
| 2005 Expedition | 66 | 21% | 71,000 |
| 2004 Expedition | 21 | 7% | 30,060 |
| 2003 Expedition | 20 | 3% | 66,500 |
| 2002 Expedition | 58 | 17% | 63,000 |
| 2001 Expedition | 101 | 17% | 100,000 |
| 2000 Expedition | 124 | 14% | 109,000 |
| 1999 Expedition | 59 | 6% | 116,500 |
| 1998 Expedition | 78 | 9% | 111,500 |
| 1997 Expedition | 79 | 9% | 120,000 |
| 1996 Expedition | 1 | 33% | 50,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: A fire at the switch could occur.
Fix: By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286)
Vehicle speed control:cruise control
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: This condition could lead to a fire. Fires have occurred while the vehicles were parked with the ignition 'off.'
Fix: As an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. As soon as replacement parts are available (early april 2005), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a new switch free of charge. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v388 and 06v286)
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On XXX my 2000 Ford Expedition caught on fire at around 2am. It had not been driven or turned on since XXX, and was sitting parked that whole time. It was parked in the parking lot of my apartment building, right outside of my unit. I was woken up by a loud pop which I believe was the tire…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. While the vehicle was undergoing an oil change, the cruise control switch underneath the hood that was connected to the brake master cylinder caught on fire. The contact stated that the ignition was off at the time. The contact was able to extinguish the…
Throttle feels like its sticking. The breaks feel like they get harder the longer you drive or use them. Its been extremely cold the last few weeks (air temp of -28f lows to -3f for highs). You let off the break from a stop sign or stop light and it will suddenly accerlerate by itself. Seems to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Ford Expeditions have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 124 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the 2000 Ford Expedition (14% of the 890 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Ford Expedition vehicle speed control?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems start?
The median reported mileage is 109,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the 2000 Ford Expedition?
The most frequent phrase is “cruise control”, in 58 of 124 complaints, followed by “caught fire” (41).
Other 2000 Ford Expedition problems
- Electrical System problems (214)
- Tires problems (172)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (116)
- Visibility problems (67)
- Suspension problems (63)
See all 2000 Ford Expedition problems or vehicle speed control problems across all Expedition years.