2000 Ford Expedition steering problems
30 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2000 Ford Expedition, which is 3% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 67,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 67,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, an abnormal banging noise was heard from under the front end of the vehicle before the steering wheel suddenly failed. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly veered into the right lane and nearly crashed into another vehicle. The contact moved to the shoulder to inspect the vehicle and discovered that the front drive shaft was fractured.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Ford Expedition
- Electrical system 219 complaints
- Tires 176 complaints
- Engine 142 complaints
- Cruise control 127 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 78 complaints
- Suspension 66 complaints
- Body & structure 48 complaints
- Brakes 38 complaints