Complaints
635
Crashes
43
Fires
56
Injuries
52
Fatalities
7
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Ford Excursion Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1102 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:68,633 mi
Crash-related:6
#253 complaints
Tires:Tread/Belt
Avg mileage:53,567 mi
Crash-related:8
#341 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:112,837 mi
Fires:12
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Ford Excursion.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire Defects | 102 | 6 | — | 68,633 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 53 | 8 | — | 53,567 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 41 | — | 12 | 112,837 mi | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 33 | 1 | — | 40,186 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 29 | — | 5 | 119,368 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 22 | 1 | — | 47,667 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 21 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 17 | — | 13 | 141,104 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 15 | 1 | 3 | 103,623 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 14 | 1 | — | 93,000 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 12 | — | — | 86,050 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 1 | 4 | 140,375 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 10 | 2 | — | 97,500 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 10 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | 1 | — | 139,600 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 9 | 9 | — | 69,062 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | 1 | 135,367 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 6 | — | 137,638 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 8 | — | 5 | 112,141 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 8 | — | — | 78,200 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 8 | — | — | 59,500 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 8 | — | — | 101,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 7 | — | — | 73,902 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 7 | — | — | 79,985 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 7 | — | 2 | 141,351 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 6 | — | — | 65,500 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 6 | 1 | — | 41,667 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | — | 3 | 217,250 mi |
Tire Defects
102
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,633
Tires:Tread/Belt
53
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,567
Electrical Faults
41
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
12
Avg Miles
112,837
Tires:Sidewall
33
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,186
Engine & Cooling
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
119,368
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,667
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,000
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
13
Avg Miles
141,104
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
103,623
Suspension:Front
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,000
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,050
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Avg Miles
140,375
Automatic Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,500
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,000
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
139,600
Air Bags:Frontal
9
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,062
Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
135,367
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,638
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
112,141
Latches / Locks
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,200
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,500
Structure:Body:Door
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,902
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,985
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
141,351
Electrical System:Ignition
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,500
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,667
Seat-Related Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
217,250
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2000 Ford Excursion — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Ford Excursion reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2000 Ford Excursion has 635 NHTSA complaints, 43 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Tire Defects with 102 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Ford Excursion?
Top reported problems: Tire Defects (102 complaints, avg 68,633 mi); Tires:Tread/Belt (53 complaints, avg 53,567 mi); Electrical Faults (41 complaints, avg 112,837 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Ford Excursion?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 84,966 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Ford Excursion?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Ford Excursion include 43 crash-related reports, 56 fire reports, 52 injuries, and 7 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Ford Excursion have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Ford Excursion as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Ford Excursion?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2000 Ford Excursion shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Excursion reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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