2000 Ford Expedition technical service bulletins
206 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2000 Ford Expedition.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
- Corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- Safety belt retraction speed
- Rear axle noise repair
- Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4L 2V engine
- Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded EGR (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow
- Rear axle noise repair
- Warning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (RSS) and forward sensing system (fss)-false...
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Multiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
- Customer maintenance reminder - literature program 04L19 - tie rod inspection procedure
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- Airbag warning lamp on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1994/B1998 on vehicles without side air bags
- Air suspension compressor noise
- Pop/thump noise at end of window movement and/or driver's window bounce back and reverse to mid-position
- Courtesy rail lamps do not operate correctly or cause a battery draw
- Correct lug nut torque specifications - increase wheel nut and stud size - service tip
- Fuel signal to instrument cluster service tip
- Broken exhaust manifold studs
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Tie rod end inspection procedure
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Repeat air suspension compressor drier failures
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Vehicles with keyless entry pad may exhibit dead battery, no start, interior lamp/headlamp...
- Tie rod end inspection procedure
- False failure of the vapor management valve (VMV)
- Inoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4X4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code P1635 or P1639
- Engine-cylinder head deck LEAK-4.6 and 5.4L engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits...
- Engine-light tick or rattle type noise from engine after cold start
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Driveability-idle-high idle speeds-throttle sticks after steady state driving in extreme cold ambient...
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Subject regarding supplemental tire information label
- Some vehicles with air suspension may exhibit an initial or repeat compressor dryer failure
- Some vehicles with electronic shift-on-the fly may exhibit an inadvertent 4X4 low engagement while driving
- White flakes coming from the air conditioner vents when the blower motor is engaged
- Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4L 2V engine may exhibit a whistling noise fromthe formed nylon tube...
- Some 5.4L windsor power improved engines may exhibit a slight oil leak or weep at the cylinder head to...
- Subject regarding driveline angle-related vibration at various speeds and load conditions
- Concerns with speed body boom
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slight oil leak at the cylinder head to block joint
- Some 4X2 vehicles equipped with P275/60/R17 continental-general tires may exhibit a highway speed tire...
- Subject regarding idler arm replacement specifications
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak, snap, rattle, or clunk in the front end when turning or going over bumps
- Some vehicles may exhibit wheels that seize to the hubs and are difficult to remove during service
- Some 4X2 vehicles equipped with P275/60/R17 continental general tires may exhibit a highway speed tire...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4 wheel drive may exhibit a notchy or sticking feeling in slow speed turns...
- Some vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions and / or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic...
- Concerns with vehicles with a 5.4L 2V engine exhibitingng a lack of power condition
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slow fuel fill condition and/or premature shutoff of the gas pump when the...
- Some vehicles equipped with air suspension may exhibit an air leak and/or overnight bleed down of the air...
- Concerns with climate control system air discharged through the defroster ducts only, regardless of setting
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Some vehicles may exhibit driveabilty conditions and/or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic...
- Subject regarding exaggerated engine braking on deceleration
- Subject regarding inoperative running board lights
- Subject regarding air suspension compressor quality
- Information regarding pop/thump noise from power window
- Concerns with white flakes coming from the air conditioner vents when the blower motor is engaged
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slow fuel fill condition and/or premature shutoff of the gas pump when the...
- Concerns with pop/clunk/click noise from the front suspension when making low-speed turns in forward or...
- Some vehicles may exhibit air suspension malfunction
- Some vehicles built between january 2000 and july 2000 may exhibit a radio reception condition of two...
- Concerns with a pop/clunk/click noise coming from the front suspension when making low-speed turns in...
- Exhibiting lack of power condition when vehicle is operated in ambient temperatures
- Some vehicles not equipped with side air bags may exhibit diagnostic trouble code B1998 (passenger side...
- A condition may exist, where throttle sticking may occur on a few vehicles in very cold ambient...
- Some vehicles equipped with the romeo built 4.6L 2V engine may exhibit an engine oil leak or oil weepage...
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires
- Some vehicles built before june 8, 2000 and equipped with A4WD may exhibit a high-speed moan or driveline...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a pop/clunk/click noise from the front suspension when making low speed turns in...
- Brake shift interlock
- Information on idle vibration or engine droan on acceleration
- Information on radio operation with rear seat entertainment system
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where all the guages inthe instrument cluster will sweep at initial...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a difficult to remove wheel rim condition
- Concerns with the lower power in high ambient temepratures
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at idle and/or engine droaning noise on acceleration from a stop
- Some vehicles may exhibit a driveline vibration at speeds between 60-70 mph
- Some vehicles may exhibit inadvertent 4X4 hi or low shift events, 4X4 and / or low range indicator...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4R70W automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk noise during the 2-1...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check suspension lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes B2140 or C2140 even...
- Some vehicles built until 12/01/2000, equipped with the memory seat option, may exhibit a battery...
- Exhibiting an uncommanded shift wheel low during low speed maneuvering
- Concerns that the anti-lock brake system (ABS) lamp is on with diagnostic trouble codes C1230, C1229, or C1237
- This bulletin states that on some vehicles (including 2002 blackwood) a battery disconnect or parameter...
- Some vehicles may exhibit amber anti-lock brake system (ABS) lamp on with undefined diagnostic trouble...
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on...
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.6L romeo engine may exhibit an oil leak from the cylinder head gasket area
- Subject regarding certain vehicles with 4.6L romeo engines exhibiting an oil leak from the cylinder head...
- Some vehicles may exhibit the engine oil sending unit contacting the oil drip shield attached to the front...
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Some vehicles equipped with 4R100 transmission were built with and without the #8 thrust washer
- Inoperative or inaccurate speedometer as well as 4X4 light inoperative and / or diagnostic trouble code...
- Seat belt warning system - belt reminder function, operation and service tips
- Some vehicles not equipped with side air bags, may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1998...
- Some vehicles may produce a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated, rough idle, a check engine light, and...
- Some vehicles equipped with continental / general P275 / 60R17 tires may exhibit a tire vibration
- Subject regarding high idle and/or check engine light condition
- Conditions on climate control system air flows through defrost only
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, or 6.8L engine may exhibit a rough idle / miss after start-up in...
- Some vehicles may exhibit holes, tears, snags or cracks on the seat upholstery
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- Information on squeak and rattle noise conditions
- Some vehicles may exhibit hesitation on acceleration or while turning
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative courtesy, glove compartment, underhood, running board lamps,...
- Concerns with the intake manifold leaking or weeping coolant from passenger side gasket at right rear...
- Subject pertaining to air suspension leaks
- This bulletin addresses concerns a noise at intial engine startup when cold from the accessory drive belt
- Inoperative or inaccurate speedometer, 4X4 lamp illuminated and / or diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P1635...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slow fuel fill condition
- Information on vehicles exhibiting a torn, snagged or damages seat cover
- Concerns with squeaking noise from tie rod end
- Some vehicles may exhibit power door lock switches sticking or door locks cycling rapdily
- Concerns with a chattering noise from the rear axle heard when turning or cornerning
- Concerns with courtesy, glove compartment, underhood, running board lamps; power windows; radio; and rear...
- Information regarding multifunction switch replacement
- Some vehicles ordered with a compact disc player will be equipped with a redesigned compact disc player
- Exhibiting a crackling / popping noise from the exhaust
- Information regarding erractic remote entry functions-new gem released
- Some vehicles may exhibit a delayed operation / inoperative instrument cluster with koeo or koer
- Exhibiting a delayed operation / inoperative instrument cluster with koeo or koer
- Some vehicles equipped with A4WD may exhibit a driveline pulsaton / shudder vibration under low speed...
- Brief information on the personal audio system feature
- Concerns with erratic remote entry functions
- Vehicles may experience air conditioning inaccurate ambient temperature displayed- vehicles equipped with...
- Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may...
- Some vehicles may exhibit interior lights, power windows and / or inoperative running board lights for a...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a front washer operating without command
- Some vehicles may exhibit any of P0350 through P0358 coil diagnostic trouble codes, check engine light on...
- SOME4X2 vehicles (base and air suspension units) equipped with general / continental all weather low...
- Subject regarding revised compass setting procedure
- Some vehicles with 4.6L, or 6.8L engines may exhibit a roller finger follower coming off during engine...
- Some vehicles may exhibit any of P0350 - P0358 coil (diagnostic trouble codes), check engine light, and...
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a windshield creak / squeak
- Some vehicles (base and air suspension units) equipped with general / continental all weather low profile...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Vehicles equipped with electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) , may exerience the blower motor...
- Expedition and navigators equipped with four wheel air suspension may require a ride height adjustment...
- The vehicle may exhibit a door ajar warning lamp on
- Servicing trailer hitch.
- Auto lock feature activation.
- Radios may display no dj - no disc or cd will not eject
- Expeditions and navigators built after 8/16/99 and ordered with a compact disc playres will be equipped...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a crackling/popping noise from the exhaust, vehicles built between 11/1/97 and...
- Subject regarding the servicing of trailer hitches on vehicles
- Information regarding vehicles that experience the radios that display no dj-no disc or cd will not eject
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration/moan at highway speeds
- All vehicles may exhibit an inoperative or inaccurate speedometer, 4X4 light inoperative and/or DTC P1635...
- Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range
- Information on all vehicles shipped with the auto lock feature activated, instruction on how to disable or...
- Vehicles equipped with limited slip/traction-lok rear axles may exhibit a chatter noise while turning
- Some vehicles may exhibit a body boom while driving highway speeds
- Some vehicles radios may display no dj- no disc or cd will not eject
- Information on the new cd magazine that will not interchange with prior models, vehicles built after 8/16/99
- Some vehicles built between 11/1/97 and 12/8/99 may exhibit a crackling/popping noise from the exhaust
- Some vehicles may exhibit a front washer operating without command
- Some vehicles may exhibit power door lock switches sticking or door locks cycling rapidly
- Certain supercrews and some vehicles may exhibit a wind noise / boom when driven at high speeds above 55...
- On some vehicles, the front windshield wipers may operate while the multifunction switch is in the off...
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4X4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4X4 low range, with no...
- Some vehicles may be delivered with a b-pillar trim panel, that has a yellow sticker, which states that it...
- Information on revised wheel stud and nut diameters
- Service procedure for orange service tagged 4T100 transmissions
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Subject regarding front wipers operating while switch is in off position
- Information on the new restraint control module (RCM) location
- Exhibiting an inaccurate compass readings if not set at pre-delivery inspection (PDI)
- Subject regrding new restraint control module (RCM) location for 2000 model year vehicles
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Information on removing and / or replacing the generic electronic module (GEM)
- Subject regarding parking aid module (PAM) and diagnosis tips
- Information regarding poor audio AM reception while operating windows
- (Continued from 13251 and 13252) uncommanded front wiper function. mjs
- This online service bulletin involves vehicles exhibiting windnoise at the top of the door glass seal /...
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a flicker in the dash lamp when switching from the headlamp to the park...
- Information on replacing and removing the generic electronic module (GEM)
- Experiencing windnoise at the top of the door glass seal / weatherstrip molding area
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flicker in the dash lamps when switching from the headlamp to the park lamp...
- Subject regarding parking aid module (PAM) diagnostic and diagnosis tip
- Service procedure for green service tagged 4R70W transmissions
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