2000 Ford Expedition wheels problems

14 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 2%
crashes: 3
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
6
Hub
2
Rim
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Ford Expedition wheels problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Wheel stud and nutOpened September 15, 2000, closed December 6, 2001

In december 1999, ford issued technical service bulletin 99-26-3, entitled increased wheel nut and stud size-service tip,for 2000 model year expedition, navigator, and certain f-150 vehicles, built on or after november 27, 1999.these vehicles have increased wheel stud and nut diameters from 12mm to 14mm.the wheel nut torque was increased from 100 ft-lb. To 150 ft-lb., respectively.odi has received three reports of wheels separating from 2000 model year expedition vehicles, including two crashes.two additional reports allege broken studs and/or loose wheel nuts.loose wheel nuts can allow the wheel to wobble and cause wheel stud breakage.there are no similar odi reports on 2000 model year lincoln navigator vehicles.the failures appear to be attributed to improper wheel nut torque; however, there is no evidence that there are torque quality deficiencies at the assembly plants.due to the mileages the incidents occurred, it is most likely that improper wheel nut torques were applied during servicing, because in all cases when loose wheels were re-torqued to a least 100 ft-lb., there were no failure re-occurrences.

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What 2000 Ford Expedition owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 10, 2018 · Electrical, Wheels · 18,000 miles · TX

Battery will not kept a charger have to take off cable when cutting the truck off. Lights not working in back ,no pick up speed

Filed Feb 8, 2007 · Wheels · 137,000 miles · NC

Tl* - the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition, the current and failure mileage were 137000. The contact stated that the hub caps were plastic, and had plastic prongs that protruded through a circular medal bracket. The bracket bended,the prong broke , and that the medal bracket expanded depending on the weather, and this caused the bracket to break. The contact stated that he has had to replace them twice to date.

Filed Jun 8, 2005 · Wheels · 122,322 miles · NY · crash

This 2000 ford expedition is used as an emergency response vehicle operated by paramedics responding to 911 calls for medical assistance. During routine driving, a paramedic reported a sudden grinding noise in the front end. He was returning to the station when the front right wheel (tire and rim) came off. All five posts were sheered off. Vehicle undergoes rigorous maintenance, and no previous issues were reported.

Filed Jul 19, 2004 · Wheels · GA

While driving between 45 to 50 MPH, consumer hear noise coming from the rear. Consumer was pulling out the road, when suddenly the rear driver side wheel separated from the vehicle and rolled over a quarter of mile, all five lug nuts separated from the wheel. Dealer was notified. Please provide further information.

Filed Jan 20, 2004 · Wheels · 27,074 miles · FL

Spare tire winch cable snapped causing spare tire to detach and bounce away behind the car while driving. Nobody was hurt in this incident, but I believe this is a major safety defect.

Filed Jan 23, 2002 · Acceleration, Engine · DC

When traveling on the highway, vehicle cuts off without prior warning, also lights on dashboard flashed on and off, dealership was aware of problem. *ak the vehicle cuts off while driving due to crank sensor failure. While driving right rear wheel jingles. Vehicle cuts off while accelerating, after stopping the vehicle restart and idles up to 1100 RPM at times. Consumer states transmission slips, the dash was rattling and the pedal button on the left steering wheel was installed backwards.

Filed Aug 20, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · DC

Vehicle would shut down periodically/ without any prior warning. Dealer does not have remedy. . *ak dealer has replaced components to alleviate problem, but still no remedy.

Filed Mar 12, 2001 · Wheels · NY

While traveling noticed rear of vehicle shook. Pulled over and noticed 3 of the lugs: nuts: bolts broke off. Riverhead ford fix the right weel (after 3 days) two weeks later the left weel did the same.

Filed Jan 31, 2001 · Suspension, Tires · CA

Front tires are cupping, uneven tire wear, vehicle inspected and aligned,possible tire related defect (no make/model of tires provided).

Filed Sep 1, 2000 · Wheels · CT

Why did the federal safety agency only expand thier investigation to include 16" firestone tires. I have 17" tires on my vehicle and think they should be looked at also, and possibly included in any future recalls of firestone tires.( dot number: tire size: p265/75 17 )

Questions about the 2000 Ford Expedition wheels

Does the 2000 Ford Expedition have wheels problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the wheels of the 2000 Ford Expedition, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2000 Ford Expedition wheels problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Ford Expedition wheels?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Expedition have bad wheels?

The Ford Expedition model years with the most wheels complaints are 1997 (41 complaints), 1998 (37 complaints) and 1999 (17 complaints).