Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Ford Expedition owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
On May 28th, 2005 I was performing a pre-vacation safety inspection of my 2000 Ford Expedition when I noticed that the front anti sway bar ends were not connected to anything on my vehicle. I called shawnee mission Ford in shawnee, ks for advice. They directed me to bring the vehicle in for immediate repair. After arrival at the dealer, I stayed with the mechanic to observe repairs. He showed me two rusted and broken halves of link that had snapped in two from corrosion and metal fatigue. He said that he gets several of these each week on f150s, expeditions and explorers. He referred to it as a design flaw that has been rectified by a recall on the explorer with a larger or reinforced link, but not on the Expedition or the f150. I decided this should be reported for two reasons. …
Auto load leveling suspension failed June 2002. Dealer found wiring problem that caused short and caused sensor to fail. When system fails, system drops rear of car down on axle with no suspension. Vehicle is very unsafe to drive especially over rough road and when cornering. I complained to the dealer and Ford that this was a major problem and would be especially dangerous if towing a trailer when this happened. In May of 2003 system failed while towing a fairly heavy trailer. Trailer tongue hit the pavement. Vehicle was very unstable to drive and get safely off the road. This time the problem was a relay that failed. Vehicles with this load leveling system need to be recalled and modified to freeze the system in it's current state when a failure is detected and not to let out all of the air in the suspension. …
2000 Ford Expedition, eddie bauer concern: front stabilizer link bolts appear to be counterfit. The bolts fail at the top connection to the stabilizer bar at 62,000-65,000 miles. This creates unsafe steering and handling under many driving conditions. The head of the bolt shears off. The OEM bolt does not meet the strength requirements for this vehicle. Replacement bolts contained in the link kits from Ford are not the same. The bolts are galvanized and appear to be imperial (british) standard vice metric. The local Ford dealer where I purchased the new link kits says that they discover many such failures and sell many replacement kits for this vehicle. These bolts are lifetime items. They should never fail. The results could be catastrophic. I have the remainder of the assembly that recently failed. The other side failed last spring and the assembly fell off completely. …
We have a 2000 Ford eddie bauer Expedition with 111,000 miles. We purchased new &it has been garaged kept & always washed at the car wash after a snow storm. Took the truck for inspection on 8/15/11 and was told by the mechanic to stop driving the vehicle immediately due to failure of the lower control arms. We where advised if the control arms broke a serious accident could occur, especially @ highway speeds. The upper control arms are beginning to show signs of chipping of the powder coating which will more than likely lead to premature failure. We have researched this issue on line & found that there are others who are also experiencing the same issue with the rusting of the lower control arms. The truck is now sitting in our garage & we are waiting for delivery of the both the lower & upper control arms. …
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. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the failure of the drive shaft also caused damage to the transfer case, shaft linkage and oxygen sensors. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no solution was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 196,000.
Brake line above fuel line completely rusted through. Luckily I was stopped for fuel and lost brake pressure. Upon inspection at my local garage, all brake lines were rusted to the point all were replaced. Upon closer inspection, the rear suspension parts are rusting underneath the coating that covered the suspension parts. I realize the vehicle is 14 years old, but I have much older vehicles that have zero rust. Just for the record, we have years that we have no snow, so my exposure to salt roads is very limited. Items such as brake lines and suspension parts should be made of a better quality material. After all, this vehicle still has the original exhaust system! Regardless of age, with just over 77K miles this is a serious safety issue.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically stall. The dealer stated that the coil pack located near the air compressor, could develop moisture, which would cause the coil springs to fail and the vehicle to stall. Secondly, the technician stated that in rainy conditions, condensation under the hood could cause the coil springs to fail spontaneously. As a result, the risk of a crash is increased. Three coil springs need to be replaced at the cost of $500. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the rear of the vehicle began bouncing abnormally while reversing from a driveway. The contact soon discovered that the large, unknown pole was lying under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear lower control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
While making a right turn it felt like the truck was skipping. Consumer then pulled of the road. Upon exiting the truck consumer noticed that 3 of the wheels were facing forward, and the right passenger side wheel was turned inwards. The truck was then towed to dealership because it was not drivable. Dealership inspected the steering linkage, and indicated that a tie rod had fallen off, and the others were loose, all 4 tie rods need to be replaced. They also had to replaced the lower ball joints.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the rear of the vehicle began to shake and she noticed something dragging from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the trailing arms failed and caused the entire suspension to fail. The dealer also stated that the suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.
Suspension complaints in other Expedition years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2000 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA has 63 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Ford Expedition, 7% of the model year's 890 complaints. The component named most often is front (11 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Ford Expedition suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 2000 Ford Expedition, though it has 7 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Ford Expedition suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 87,000 miles, and 6% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to suspension problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.