Five problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 2000 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Expedition based on all problems reported for the 2000 Expedition.
Engine oil leak. Repaired twice under warranty, third time they couldn't find the same leak.
I purchased my new Expedition in October of 2000. On 5/16/02 I took it in for my second annual inspection (44,000 miles). I had also asked them to look into a small oil leak on my vehicle. I thought that perhaps the plug wasnt fully tightened at my last oil change. Needless to say I was shocked when I was informed that I have a defective head gasket. I was even more shocked when I was informed that the repair estimate for the head gasket was $2100! I was informed that because my car was out of warranty there is nothing they could do. I asked them to hold off on that repair until I could do some research regarding this issue. I did some research and found that there have been 3 service bulletins issued for this specific problem. Numerous complaints regarding this issue have also been logged on the internet.
New vehicle delivered with defective engine resulting in oil leak nonconformance. After four service visits to correct, remanufactured engine was installed. Purchase agreement for was for new vehicle and engine which was never delivered.
Vehicle was leaking oil underneath has taken vehicle into dealership several times. Mechanic told consumer that engine needed to be replaced.
On engine start, at 1,935 miles the oil pressure gauge drop to zero and the "engine oil" light illuminated. I turned the engine off to check the oil level on the dip stick. The dip stick indicated below "min". I poured 3 qts. Of oil in the engine and drove to the nearest dealer to have service. The dealer was not fully staffed since it was a Saturday. I added 2 more qts. Of oil and drove home. I returned to the dealer on Monday for a leak check. The service technicians found no leaks but added another 3 qts. Of oil. I was told to watch the oil level and that Ford could do nothing until the engine is "broken in" which is at 7,500 miles. 1 day later I returned to the dealership with a "bluish/gray" smoke coming from the tailpipe. The asst. Service manager said that was a good sign but to continue watching the oil until 7,500 miles at which time they would be able to start monitoring the engine.