Three problems related to tank assembly 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.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that his fuel tank was leaking and the check engine indicator illuminated. The dealer stated that the fuel vapor recovery system was not operating properly. After testing the vehicle, the dealer discovered that the fuel tank was warped and fuel was leaking from the top. There is no recall on the fuel tank and the repair would cost $2,000. The contact was unsure whether or not he could repair the failure. The failure mileage was 78,253. Updated 12/02/08. Updated 12/03/08.
Dixie donelson had only purchased her Ford Expedition the month prior (early June), and was just underway for a trip to visit her daughter in colorado. The original police report documents her losing control of her vehicle within the first 40 minutes of her trip. Further observations of the crash site have revealed tread remnants of new firestone SUV tires. However, the Expedition caught fire and all remaining tires burned to the extent of not being identifiable. Dixie had told her duaghter she had new firestone tires, but we have had little success in determining the actual tire model. ( dot number: tire size: (unknown) ).
Plastic fuel tank leaks due to having a 1 inch hole from road hazards. Dealer has seen vehicle.