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1999 Ford Expedition vs 2000 Ford Expedition

Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.

Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.

1999 Ford Expedition

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
1,137
rank #309 of 4,194
Recalls
0
campaigns on record
Top component
Tires
186 complaints (16%)
Reported harm
64 crashes / 78 injuries
12 deaths; 95 fires

2000 Ford Expedition

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
1,134
rank #311 of 4,194
Recalls
0
campaigns on record
Top component
Electrical System
157 complaints (14%)
Reported harm
67 crashes / 53 injuries
3 deaths; 229 fires

Largest differences in this pair

Complaint gap

3

2000 Ford Expedition has the lower raw complaint count

Recall gap

0

1999 Ford Expedition vs 2000 Ford Expedition

Top component overlap

Different families

Tires vs Electrical System

1999 Ford Expedition problem mix

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 115
  • TIRES 109
  • TIRES:TREAD/BELT 77
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 72
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 67

2000 Ford Expedition problem mix

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 157
  • TIRES 96
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL 63
  • TIRES:TREAD/BELT 60
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 58

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 1999 Ford Expedition or 2000 Ford Expedition?

2000 Ford Expedition has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,134 vs 1,137). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Does this mean the 2000 Ford Expedition is more reliable?

No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).