2000 FORD EXPLORER Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Ford Explorer. This model year has 1,133 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Tire Issues.
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Worst 2000 Ford Explorer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Tire Issues
Transmission / Drivetrain
Unintended Acceleration
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Ford Explorer. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire Issues | 248 | 23 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 151 | 8 | 4 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 129 | 14 | 22 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 118 | 2 | 17 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 103 | 2 | 33 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 73 | 32 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 71 | 11 | 1 | — | |
| Brake System | 67 | 9 | 2 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 60 | 6 | 2 | — | |
| Visibility | 53 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 49 | 6 | 2 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 46 | 6 | 8 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 36 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 31 | 1 | 4 | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 30 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 28 | 1 | 3 | — | |
| Equipment | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 19 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 17 | 2 | 3 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 16 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline | 13 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Child Seat | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2000 Ford Explorer. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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Driving at the correct speed limit swerved to avoid hitting deer that ran out into the road hit a covert had seatbelt on airbags came out before that something hit me in side of my right arm it hit my elbow so hard and fast my arm was flung outwards and upwards which broke out t…
The contact owned a 1999 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, and the brakes were depressed, the vehicle fishtailed crashed into a ditch and rolled two times. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained head, arm, and back,…
No incidents. However, cruise control and rear window wiper are both inoperable.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon pulling into a gas station, both white and black colored smoke began to emit from the vehicle without warning. Before the contact could fully react, the vehicle soon caught fire. The contact managed to pull away …
Front seat will not stay up. They recline out of nowhere. I believe it's just old wore out parts.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact had not taken the ve…
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, she noticed that the hood was shuddering. The contact veered to the side of the road and manually pushed the hood down several times however, the hood failed to close completely and would not latch se…
I was driving slowly (35mph), regular speed limit on that road is 60. Roads were snowy and icy, another vehicle driving extremely fast for the road conditions, started to swerve head on in to my lane, I swerved to avoid a head on collision. In doing so, I hit ice, started doing a…
JUST FOLLOWING. INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECALL ISSUE WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL
RUST AND CLEAR PAINT PEELING. DOOR HANDLES LOOSE UNABLE TO OPEN ALL 4 DOORS. I HAVE TO UNLOCK FROM REAR WINDOW TO ACCESS VEHICLE. UNCLEAR OTHER THAN DESIGN OF HANDLES. LEFT FRONT DOOR HANDLE COMPLETELY BROKE OFF. QUOTE OF $150 A DOOR TO REPAIR. WILL COST ME $600. VERY UNSAFE AND …
BIG CONCERN WITH MY POWER TRAIN. THE BACK OF THE CAR HAS A LOUD WHIRRING NOISE WHEN TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND CLICKS LOUDLY WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN. GOING A FASTER SPEED SEEMS TO SOUND BETTER BUT ITS PRETTY SCARY.THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. THERE ALSO IS A SENSOR …
MY OVERHEAD LIGHT MELTED SMOKED AND DOESN'T WORK ANYMORE AND NOW I'M HAVING TROUBLE W MY DASH LIGHTS FLICKERING AND MY AUTOMATIC LIGHTS DON'T EVER SHUT OFF
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ROLLED WHEN PARKED ON A HILL ALTHOUGH IT WAS IN THE PARK POSITION. THE DEALER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED AS OF YET. THE CONTACT WAS HAVING MEDICAL ISSUES RELATED TO STRESS DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER W…
WHEN TURNING THE CAR STEERING WHEEL TURNS POPS AND CLICKS WITHOUT TIRES OR STEERING COLLUM TURNING LIKE IT'S BROKE OFF OF THE COLLUM AS WELL THE CAR COME OUT OF PARK AND ROLLS OFF WILE CAR IS OFF AND IN PARK WITH KEYS OUT SHIFTERS ALSO VERY LOOSE AS THE STEERING GOES IT FIRST HAP…
VEHICLE IS STUCK IN 4-WHEEL LOW ANIMAL GOING TO 4 WHEEL HIGH OR AUTO I
PROBLEM: VEHICLE CRANKS BUT NO START. VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM MY GARAGE TO FORD DEALER SERVICE DEPT. SERVICE MANAGER'S . DIAGNOSIS FOUND THE FUEL PUMP INOPERABLE. REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER.
THE PASSENGER DOOR STOPPED LOCKING, ONE OF THE SEATS BELTS IS MISSING THE COVER TO CLICK THE BELT
THE VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO SUDDEN UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION WHILE BOTH IN MOTION AND STATIONARY.
I HAVE JUST REPLACED, FOR THE 4TH TIME, THE FRONT, DRIVERS SIDE, RUBBER BRAKE LINE . THE LINE SEEMS TO BE TO SHORT. WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN THE LINE IS PULLED TAUNT TO BEYOND IT'S LENGTH. IT SEEMS THAT THE LINE IS ABOUT 3 TO 4 INCHES TO SHORT. EACH TIME IT HAS BROKEN AT…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2000 Ford Explorer.
Recalls for 2000 Ford Explorer
15 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2000 Ford Explorer. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2000 Ford Explorer — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Ford Explorer reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2000 Ford Explorer has 1,133 NHTSA owner complaints, 113 crash-related, and 15 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Tire Issues (248 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Explorer?▾
#1: Tire Issues (248 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (151 complaints). #3: Unintended Acceleration (129 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Ford Explorer?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2000 Ford Explorer?▾
The 2000 Ford Explorer has 113 crash-related complaints and 83 fire reports out of 1,133 total NHTSA complaints. 120 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2000 Ford Explorer have any recalls?▾
Yes — 15 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2000 Ford Explorer. The largest issue: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2000 Ford Explorer?▾
The 2000 Ford Explorer has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Tire Issues issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Ford Explorer reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
Check Your Specific 2000 Ford Explorer
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