Vehicle Safety Data

2000 FORD EXPLORER Service Brakes Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Service Brakes Issues in the 2000 FORD EXPLORER

6 service brakes complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 3 resulted in injury.

6
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
1
Deaths

All Service Brakes Complaints

#11654947 |
See attached document for complaint.
#11576621 | Crash
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, injuries and the passenger sustained head, neck, finger, and back injuries. Medical attention was sought. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
#11355228 |
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 THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND I DON'T KNOW ITS NAME.. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHECKED OUT AND RENDERED PASSABLE BUT I FEAR THAT I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO STOP SOMETIMES.IT FEELS UNSTABLE. I AM ELDERLY AND NEED A STABLE CAR TO DRIVE.
#11033223 |
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 THE SAME PLACE WHERE THE RUBBER LINE CONNECTS TO THE BRAKE CALIPER. I STILL HAVE TWO OF THE BRAKE LINES THAT LEAKED. I DON'T KNOW HOW OTHER EXPLORES BRAKE LINES HAVE HELD UP WITHOUT LEAKING. I AM GOING TO REPLACE THE HOSE THAT IS LEAKING , PURCHASED FROM NAPA THAT IS THE SAME LENGTH AS THE OTHERS. I HAD A NEW ONE MADE TO ORDER WITH A 3 INCH INCREASE IN LENGTH. THE BRAKE HOSE ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE IS THE CORRECT LENGTH. I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR 5 YEAR AND IT...
#10604614 | Crash 1 Death
THE DAY OF THE FATALITY I WAS STANDING OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE FOR AROUND 5 TO 10 MINUTES. I WAS ON AN UPGRADE,. (HOWEVER I HAD JUST RECENTLY HAD NEW BRAKES INSTALLED AND THE CAR WAS IN PARK). SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACK AT A FAST PACE KILLING THE BACK SEAT DRIVER THAT WAS IN THERE SEATBELT. AND INJURING MYSELF IN AN ATTEMPT TO HALT THE VEHICLE. *TR
#10471693 | Crash
I WAS STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION WAITING FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC TO SLOW DOWN TO TURN, AND THE TRUCK JUST TAKES OFF ON ITS OWN. I TRIED PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT AS SOON AS IT TOOK OFF I WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. AFTER MY TRUCK WAS HIT BY THE VEHICLE IT TOOK OFF AGAIN OUT OF CONTROL ON ITS OWN WHILE I WAS TRYING TO PRESS THE BRAKE. LUCKILY THE TRUCK DIED ON ITS OWN BEFORE HITTING ANYTHING ELSE. *TR

Other 2000 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

Tires 154 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 78 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 76 complaints Tirestreadbelt 70 complaints Electrical System 42 complaints Air Bags 38 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 29 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 28 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 27 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 24 complaints Steering 24 complaints Suspension 24 complaints Unknown Or Other 24 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 23 complaints Power Train 22 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 21 complaints Suspensionfront 21 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 19 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 16 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 12 complaints Seats 11 complaints Tiressidewall 10 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 10 complaints Engine 9 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 9 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 8 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 8 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 8 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 7 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 7 complaints Structurebodydoor 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 7 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 6 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 6 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 6 complaints Structure 6 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 6 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 6 complaints Wheelsrim 6 complaints Electrical Systemignition 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 5 complaints Exterior Lighting 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 5 complaints Visibility 5 complaints Wheels 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 4 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 4 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 4 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 4 complaints Steeringcolumn 4 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 4 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 3 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 3 complaints Suspensionrear 3 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 2 complaints Seatsmidrear Assembly 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Suspensionfronthub 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionlubricant 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheelshubcapcover 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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