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2000 FORD EXPLORER Steeringcolumn Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steeringcolumn Issues in the 2000 FORD EXPLORER

4 steeringcolumn complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

4
Complaints
1
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Steeringcolumn Complaints

#10208991 |
1.SHIFT LEVER WOULD STICK ON OCCASIONS HAD TO JIGGLE SHIFTER TO PUT IT IN GEAR. 2.WHILE PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE, SHIFT HANDLE BROKE OFF, LOCKING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. 3. DEALER REPLACED STEERING COLUMN WAS TOLD BY DEALER MAINTENANCE THAT THIS WAS THE THIRD ONE THIS YEAR FOR THAT PARTICULAR DEALERSHIP. *TR
#10200666 | Fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL ON HIS VEHICLE AND HE SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ONCE HE ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, HE WAS DENIED SERVICE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PURCHASED FROM THAT PARTICULAR DEALER. HE STATED THAT SMOKE WAS RISING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY HIS LOCAL MECHANIC. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 89,000.
#10136778 | Crash
DT: THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A STEERING FAILURE ON HIS 2000 FORD EXPLORER WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL CAME COMPLETELY OFF THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER TWICE AFTER THE STEERING WHEEL CAME LOSE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED AN INJURY. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. CONSUMER HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH FORD ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. FORD SENT SOMEONE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE , AND THEN TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER READ IN THE NEWS PAPER THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THE 2000 EXPLORER FOR STEERING PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH HIS ATTORNEY. THE VEHICLE IS BEING STORED AT THE FAMILY HOME IN CASE SOMEONE MAY NEED TO INSPECT IT. EVERY TIME THAT CONSUMER SPEAKS TO FORD, THEY KEEP TELLING HIM THAT HE WERE NOT GETTING ANY MONEY.*AK WHEN THE CNOSUMER APPLIED THE...
#10112867 | Fire
WHILE DRIVING, SPARKS AND SMOKE STARTED COMING THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL AREA AFTER USING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL THERE WAS AN EMERGENCY BUTTON RIGHT ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL WERE THE SMOKE CAME IN. *AK *SC *JB

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 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 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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