2000 FORD EXPLORER Structure Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2000 FORD EXPLORER
6 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
6
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
PURCHASED USED 2000 FORD EXPLORER IN 2007. LIFT GATE IN REAR HAS BEEN USED ON A REGULAR BASIS SINCE PURCHASE AND THIS PAST WEEKEND WHEN OPENING THERE WAS A LOUD BANG WITH THE LIFT GATE COMING DOWN ONTO MY BACK. THANKFULLY IT WASN'T MY WIFE OR CHILD THAT HAD OPENED IT AS THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN INJURED. MY FIRST THOUGHT WAS STRUT HAD BROKE AS IT WAS HANGING THERE BUT AFTER CLOSER INSPECTION THE LIFT GATE BALL MOUNT HAD SNAPPED OFF. THERE IS SURFACE RUST ON THE OUTER PART OF THE BALL MOUNT AND CLIP THAT KEEPS THE STRUT ON THE MOUNT BUT THE BALL MOUNT WHERE IT SNAPPED IS CLEAN. THE CONSEQUENCES OF THIS FAILURE IS REAR LIFT GATE WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND BECAUSE IT CAN'T CLOSE THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON AND GET VERY HOT. I REMOVED THE FRONT LIGHT BUT COULDN'T GET THE TOP OFF OF...
IN MARCH OF 2004, I TOOK MY 2000 FORD EXPLORER XLT FOR GENERAL SERVICE, THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE FRONT PINION SEAL, AND TORQUE CONVERTER SEALS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THANK THE LORD THAT I TOOK OUT AND EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE WHEN I PURCHASED IT SEPT, 2002. THE REPAIRS WHERE COMPLETED, I ALSO TOOK IT BACK TO MY MECHANIC TO CHECK AND MAKE SURE THE WORK WAS DONE. ON 10/26/04 I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK IN AGAIN FOR WORK TO BE DONE AND THE MECHANIC AGAIN FOUND THE FRONT PINION TO BE LEAKING, ALSO FOUND THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE NEEDED AND THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS CHATTERING. JUST SOME BACKGROUND INFORMATION: THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY OWNED BY MY SISTER, WHEN I PURCHASED THE VECHICLE, SHE WAS TURNING IN HER 2 YEAR LEASE. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE...
DEALER REPLACED THE SERPENTINE BELT, BUT AN ENGINE NOISE WAS STILL HEARD WHILE DRIVING . ALSO, WINDSHIELD WAS LEAKING WHEN RAINING OR WASHING THE VEHICLE.*AK
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THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS INHERENTLY UNSAFE BECAUSE A RAPID TURN OR ANY INVASIVE MANEUVER COULD RESULT IN ROLLOVER. *YH
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THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS INHERENTLY UNSAFE BECAUSE A RAPID TURN OR ANY INVASIVE MANEUVER COULD RESULT IN ROLLOVER. *YH
WHILE TRAVELING AND PULLING A 21' TRAILER AT 55 MPH AND PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE, BACK OF TRAILER FISHTAILED AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER AND CRASH WITH DRIVER AND FOUR PASSENGERS IN VEHICLE. DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER WERE INJURED. *AK CONSUMER STATED PRIOR TO TOWING WITH THE EXPLORER, THEY TOWED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT NEVER GAVE ANY PROBLEMS, THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT THE TRAILER WAS PACKED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS, THE TRAILER BEGAN TO SWAY SUDDENLY AND VIOLENTLY, THE SWAYING OF THE TRAILER CAUSED THE EXPLORER TO START ROCKING OUT OF CONTROL BACK AND FORTH, CONSUMER STATES HE ACTIVATED THE MANUAL OVER RIDE BRAKE CONTROL ON THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL BOX, AND THEN TRIED TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER, THIS IS WHEN CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND IT JACK KNIFED TO THE LEFT AND OVERTURNED, POLICE REPORT STATES THAT CONSUMER RAN OFF ROADWAY, LOST CONTROL AND VEHICLE...
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
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