2000 FORD EXPLORER Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint Issues in the 2000 FORD EXPLORER

6 suspensionfrontcontrol armupper ball joint complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint Complaints

#10060553 |
THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 2000 FORD EXPLORER NEED TO REPLACED AFTER ONLY 42,000 MILES. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING BALL JOINTS SHOULD LAST A MINIMUM OF 100-150,000 MILES.*AK
#10041891 |
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED FRONT END MADE NOISE . DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS,AND AN INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE ROTORS. BUT THE NOISE WAS STILL OCCURRING. *AK
#10026952 |
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE LOWER BALL JOINTS AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, THE DEALER REPLACED THE RELAY SWITCH.*MR THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR. INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING WHEN THE BRAKES WERE FULLY APPLIED THE LIGHTS STAYED ON. WHEN THE BRAKE WAS DISENGAGED, THE INDICATOR SIGNALED AGAIN, IN SPITE OF REPLACEMENT THE PROBLEM THE CONTINUED INTERMITTENTLY, HOWEVER THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. *TS *JB
#10021334 |
VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS HAD A PULSATING IN THE BRAKE PEDAL SINCE ABOUT 7000 MILES. THIS TIME THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. UPON INSPECTION BY THE DEALER HE STATED THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE BRAKES, ROTORS, ( BOTH OF WHICH HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST TWICE BEFORE ) MASTER CYLINDER, SERPENTINE BELT AND TENSIONER AND HAVE COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM FLUSH. ALL IN THE SPAN OF 3 YEARS. THIS VEHICLE HAS ALSO HAD THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED AND CONTROL ARMS AS WELL. MULTIPLE OCCURENCES OF THE SAME SYMPTOMS. *AK
#10010648 |
08-14-02 (39685 MILES) - REPLACED IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE - $215.87 03-14-03 (46676 MILES) - REPLACED CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINTS- $770.82 I FEEL THAT THE ABOVE MENTIONED REPAIRS THAT WERE MADE TO MY 3 YEAR OLD VEHICLE ARE A RESULT OF POOR CRAFTSMANSHIP AND QUALITY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS MADE, AND THAT THESE CURRENT PROBLEMS ARE EVIDENCE OF "INFANT MORTALITY". THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS REFUSED TO ACCEPT ANY FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND DID NOTHING MORE THAN RECEIVE MY COMPLAINT. *JB
#8000710 |
VEHICLE WAS MAKING A SQUEALING NOISE. WHEN TURNING VEHICLE NOISE WOULD GET LOUDER. CONTACTED DEALER,AND DEALER STATED IT WAS UPPER CONTROL ARM. CONTACTED FORD, AND FORD DECIDED TO LEAVE IT AS AN OPEN CASE.*AK THE BALL JOINT AND UPPER CONTROL ARM ON THE DRIVER SIDE IS WHAT FAILED. *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 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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