2000 FORD EXPLORER Wheels Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Wheels Issues in the 2000 FORD EXPLORER
5 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
2
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Wheels Complaints
I WAS DRIVING SLIGHTLY UPHILL IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, OFF EXIT 16 ON THE PALISADES PARKWAY, DUE TO A CONTROLLED STOP SET UP BY POLICE TO CHECK INSPECTION AND REGISTRATION. I SAW SMOKE AROUND MY VEHICLE, SO I LOOKED AT MY INSTRUMENT PANEL TO SEE IF MY CAR WAS OVERHEATING. MY INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATED NOTHING WAS WRONG. WHEN I LOOKED UP, AN OFFICER WAS MOTIONING FOR ME TO PULL OVER SAYING MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. I QUICKLY PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF THE CAR, GOT IN THE BACK SEAT TO GET MY 1 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER OUT OF HER CAR SEAT, AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. MY WIFE QUICKLY GOT OUT OF THE PASSENGER SEAT AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. WE WERE TOLD TO GET FAR AWAY. TWO POLICE OFFICERS TRIED TO PUT OUT THE FIRE WITH EXTINGUISHERS, BUT WERE UNABLE TO GET THE HOOD OPEN. WE WERE OUT OF THE...
DT: 2000, FORD EXPLORER XLS, LEFT REAR WHEEL BROKE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. THE WHEEL PASSED THE CONSUMER AS THE VEHICLE WAS SWERVING TO THE LEFT. CONSUMER TOOK OUT 4 OR 5 CABLE BARRIERS, AND THEN BOUNCED BACK OUT TO THE INTERSTATE, THEN THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND AND HIT MORE CABLE BARRIERS, THEN, HIT ONE HEAD ONE AND THAT STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE BEFORE THIS. *AK THE LEFT REAR WHEEL (FACTORY ALLOY WHEEL) CAME APART AS CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL. THE CENTER OF THE FACTORY ALLOY WHEEL WAS STILL BOLTED WITH ALL 5 LUG NUTS. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED . *TT *NM
2000 FORD EXPLORER XLT,4DR, 4X2, 112" WHEEL BASE, 4.0L SOHC V6 ENGINE, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC O/D TRANSMISSION, VIN 1FMZU63E7YXXXXXXX; P235/75R15 105S DUNLOP ROVER AT OWL TIRES.*AK, *GEM
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WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH - AN UNKNOWN COMPONENT LOCATED BEHIND FRONT LEFT WHEEL SEAL SNAPPED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE CONTROL VEHICLE RESULTING IN NO INJURIES. *NOTE: CONSUMER MENTIONED THAT WORK WAS PERFORMED ON VEHICLE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
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A WHEEL CAME OFF VEHICLE WHEN BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. DEALER TESTED THE TIRES & WHEELS AND FOUND NO FAULT. CONSUMER WASN'T SATISFIED WITH THE ANSWER. THEY REMOUNTED THE TIRE BACK ON VEHICLE.*AK
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Tirestreadbelt
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Electrical System
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Air Bags
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Steering
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Suspension
24 complaints
Unknown Or Other
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Power Train
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Air Bagsfrontal
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Suspensionfront
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Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
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Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
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Latcheslockslinkages
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Seats
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Tiressidewall
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Visibilityglass Siderear
10 complaints
Engine
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Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
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Air Bagssidewindow
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Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
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Electrical Systemwiring
7 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
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Structurebodydoor
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
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Fuelpropulsion System
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
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Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
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Power Trainmanual Transmission
6 complaints
Service Brakes
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
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Structure
6 complaints
Structurebody
6 complaints
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6 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
6 complaints
Wheelsrim
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Electrical Systemignition
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
5 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
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Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
5 complaints
Visibility
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
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Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
4 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
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Steeringcolumn
4 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
4 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
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Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
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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
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
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Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
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Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
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Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
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Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
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Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
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2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
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Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
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Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
2 complaints
Seatsmidrear Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
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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