Complaints
102
Crashes
6
Fires
10
Injuries
9
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Ford Explorer Sport Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:78,256 mi
#29 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:70,608 mi
Fires:2
#35 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:50,100 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 11 | — | — | 78,256 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | 2 | 70,608 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | — | 50,100 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | — | 105,060 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,256
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
70,608
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,100
Seat-Related Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,060
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Ford Explorer Sport — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Ford Explorer Sport has 102 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (11 complaints, avg 78,256 mi); Electrical Faults (9 complaints, avg 70,608 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (5 complaints, avg 50,100 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 75,736 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport include 6 crash-related reports, 10 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Ford Explorer Sport?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Explorer Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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