Complaints
1,203
Crashes
115
Fires
84
Injuries
125
Fatalities
5
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Ford Explorer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1154 complaints
TIRES
Avg mileage:58,851 mi
Crash-related:14
#278 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:79,623 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:2
#376 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:98,650 mi
Crash-related:12
Fires:9
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Ford Explorer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | 154 | 14 | — | 58,851 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 78 | 2 | 2 | 79,623 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 76 | 12 | 9 | 98,650 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 70 | 6 | — | 68,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 42 | 2 | 17 | 106,570 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 38 | 7 | — | 74,512 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 29 | — | 8 | 80,133 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 28 | — | 1 | 68,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 27 | — | 6 | 59,207 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 24 | 6 | — | 40,378 mi | |
| STEERING | 24 | 3 | 4 | 105,245 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 24 | 7 | 1 | 90,320 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 24 | 1 | 2 | 81,909 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 23 | 1 | 1 | 78,646 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 22 | 2 | — | 109,035 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 21 | 21 | — | 66,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 21 | 3 | — | 78,250 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 19 | 3 | — | 66,675 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 16 | — | — | 85,993 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 12 | — | — | 93,832 mi | |
| SEATS | 11 | 1 | 1 | 111,531 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 10 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 9 | — | 5 | 143,247 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 9 | — | 3 | 72,174 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 8 | 2 | — | 160,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 8 | — | 1 | 112,574 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 8 | — | 1 | 69,207 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 8 | — | 1 | 64,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 8 | — | — | 100,000 mi |
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