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
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:58,851 mi
Crash-related:14
#278 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:79,623 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:2
#376 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:98,650 mi
Crash-related:12
Fires:9
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Ford Explorer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire Defects | 154 | 14 | — | 58,851 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 78 | 2 | 2 | 79,623 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 76 | 12 | 9 | 98,650 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 70 | 6 | — | 68,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 42 | 2 | 17 | 106,570 mi | |
| Airbags | 38 | 7 | — | 74,512 mi | |
| 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 Defects | 24 | 3 | 4 | 105,245 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 24 | 7 | 1 | 90,320 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 23 | 1 | 1 | 78,646 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 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 | 12 | — | — | 93,832 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 11 | 1 | 1 | 111,531 mi | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | 5 | 143,247 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 9 | — | 3 | 72,174 mi | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 8 | 2 | — | 160,000 mi | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 8 | — | 1 | 112,574 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 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 |
Tire Defects
154
complaints
Crashes
14
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,851
Automatic Transmission
78
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
79,623
Unintended Acceleration
76
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
9
Avg Miles
98,650
Tires:Tread/Belt
70
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,000
Electrical Faults
42
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
17
Avg Miles
106,570
Airbags
38
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,512
Engine & Cooling
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
8
Avg Miles
80,133
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
68,000
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
59,207
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
24
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,378
Steering Defects
24
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
4
Avg Miles
105,245
Suspension Failures
24
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Avg Miles
90,320
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
23
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
78,646
Transmission / Drivetrain
22
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,035
Air Bags:Frontal
21
complaints
Crashes
21
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,000
Suspension:Front
21
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,250
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
19
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,675
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,993
Latches / Locks
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,832
Seat-Related Issues
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
111,531
Tires:Sidewall
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
143,247
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
72,174
Air Bags:Side/Window
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
160,000
Wiring & Fuses
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
112,574
Hydraulic Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
69,207
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
64,500
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
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2000 Ford Explorer — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Ford Explorer reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Ford Explorer has 1,203 NHTSA complaints, 115 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Tire Defects with 154 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Ford Explorer?
Top reported problems: Tire Defects (154 complaints, avg 58,851 mi); Automatic Transmission (78 complaints, avg 79,623 mi); Unintended Acceleration (76 complaints, avg 98,650 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 79,007 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Ford Explorer include 115 crash-related reports, 84 fire reports, 125 injuries, and 5 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 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Ford Explorer 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?
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 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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