2000 Ford Explorer Electrical System Problems
- 39
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 39 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 16 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering column · 11 records
- turn signal · 9 records
- left turn · 7 records
- fire department · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- electrical system · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
2000 ford explorer. Consumer writes in regards to recall states engine running without ignition key could start a fire. Consumer states thought dealership repaired recall problems. Vehicle exploded seven minutes after consumer exists vehicle. *smd
Fire reported
ODI 10874080
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I came home from dropping my son off at his school social. I heard some sparking noise. Unplugged my cell phone charger. I didn't know what it was at first. 1 minute later i saw smoke and flames coming from my hood. I jumped out the car and called fire department. Guys from the neighborhood put fire out. It started around the brake master cylinder. The cord that attaches to it. Later found out it is control…
Fire reported
ODI 10597283
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Before my transmission went out my over drive would flash then my 4wheel drive stopped working. I had the 4wheel drive switch replaced and everything was fine until i went to sacramento. After taking care of my eddie bauer explorer having the transmission flushed and filled on a regular basis. While leaving sacramento stopped at a chevron to fill up before heading back up to tahoe. As im leaving the gas station all…
ODI 10717579
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it burst into flames. The vehicle was destroyed. The fire department was called to extinguish the flames. The fire was caused by an electrical component. No one was injured during the fire. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The manufacturer stated the fire was not caused by any manufacturer…
Fire reported
ODI 10500785
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
My vehicle caught on fire while driving on the highway, my mechanic indicated that the fuel system, gasoline was defective. There was a recall in june 13, 2006 for my vehicle, i was not notified of this defect by ford company. It is now that it was brought to my attention that this was an occurring problem with my vehicle. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10626746
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. The contact stated that after parking her vehicle she heard a loud noise and then vehicle engulfed into flames. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who advised her that the failure was due to the electrical system. The vehicle was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified but have not followed up with the contact regarding the…
Fire reported
ODI 10422376
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle engine compartment firewall wiring harness caught fire and partially melted shorting out electrical system while vehicle was was under steady load (3500 rpm) for less than 5 minutes pulling out a stump. Fire was under hood and was extinguished within seconds with water. Engine runs but dash warning lights periodically appear: engine, abs brakes, gas cap, etc. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10475752
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked with the engine off when she engaged the headlight switch to shut off the headlights. The knob had become abnormally hot and fell to the floor when engaged. She then observed a chemical coming from the knob casing and black smoke began emitting from under the dashboard near the steering column. The contact stated that the…
Fire reported
ODI 10370564
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. The contact was driving 5 mph and attempting a left turn with the left turn signal engaged when white smoke emitted from the steering column. The dealer was called and informed the contact that the multi function switch could potentially be the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was called and advised the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle…
Fire reported
ODI 10362675
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. While driving at speeds of 70 mph, smoke began pouring from under the hood. As the contact was moving the vehicle off the roadway, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department arrived and advised the fire was so severe that they were unable to determine the exact cause of the failure. The fire chief ruled the fire as mechanical. The contact stated the vehicle was…
Fire reported
ODI 10336805
Electrical System
2000 ford explorer xls. Driving down the road at 25 miles per hour. Vehicle running properly and smoothly. Smoke began bellowing from under hood. Stopped vehicle to open hood to discover engine fire. Vehicle has regular maintenance with full diagnostic less than a weak before hand with no issues. Vin number is not part of current recalls. Baffled as to the start of fire. Mainly burned the main engine electrical…
Fire reported
ODI 10298900
Electrical System
Total battery drain within 48 hours of charge....alternator checks ok....battery checks ok....regulator checks ok... *tr
ODI 10277057
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. The contact stated that her door locks have failed several times. The contact had the vehicle repaired by a local mechanic. The door locks continued to fail after the vehicle was repaired. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure and current miles were not available. Updated 04/15/10. *lj…
ODI 10315143
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. The contact stated that smoke emitted from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that there was a shortage in the wiring. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10536987
Electrical System · Engine
I am deeply disgusted with your service. I had filed a complaint online and on the phone about the vehicle i have specified on this online system. This was done back in 2011 and followed through with the manufacture and the ca state dept. Of investigations with dmv. I had also sent the 20 page or so complaint directly to a ca state senator. I was sold a vehicle with a fire recall still in effect and registered to…
ODI 10970791
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. The contacts wife noticed smoke rising from the rearview mirror after she started the vehicle. She shut the vehicle off, but the headlights remained illuminated. The dealer stated that an electrical short in the wire caused the failure and they made the repair. The contact stated that since the repair, the headlights would no longer illuminate automatically. The dealer…
Fire reported
ODI 10206021
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
The problem started with the drivers door it would not open , with the remote control , the actuator works but the door latch would not open after several weeks of having to open it with the keys i took the door panel open and spay some wd-40 and it started to open but as time when on the rear passenger doors have started to do the same , the child safety locks have got jam and now both doors are failing at one…
ODI 10466532
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer xlt. While the vehicle was parked in the garage on april 17, 2007; the contact observed the fire and called the fire department who determined the cause was the engine. No prior maintenance work was performed on the vehicle. The current and failure mileage were 104,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10188239
Electrical System
I was driving, coming just off the highway in my 2000 ford explorer and there were puffs of smoke coming from the steering column. I researched some of the recalls at ford and this problem was recalled on some other vehicles of the same model, but not my vin #. The recall was for the multifunction switch in the steering column. No replacement parts have been installed, i will bring to dealer for diagnosis. *nm
Fire reported
ODI 10169310
Electrical System
2000 ford explorer. On several occasions when using the left turn signal, a large puff of smoke can be seen coming from steering column. Now, when using the left turn signal all of the entire rear lights flash along with the blinker. The smoke instances are occasional, but the blinker problem is continuous now. *jb
ODI 10178239
Electrical System
Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 00v072000 concerning the electrical system. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin. *ak updated 1/11/2006 - the windshield wipers stopped working during a snow storm. The dealer installed a new gem module. The consumer requested reimbursement from the manufacturer. *nm
ODI 10144996
Electrical System
Numerous electrical problems with 2000 ford explorer xls. Wipers sometimes do not work, the dshboard gauges sometimes do not work (fuel, oil and temp). It has been to the dealers numerous time both in and out of warranty. This actually started when the vehilce was less than two months old. Never has a dealer been able to diagnose the problem. Very frustrating. *ak
ODI 10112560
Electrical System
When using the left turn signal, the signal stops working & smoke comes from the steering column around the hazard light button and from around the turn signal arm. The smoke also causes visability problems. This needs to be taken care of before there is a fire and/or death and ford has more lawsuits on their hands!*ak
ODI 10112503
Electrical System
When using turn signal smoke comes from the steering column. *ak
ODI 10088205
Electrical System
Consumer lost power to windshield wipers, windows, and interior lighting. *la the consumer indicated that every two weeks the vehicle loses power to the wipers, power windows and interior lighting. While driving during a thunderstorm, the vehicles wipers did not function which almost caused an accident. . The consumer searched the nhtsa website and found a recall (00v072000) concerning an identical issue with a…
ODI 10074126