2000 Ford Explorer Engine Problems
- 23
- 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 23 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 4 records
- engine light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Engine
The 2000 ford explorer suv began to slow down as the engine rpms increased. After pulling over and turning the ignition off, we noticed smoke coming from the hood. Underneath the car, flames were dripping down from the transmission. We used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the flames on the ground, and attempted to open the hood. After the hood was opened, large flames were observed in the engine compartment. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10413364
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer . The contact states that while driving the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. She then pulled over and turned the vehicle off. She then restarted the vehicle and drove directly to the dealer. The technician advised her that the failure occurred from a crack in the cylinder head of the engine. The vehicle was repaired under owners…
ODI 10282533
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. While the vehicle was undergoing an oil change, the mechanic found antifreeze in the oil. New oil was placed in the vehicle and, once it was restarted, antifreeze was found in the oil again. The contact called the manufacturer for assistance and they stated that there was no recall on the head gasket. They further stated that the failure was due to a blown head gasket or a…
ODI 10250507
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. On may 21, 2007, the contact stated that the coil pack and spark plugs failed in her vehicle twice in four days. The contact stated that the service engine light illuminated and the vehicle vibrates and looses power when driving. The contact stated that speed and weather were not factors. The purchase date and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were…
ODI 10191354
Engine
2000 explorer xlt with approximately 55000 miles. Taken to dealer to be served c for stalling and failure to restart with high temperature. Dealer reported that engine hds coolant and oil mixing and will have to be replaced, $3500 cost. When i objected, dealer then stated that the lower intake manifold gasket failed, and that the engine will need to be torn down to fix , 2,000. . I objected again, and dealer decided…
ODI 10186439
Engine · Wiring
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer xlt. While driving the vehicle, the factory installed interior lights began flashing on and off. The dealer stated that the failure was due to a faulty connection with the rear view mirror. She was charged $477 plus labor for the repair. The contact wrote and called the manufacturer, but they have not responded. The approximate date of failure was in november of 2006. The…
ODI 10191339
Engine
9 months of service visits for the check engine light coming on with no apparant cause except once; car would ride rough and sometimes felt like it would stall; two cracked engines woudl caused the car to not run in the middle of a trip; had to rebuild the cracked cylinder heads. *ak
ODI 10098352
Cruise Control · Engine · Tires
Purchased ford explorer 2000 in sept of 04. First the cruise went out. Front tires looses air about once a week have to fill. Starts hard and will not idol in mornings specially when cold out side. Check engine light has been on twice, purchased at seelye wright kia in kalamazoo mi. Cannot get dealer to fix vehicle. *nm
ODI 10104693
Engine
The steering wheel will not adjust correctly when driving. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for analysis. The problem could not be solved. *ak it was determined that the control sensors needed to be replaced and after being replaced it still failed. As of yet the consumer has not had an accident or been injured but is concerned that the vehicle needs to be investigated before it does happen. *cb the…
ODI 10046622
Engine
While driving at any speed the vehicle stalled in traffic. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak
ODI 10046301
Engine · Steering
Disappointment over a recently purchased 2000 ford explorer. *la the consumer had experienced problems with the engine and the steering of the vehicle. The dealer was notified about mechanical problems. *cb
ODI 10044185
Engine
When stopping at a stop sign or a traffic light vehicle stalled. Consumer took vehicle to dealer on two separate occasions, but the problem still occurs. *ak
ODI 10046047
Engine
Vehicle started losing power. Was told it needed a tune up. Also was told that the spark plug wires were broken and frayed. They were replaced along with all the filters and new fluids as well as a fuel system cleaner. When this did not work i was informed that the car needed to go to a ford dealer as the car was "throwing out all of these different codes". It was towed to a ford dealership and i was told by the…
ODI 10031205
Engine
Vehicle will not start at times without depressing and holding on the gas. Vehicle stalls out and/or the rpm's barely idle over 0. At other times when starting the vehicle the rpm's rev up high. Seems not to be getting sufficient power when driving, can depress gas pedal to floor but will not pick up any speed. Been unable to take the truck over 80 mph. *nlm
ODI 10023459
Engine · Suspension
While driving at any speed and with no warning vehicle will heavily jerk, and then engine check light will come on and stay on the remainder of the time vehicle was being operated. Dealer notified.*ak
ODI 10024597
Engine
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the motor started racing and the consumer lost control of the vehicle causing an accident. Dealer notified ts
Crash reported
ODI 8021573
Engine
Purchsed vehicle new. After 6000 miles engine developed a rattling sound when cold. Dealer replaced engine and new engine makes same sound after 6000 miles. Dealer says it is a characteristic of the ohv engine. If so, why did they replace it in the first place.
ODI 10000422
Engine
Vehicle stalled at any speed, mostly on long trips. Vehicle taken to dealer numerous times, could not find a problem. Once warranty had expired dealer replaced a valve, and vehicle has not stalled since.*ak
ODI 8000651
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Lubricant
There was a very loud noise coming from engine. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced the engine lifters. 5 days later, problem reoccurred. Vehicle has had 4 engines in last two years. *ak on several occasions, the check engine soon light came on. Dealer replaced cam sensor and gas cap. However light came on again. Occasionally there is a rough idle and vehicle feels as if it is about to stall. Dealer replaced…
ODI 8001364
Engine · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Gasoline
The turn signal and wiper switch were replaced prior to recall (oov-072) which was probably the reason for failure. *et
ODI 556311
Engine
I previously owned a 1998 explorer that had the same problem i am having with my 2000 explorer. From talking with the ford dealer mechanic, this is a widespread problem that is occurring after 30,000 miles that is a potentially dangerous situation. The problem is upon startup of the vehicle, the engine will crank, and when the ignition key is released, the engine dies immediately. The only way to keep the engine…
ODI 10006947
Engine
Intermittently vehicle started to shake and hesitate. When this happened, engine began to knock excessively. Dealership insisted this was the characteristic of the engine, and doesn't know how to rememdy the condition. *ak in addition vehicle stalled out twice. *tt
ODI 8016431
Engine
Timing tensioner was fixed under recall a year ago. Currently, when starting up vehicle, it sounded like 2 pieces of metal hitting together. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated nothing they could do. This was common among explorers. Please add vin? *ak
ODI 899265