FordExplorer2000
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  3. 2000
  4. Air Bags

2000 Ford Explorer Air Bags Problems

33
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 33 stored complaint records:

  • 5 indicate a crash
  • 3 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire
  • 1 indicate a death

What owners report

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi6
60–100k mi4
150–400k mi2
1–30k mi2
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 1, 2000

    Air Bags · Side/Window

    The airbag warning light illuminated, taken in for waranty repair, had several wiring harnesses replaced and the side airbag. *jg

    ODI 563996

  • August 10, 2000

    Air Bags

    The air bag light came on and the dealer pointed out that the corroded connector was causing the problem, the consumer states that the vehicle was not safe to drive. *yh

    ODI 562866

  • July 5, 2000 · 20,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. The contact stated that the warning indicator for the side air bags was illuminated for an extended period of time. The dealer was notified of the failure and indicated that the side crash sensor would need to be replaced with a revised designed part. The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine a solution to repair the vehicle or it would not be able to pass…

    ODI 10875520

  • Air Bags

    Intermittently air bag light appeared on the dashboard while driving at any speed. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replace the steering wheel, and the safety harness. However, problem still occurs. *ak

    ODI 10065024

  • 32,000 miles

    Air Bags

    The air bag warning light started to flickered or stayed on while driving. This could result in premature or non deployment of the air bag in an accident. Dealership has only performed a temporary fix to correct the problem. They serviced the truck twice, but the failure still exists. *ak *cb *jb

    ODI 10046585

  • Air Bags

    Air bag light remains illuminated on dashboard. *mr the air bag light remained on long after the vehicle was running. The problem was intermittent. The dealer said that the cause of the problem was traced to the wiring harness. The consumer requested reimbursement. *scc *jb

    ODI 10044842

  • Air Bags

    Air bag light keeps coming on and flashing. Have taken to dealership 5 times but mechanic can not resolve problem.*ak the vehicle was repaired by the dealer, but check the fuel cap light came on. Also, the air bag light was back after a couple of days and the dealer was unable to solve the problem. *yh

    ODI 887015

  • Air Bags · Buckle Assembly

    Recalls 00v22801/ seat belt buckles and 00v179000/ air bag system. Parts are not available. Dealership was first notified on 11/7/2000. *ak

    ODI 878193