FordExplorer2000
  1. Ford Explorer
  2. Problems
  3. 2000
  4. Structure

2000 Ford Explorer Structure Problems

5
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 5 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 20, 2010 · 93,310 miles

    Structure

    Purchased used 2000 ford explorer in 2007. Lift gate in rear has been used on a regular basis since purchase and this past weekend when opening there was a loud bang with the lift gate coming down onto my back. Thankfully it wasn't my wife or child that had opened it as they would have been injured. My first thought was strut had broke as it was hanging there but after closer inspection the lift gate ball mount had…

    ODI 10339332

  • April 7, 2004 · 37,126 miles

    Differential Unit · Mechanical · Pump · Rack · Structure

    In march of 2004, i took my 2000 ford explorer xlt for general service, the mechanic found that the front pinion seal, and torque converter seals leaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. Thank the lord that i took out and extended warranty on the vehicle when i purchased it sept, 2002. The repairs where completed, i also took it back to my mechanic to check and make sure the work was done. On…

    ODI 10110421

  • September 29, 2003

    Belts And Associated Pulleys · Structure

    Dealer replaced the serpentine belt, but an engine noise was still heard while driving . Also, windshield was leaking when raining or washing the vehicle.*ak

    ODI 10041825

  • July 27, 2001

    Structure · Suspension

    While traveling and pulling a 21' trailer at 55 mph and passing another vehicle, back of trailer fishtailed and caused vehicle to roll over and crash with driver and four passengers in vehicle. Driver and front passenger were injured. *ak consumer stated prior to towing with the explorer, they towed with another vehicle that never gave any problems, the day of the accident the trailer was packed in accordance with…

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 894264

  • Structure

    The consumer states that the vehicle is inherently unsafe because a rapid turn or any invasive maneuver could result in rollover. *yh

    ODI 562724