FordExplorer2000
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2000 Ford Explorer Ignition Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 27, 2003 · 36,040 miles

    Ignition

    I own a 2000 ford explorer with 36,000 miles. For the past week the vehicle shuts off with no warning. It has done it 7 times now; it as if someone threw a switch. It does not seem to have a pattern of occurrence. It has done it on acceleration coasting and braking. This is a very dangerous problem because at high speeds the power steering shuts off and it is difficult to get off the road. Once off the road, you…

    ODI 10030677

  • January 30, 2001

    Automatic Transmission · Ignition

    Vehicle failed to start. Also, while driving 55 mph, vehicle decelerated without prior warning causing loss of power. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause of problem. *ak transmission was replaced. *slc

    ODI 881439

  • November 29, 2000

    Ignition

    While driving at normal speed vehicle died, no steering/ no brakes. Consumer was almost killed.*ak

    ODI 875940

  • September 22, 2000

    Ignition · Unknown Or Other

    While driving explore engine check lights come on, and the explorer just stopped.. After a few seconds, the explorer will start again. This has been happened every single week for about a month. The dealership was not able to correct this explorer will to be towed to the dealership. Please provide any further information. *ak

    ODI 871266

  • June 16, 2000

    Ignition · Unknown Or Other

    While driving suv up steep grade, it started to sputter. When crossiing 4 lane highway, it stalled and the "check engine light" came on. Restarted and continued to stall several times. Finally after several start / stalls it quit completely and would not restart. Took to nearest (was 2 hours from home) ford dealership and found nothing wrong with it after it finally would start. I don't feel safe in this suv at all.…

    ODI 733181

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2000 Ford Explorer.

Accel

HP Copper Spark Plug - 14mm Thread - .708 in Reach - Tapered Seat - 4 Pack, 0526-4

MPN: 0526-4

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ACDelco

Conventional Spark Plug, R42LTS

MPN: R42LTS

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ACDelco

Double Platinum Spark Plug, 41-810

MPN: 41-810

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ACDelco

Double Platinum Spark Plug, 41-812

MPN: 41-812

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