2000 Ford Explorer Problems and Repair Histories
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2000 Ford Explorers for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2000 Ford Explorer problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Ford Explorer Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2000 | Ford Explorer | 15 Explorers, 5.4 months of data per Explorer, average 143000 miles Small sample size. Join or 15 Explorers, 5.4 months of data per Explorer, average 143000 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2000 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| Ford Explorer in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 100000 | 220 | Brake pads replaced |
| Jan | 2013 | 105000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
215-horsepower 5.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 191000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 192300 | 75 | the Universal joint went bad after moving a heavy load. Easy Fix. Quick repair. |
| Sep | 2012 | 195000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 159000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 195000 | 250 | Replaced all rotors and pads. Rear rotors were original with almost 200,000 on them. Flushed brake lines and topped off with fluid. |
| Apr | 2012 | 208000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 104780 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 109120 | 150 | Leaking exhaust |
| Oct | 2011 | 114700 | 700 | Broken tie rod - replaced ball joints and sway bar |
| Nov | 2011 | 115900 | 350 | Front Bearing |
| Apr | 2012 | 117800 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Yukon Territory, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 55800 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 56420 | 450 | Front driver's side lower ball joint replaced. |
| Sep | 2009 | 56420 | 650 | Installed both upgraded timing chain tensioners and replaced gaskets |
| Mar | 2010 | 58280 | 700 | Passenger tie rod replaced Drivers side CV joint broken. Replaced entire axle |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 115000 | 500 | Coolant leakage around the thermostat housing. Housing replaced. Front wheel bearing worn and replaced. Major engine belt replaced due to wear, original belt. Hood shocks would not hold up hood. Shocks replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 127000 | 550 | Back wiper would not work. Indicated it was the motor but it works. |
| Mar | 2013 | 128000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 148800 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 148800 | 0 | Transmission was slipping, especially driving in the city. |
2000 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 103000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 104000 | 790 | DPFE valve shorted out and melted. Used code finder to find problem. Replaced valve and reset code. Good to go. |
| Apr | 2011 | 105300 | 190 | Engine missing on 2 cylinders. Had vehicle towed. Dealer warranty would not cover cost of new coil pack. It took the dealers garage 4days to repair after originally saying it would be one day. |
| Jul | 2011 | 109000 | 190 | Engine came on one more time. Replaced another sensor on emission system. Garage mechanic stated the wrong part had previously installed. |
| Oct | 2012 | 128000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 186000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 193000 | 30 | The engine was overheating. Coolant was running out of the block from behind the alternator mount. Used a chemical block sealer to seal the leak. Car is now running after 30 hours of coolant system flush and repair work. The chemical sealant did not seal the engine block leak successfully. Had to remove the alternator and alternator mount. Found a hole in the head. Used a metal epoxy to repair. Working so far. |
| Aug | 2010 | 194000 | 140 | Noticed that the battery was losing charge. Tests showed it to be a failed alternator. Bought a new alternator and installed it. Problem solved. |
| Apr | 2012 | 216000 | 2550 | Hole in the end of the right head opened again and leaked out coolant. Scraped out old epoxy and replaced with new. A new leak in the radiator was repaired with stop leak until a new radiator is put in. Lost 2nd and 4th gear. Took to Earlington transmission who diagnosed a broken 2nd gear band plus other worn parts in the transmission. They rebuilt the transmission. |
| Aug | 2012 | 221700 | 200 | Replaced the radiator due to a continuing leak. Fixed now. |
| Sep | 2012 | 223000 | 475 | Had to have driver side lower ball joint replaced. Had to replace sway bar links and shocks on front and rear. Also had to replace the shackles on the rear suspension. |
| Mar | 2013 | 227000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| Ford in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 97000 | 1066 | Car made roaring sound at speed. Both right and left bearings were bad. Car drives fine now. |
| May | 2009 | 101000 | 1800 | Replaced upper/lower ball joints. Car is AWD. |
| Nov | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Ford in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 106000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 107000 | 940 | Both front wheel bearing pack noisy--replaced |
| Jun | 2012 | 125000 | 1100 | Ball joints |
2000 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Ford Explorer in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 145000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 146000 | 350 | Had to replace both front wheel bearings. Horrible noise coming from it. Much quieter ride after the replacement. |
| Jan | 2011 | 161000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford Explorer in Mississippi, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 169000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 170000 | 411 | the vehicle lost power and would only accelerate to a speed no greater than 40 MPH. mechanic replaced the intake set and an upper plenum. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 80000 | 0 | Leaking head gasket, burning coolant. Quoted $1500, not worth cost of repair. At least one if not more fuel injectors bad, not cost effective coupled with leaking head gasket. |
| Oct | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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