2000 Ford Explorer Sport Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 169,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 1% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 169,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer Sport. The contact stated that while starting the ignition, the engine warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where four 02 oxygen sensors were replaced. After the repair the failure persisted but the vehicle was not further serviced. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10564963, filed 2014-02, 169,000 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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