2000 Ford Explorer Sport Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 3% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 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.
“Have had numerous problems with my explorer. Have had 2 transmission valve body replaced, air intake control valve replaced, faulty witing for the laft tail light replace, ignition switch replaced, air bag contacts replaced, turn signal arm and cotrols replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10005295, filed 2003-02, 18,000 milesExterior lighting: 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 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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