2000 Ford Explorer Sport Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,109miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 1% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,109 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.
“Door latch/locking assembly stopped functioning. Consumer was unable to open the door from the outside or inside. Dealership replaced the entire locking assembly, and indicated that this was a common problem with these trucks.”
NHTSA complaint #10063588, filed 2004-06, 51,109 milesLatches, locks and linkages: 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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