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Seat beltsPart report

2000 Ford Explorer Sport Seat belts Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 71 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 3% of the 71 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Intermittently while driving in normal driving condition or without inadvertent movement, with seats occupied, all 4 seat belts would tighten. Consumer has to unfasten belt buckle to release hold. The dealership cannot fix problem, cause they cannot duplicate it. Ts”

NHTSA complaint #10002292, filed 2003-01

Related service bulletins

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200416%
200232%
200184%
200023%
199922%
199822%
199725%

Other parts of the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport

Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Fuel 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology