2000 Ford Explorer Sport Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,932miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 6% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,932 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 engine has been replaced twice, the steering wheel started to smoke. The dealer stated that there was a mechanical defect in the steering column. The knocking would only occur in the fall and winter month's. On one occasion the while sitting at a red light, smoke started coming from the steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #10094213, filed 2004-11, 64,863 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer Sport. While stopped at a stop light, smoke appeared from the steering column. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the multifunction switch in the steering column failed. They further stated that once the switch fails, it could catch fire. The vehicle cannot be driven until the switch is replaced. The vehicle is currently at the dealer for repair. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10230162, filed 2008-06, 79,000 miles“Gear shift fell off when trying to back out of driveway. The entire steering wheel shaft needed to be replaced. Thank heavens we were in the driveway and not on the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10213626, filed 2008-01Steering: 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 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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