2000 Ford Explorer Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 2%of 952 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,615miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Ford Explorer, 2% of the 952 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,615 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The power steering randomly goes out while driving and when that happens my car won't accelerate. I turn my car off and back on and it fixes it temporarily”
NHTSA complaint #10871951, filed 2016-06, 114,000 miles“Problem: vehicle cranks but no start. Vehicle was towed from my garage to Ford dealer service dept. Service manager's . Diagnosis found the fuel pump inoperable. Replaced the fuel pump and fuel filter.”
NHTSA complaint #11165002, filed 2019-01, 78,458 miles“1) driving the vehicle normally in everyday conditions. 2) the vehicle did not idle when the gas pedal was released, the engine died out losing all power, making it difficult to stop. 3) the idle air control valve and gasket was replaced, part # yu3z-9f715-aa, old part is available.”
NHTSA complaint #10096247, filed 2004-10, 44,430 miles“Whenever vehicle was at a stop light or sign it idled and stalled. After stalling vehicle could be restarted immediately. Also, fuel pump was not pumping fuel properly, and was replaced by the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10057200, filed 2004-01, 9,800 miles“2000 Ford Explorer motor skips and races when started up.***no answer required***. The vehicle ran rough and the gas mileage was poor. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer. The dealer cleaned the manifold but this did not rectify the problem. The vehicle was taken back to and independent mechanic who ran a diagnostic test. The test concluded that the fuel pressure regulator needed to be replaced and the manifold needed to be removed and cleaned. It appeared that the dealer never cleaned the manifold as they stated.”
NHTSA complaint #10124711, filed 2005-05, 43,810 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 7% |
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 37 | 14% |
| 2021 | 28 | 6% |
| 2020 | 42 | 3% |
| 2019 | 17 | 6% |
| 2018 | 23 | 3% |
| 2017 | 49 | 3% |
| 2016 | 112 | 5% |
| 2015 | 94 | 5% |
| 2014 | 72 | 4% |
| 2013 | 153 | 7% |
| 2012 | 34 | 4% |
| 2011 | 40 | 3% |
| 2010 | 9 | 8% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 27 | 4% |
| 2005 | 66 | 13% |
| 2004 | 33 | 3% |
| 2003 | 11 | 1% |
| 2002 | 72 | 2% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 19 | 2% |
| 1999 | 34 | 3% |
| 1998 | 63 | 3% |
| 1997 | 56 | 3% |
| 1996 | 23 | 2% |
| 1995 | 16 | 2% |
| 1994 | 33 | 3% |
| 1993 | 12 | 1% |
| 1992 | 18 | 3% |
| 1991 | 26 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Explorer
217 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
133 complaintsVehicle speed control
113 complaintsEngine cooling
90 complaintsElectrical system
78 complaintsBrakes
64 complaintsAir bags
62 complaintsSuspension
62 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
46 complaintsSteering
40 complaintsSeats
39 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
29 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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