2000 Ford Explorer Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 3%of 952 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,637miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2000 Ford Explorer, 3% of the 952 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,637 miles. 1 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.
“I purchased the Ford Explorer xlt in october 2000 and within three years the transmission went of service. I took the vehicle to Ford company to see whether or not the vehicle was able to be repaired under the warranty and I was told that the vehicle was not under warranty because it over 36,000 miles and three (3) years has elapsed. I then took the vehicle to amaco co. To repair the vehicle with my personal expenses at $2,000.00. They provided at one (1) year 12, 000 miles warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10745267, filed 2015-07, 36,000 miles“On july 25 my 2000 Ford 4wd Explorer xlt caught on fire (per finding of bexar county fire inspector) sitting in my garage and destroyed the vehicle, garage, all its contents and all the surrounding trees and landscaping. The car had been driven 5 miles about 30 minutes before the fire started. There was no Ford recall on the Explorer and there still isn't.”
NHTSA complaint #10164985, filed 2006-08, 56,200 miles“Before my transmission went out my over drive would flash then my 4wheel drive stopped working. I had the 4wheel drive switch replaced and everything was fine until I went to sacramento. After taking care of my eddie bauer Explorer having the transmission flushed and filled on a regular basis. While leaving sacramento stopped at a chevron to fill up before heading back up to tahoe. As im leaving the gas station all of the sudden there's a loud crunch of metal sound coming from under my car and it wont kick into any gear. …”
NHTSA complaint #10717579, filed 2015-05, 147,000 miles“Dealer letter stating to take to local dealership to have recall fixed. Letter was sent in august and each time I've taken my vehicle to be repaired, which has been at least three times, there were no parts available. It's now october 4, 2007 and I called to check on the status of parts and the dealership says mid november to early december. My question is this, if my car catches on fire because they never get parts, will Ford replace my vehicle at their cost?”
NHTSA complaint #10204839, filed 2007-10, 89,000 miles“While driving 35 MPH the spare tire that was mounted underneath the vehicle fell off into the road and vehicle ran over it. The dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #10038409, filed 2003-09, 63,074 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 26% |
| 2025 | 19 | 18% |
| 2024 | 4 | 19% |
| 2023 | 26 | 23% |
| 2022 | 58 | 21% |
| 2021 | 90 | 20% |
| 2020 | 212 | 17% |
| 2019 | 48 | 16% |
| 2018 | 168 | 23% |
| 2017 | 374 | 22% |
| 2016 | 434 | 18% |
| 2015 | 407 | 22% |
| 2014 | 343 | 20% |
| 2013 | 351 | 16% |
| 2012 | 108 | 13% |
| 2011 | 118 | 10% |
| 2010 | 9 | 8% |
| 2009 | 6 | 18% |
| 2008 | 12 | 8% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 24 | 4% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 37 | 3% |
| 2003 | 48 | 4% |
| 2002 | 44 | 1% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 27 | 3% |
| 1999 | 27 | 2% |
| 1998 | 43 | 2% |
| 1997 | 40 | 2% |
| 1996 | 33 | 2% |
| 1995 | 16 | 2% |
| 1994 | 16 | 1% |
| 1993 | 11 | 1% |
| 1992 | 5 | 1% |
| 1991 | 16 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 8% |
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 27, 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