2000 Ford Explorer Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 1%of 952 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the wheels of the 2000 Ford Explorer, 1% of the 952 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“Dt: 2000, Ford Explorer xls, left rear wheel broke while driving down the interstate. The wheel passed the consumer as the vehicle was swerving to the left. Consumer took out 4 or 5 cable barriers, and then bounced back out to the interstate, then the vehicle spun around and hit more cable barriers, then, hit one head one and that stopped the vehicle. There was no problem with the vehicle before this. The left rear wheel (factory alloy wheel) came apart as consumer was driving at 65 MPH on cruise control. The center of the factory alloy wheel was still bolted with all 5 lug nuts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10122514, filed 2005-06, 108,000 miles“I was driving slightly uphill in stop and go traffic, off exit 16 on the palisades parkway, due to a controlled stop set up by police to check inspection and registration. I saw smoke around my vehicle, so I looked at my instrument panel to see if my car was overheating. My instrument panel indicated nothing was wrong. When I looked up, an officer was motioning for me to pull over saying my car was on fire. I quickly pulled over, turned off the car, got in the back seat to get my 1 year old daughter out of her car seat, and exited the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10749616, filed 2015-08“Front end shakes and the vehicle floats. Vehicle wanders in between lanes. Dealer replaced front shocks, but the loose feeling is still there. The vehicle was vibrating due to bent rim. The brake failed at 6000 miles. There was engine noise and the cause was not known. The tires were on recall and were replaced by firestone. The shcock absorbers also failed.”
NHTSA complaint #897014, filed 2001-09“While traveling at approximately 30 MPH - an unknown component located behind front left wheel seal snapped. Consumer was able control vehicle resulting in no injuries. *note: consumer mentioned that work was performed on vehicle prior to this incident occurring. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #893521, filed 2001-08“2000 Ford Explorer front right tire separated from vehicle. The right front quarter panel was damaged. The right front hub cover was missing. The lug screws sheared off. The right front door buckled and the lug nuts were missing.”
NHTSA complaint #10148640, filed 2006-01Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 1% |
| 2020 | 16 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 8 | 1% |
| 2017 | 60 | 4% |
| 2016 | 50 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 1% |
| 2014 | 26 | 2% |
| 2013 | 20 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 | 3 | 9% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 | 41 | 3% |
| 2003 | 56 | 5% |
| 2002 | 78 | 2% |
| 2001 | 10 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 0% |
| 1998 | 18 | 1% |
| 1997 | 12 | 1% |
| 1996 | 15 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 0% |
| 1994 | 12 | 1% |
| 1993 | 6 | 1% |
| 1992 | 10 | 2% |
| 1991 | 13 | 2% |
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.
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