3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,196 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

The NHTSA is the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. See the Back button — blue bar at the very top of the page — to explore more.

Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2000 Ford Explorer:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

problem #7

Oct 012007

Explorer

  • 79,000 miles
4-door vehicle typically drive to work and home between 2002-2007. No one typically ever sat in the back, however, if any one did sit in the back the complained the doors were difficult to open. My thoughts were user error and those doors are rarely used. After my son was born in September 2007 I noticed the doors were difficult to open, at one point I thought I would break the door handle. My mom, my son, who is now 5, have an extremely difficult time opening the doors and my grandmother is not able to open the doors using the door handles.

- Frisco, TX, USA

problem #6

Oct 232006

Explorer 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 113,400 miles
: the contact stated the rear driver side door handle had to be lifted up higher than normal to open the door from the inside. The door was inoperable from the outside. An independent repair shop determined the door handle needed to be replaced.

- Broken Bow, OK, USA

problem #5

Aug 012006

Explorer

  • 60,034 miles
Consumer left front tire blewout and shredded causing consumer to replace tire with spare. The tire blewout prior to the consumer receiving the recall notice. The air bag light and door ajar light illuminated. Left side wheel bearing shot and the right side was going bad. Rear brakes shot.

- Tonawanda, NY, USA

problem #4

Jun 012004

Explorer 6-cyl

  • miles
Various problems with 2000 Ford Explorer. The consumer experienced problem with the wiper motor and the power window/door assembly which squealed and rattled.

- Hato Rey, PR, USA

problem #3

Sep 052003

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,938 miles
The rear door would not open from the inside.

- Sedona, AZ, USA

problem #2

Feb 072001

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Squeaking/rattling noise emanating from the left side driver's and passenger's door, noise may be caused by something loose, possibly the door itself.

- El Segundo, CA, USA

problem #1

May 132000

Explorer

  • miles
Power lock was activated, continually locking door due to a child toy laying on the switch. Dealer/manufacturer notified. Provide additional information.

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA