2000 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2000: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 167 |
| 2002 | 144 |
| 2003 | 78 |
| 2004 | 86 |
| 2005 | 66 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 100 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 31 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
1 of 3 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing rear.
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While driving at low speeds on a slightly wet surface rear of the vehicle will lose traction and slide. The cause of the failure is undetermined.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-25
Power train
1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing axle shaft.
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Rear passenger tire snapped off in August of 2005, rear drivers side tire snapped off in December 2005.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-12-12
Electrical system
1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring.
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Radio lcd does not light up or seat belt alarm when not wearing a seat belt. This happened after having service work done on my vehicle at the Ford dealer in elk grove ca.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-08-30
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2001-01-23Structure00V394000 Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles with steel hoods and certain pickup trucks equipped with sheet molding compound hoods. A wire formed hood striker could be susceptible to fatigue…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hood striker.
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2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Ford Explorer Sport Trac — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V394000 · Structure
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport Trac reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.