MYRModel Year Report

2000 Ford Explorer Sport

▲ Better than typical
2000 Ford Explorer Sport
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:44:49.157Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Explorer Sport Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1997: 37 complaints 1998: 121 complaints 1998 1999: 93 complaints 2000: 71 complaints 2000 2001: 188 complaints 2002: 133 complaints 2002 2003: 65 complaints 2004: 18 complaints 2004 2005: 5 complaints 2005
2000: 71 complaints
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YearComplaints
19935
199737
1998121
199993
200071
2001188
2002133
200365
200418
20055

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
TIRES 7%

7% of complaints: tires — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SEATS 7%

7% of complaints: seats — 5 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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UPON ENTERING MY VEHICLE, SITTING IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT, AND RESTINNG MY BACK AGAINST THE SEAT WHILE IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION, THE BACK OF THE SEAT COLLAPSED.THIS ALL OCCURRED PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE BEING STARTED AND ENGAGED IN ANY GEAR, WHICH IS...

NHTSA ODI report, 20030130

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE STUCK AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *MJS

NHTSA ODI report, 20001219

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20010123 — structure

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 FRACTUR

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOOD STRIKER.

Campaign 00V394000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Ford Explorer Sport — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V394000 (structure) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1997 ▲ 2003 ● 1999

WORST YEARS

■ 2001 ◆ 2002 ◆ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.