2000 Ford Explorer Sport
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.
- Complaints
- 71
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
18% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 71 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1997 | 37 |
| 1998 | 121 |
| 1999 | 93 |
| 2000 | 71 |
| 2001 | 188 |
| 2002 | 133 |
| 2003 | 65 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
18% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
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This was a terrible event... My car was aimed down my 300 ft driveway. I don't believe at that point or if it was stuck I didn't know the accelerator was stuck but I soon realized something was wrong.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-03
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Electrical system
18% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and wiring.
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Consumer states when left turn signal is used, smoke begins to come out of the opening where the emergency light button is located, resulting in the left turn signal to be inoperative.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-05-20
Seats
14% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing recliner and power adjust.
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Auto accident, rear ended at a red light, substained surious injuries, my car 000 Ford explore driver seat broke after the inpact the driver seat. Recliner bolt broke.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-17
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, 2003-01-30
I got into my car to go to lunch from my place of employment with my ceo. When I sat down the seat fell back and the seat back would not catch again. I took my life into my hands driving home that evening.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-25
Engine and engine cooling
14% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
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Oil pressure switch replaced, causing the oil pressure gauge to fail.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-12-19
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Suspension
14% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing upper ball joint and lower ball joint.
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 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 10 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V394000 · Structure
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- 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, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.