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2000 Ford Explorer Sport recalls and problems

1 recall and 71 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport.

1
recalls
71
owner complaints
6
complaints mentioning a crash
10
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Ford Explorer Sport recalls

Structure: body, hood, hinge and attachments

NHTSA campaign 00V394000 · reported November 28, 2000 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 137,700 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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 fractures. If the hood striker fractures, the hood could fly open while the vehicle is being driven.
The risk
A hood fly-up while the vehicle is being operated could result in reduced driver visibility.
The fix
Dealers will replace the hood striker.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Feb 19, 2014 · Engine · 169,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE FOUR 02 OXYGEN SENSORS WERE REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIR THE FAILURE PERSISTED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER…

Oct 25, 2013 · Seats · 160,000 miles

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. CONTACTED OUR LOCAL FORD DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED THE CAR, THEY SAID THE PART WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AND THEY…

Apr 3, 2012 · Vehicle speed control · 136,998 miles

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. AS I HEADED TO NEW ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL FOR WATER CLASS THE EXPLORER WENT FASTER AND FASTER ON RT 161... THE CLUTCH…

Aug 20, 2011 · Power train · 186,000 miles

2000 FORD EXPLORER, O/D LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING, CAR SPUTTERED, DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, CAR WOULD NOT GO AT ALL AS THOUGH IT WAS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. WILL NOT GO IN GEAR. NO DRIVE, NO REVERSE, NOTHING. TOWED TO TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP, $1800. TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION.

Jun 11, 2011 · Suspension · 192,000 miles

LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINT MAKING TERRIBLE NOISE, I DID GREASE BUT STILL HAVE NOISE.

Explorer Sport model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 171610
2001 51871811
2002 3133107
2003 06541

Across all years, the 2001 Explorer Sport has the most complaints (187). All Ford Explorer Sport years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, the most recent reported on November 28, 2000 (Structure: body, hood, hinge and attachments). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport?
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (13 complaints), followed by electrical system (11).
How many 2000 Ford Explorer Sport complaints mention a crash or fire?
6 of 71 complaints report a crash and 10 a fire; 9 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 19, 2014.