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2000 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area
Chart based on 60 repairs.
Chart based on 48 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2000 Ford Explorer
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| Ford Explorer in Indiana, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 2015 93000 mi US $24 |
Replaced steel cross brake line between rear wheels and bled system. Old clips were somewhat difficult to reach and they were also rusted so zip ties were used with insulation around lines as a substitute. | ||
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Aug 2008 - Oct 2008 | |||
| Sep 2008 80000 mi |
Leaking head gasket, burning coolant. Quoted $1500, not worth cost of repair. At least one if not more fuel injectors bad, not cost effective coupled with leaking head gasket. | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Apr 2014 110000 mi US $100 |
Tensioner, idler pully, serp belt radiator | ||
2000 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
215-horsepower 5.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Minnesota, United States Oct 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Dec 2013 201000 mi US $470 |
Replace Fuel Pump in tank, and fuel filter. Pump failed. | ||
| Aug 2014 207600 mi US $30 |
serv engien light, running rought, just put set of new plugs in it and ran ok. also the front left wheel bearing may be failing, makes a growling noise. | ||
| Jan 2015 201000 mi |
Growling wheel bearing. | ||
| Ford Explorer in North Carolina, United States - Feb 2016 | |||
| Feb 2016 135000 mi US $250 |
Replaced OEM fuel pump | ||
| Ford Explorer in Indiana, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 2014 165000 mi US $250 |
Clock spring in steering is defective. No horn, No drivers airbag, no cruise control. | ||
| May 2015 187000 mi US $1000 |
no horn, no cruise control, no washer fluid, no airbag, replaced entire steering column with used. repaired AC with a new condenser. Replaced upper control arm and then had alignment. | ||
| Jul 2015 188000 mi US $150 |
Alternator gauge showing discharge, battery light came on. Truck would not start. Used Jump Box to drive to repair shop. | ||
| Apr 2018 189000 mi US $300 |
brake line replaced. Had hole in line. | ||
| Feb 2022 193000 mi US $800 |
tune up and was running ruff | ||
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jul 2012 191700 mi US $75 |
the Universal joint went bad after moving a heavy load. Easy Fix. Quick repair. | ||
2000 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Jul 2012 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Aug 2012 148800 mi |
Transmission was slipping, especially driving in the city. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States Dec 2013 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014 170000 mi US $120 |
Low voltage light went on, faulty alternator. Repair was easy with three easily accessible bolts. | ||
| Apr 2014 172500 mi |
Radiator leaked from transmission cooler, replaced radiator. | ||
| May 2014 173000 mi US $360 |
Right front wheel bearing needed to be replaced | ||
| Nov 2014 180000 mi US $560 |
Replaced fuel pump. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Oct 2010 109120 mi C $150 |
Leaking exhaust | ||
| Oct 2011 114700 mi C $700 |
Broken tie rod - replaced ball joints and sway bar | ||
| Nov 2011 115200 mi C $350 |
Front Bearing | ||
| Ford Explorer in Virginia, United States Aug 2008 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015 203000 mi US $100 |
Fuel pump failed. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Yukon Territory, Canada Jan 2009 - May 2011 | |||
| Apr 2009 56420 mi C $450 |
Front driver's side lower ball joint replaced. | ||
| Sep 2009 56420 mi C $650 |
Installed both upgraded timing chain tensioners and replaced gaskets | ||
| Mar 2010 58280 mi C $700 |
Passenger tie rod replaced Drivers side CV joint broken. Replaced entire axle | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Aug 2009 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 2010 115000 mi US $500 |
Coolant leakage around the thermostat housing. Housing replaced. Front wheel bearing worn and replaced. Major engine belt replaced due to wear, original belt. Hood shocks would not hold up hood. Shocks replaced. | ||
| Dec 2012 127000 mi US $550 |
Back wiper would not work. Indicated it was the motor but it works. | ||
| Dec 2013 135000 mi US $600 |
Radiator cracked, was leaking coolant and had to be replaced | ||
| Jul 2014 140300 mi US $360 |
Control Arm | ||
| Jun 2018 150000 mi |
Replaced electrical motors for electric windows on the left side of the car as both had stopped working. Replaced electric mirror on left side of car which quit functioning when the motor stopped. Whole mirror assembly replaced. | ||
2000 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford Explorer in Washington, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2017 185000 mi US $2500 |
Transmission rebuild | ||
| Ford Explorer in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - May 2015 | |||
| Jul 2010 193000 mi US $30 |
The engine was overheating. Coolant was running out of the block from behind the alternator mount. Used a chemical block sealer to seal the leak. Car is now running after 30 hours of coolant system flush and repair work. The chemical sealant did not seal the engine block leak successfully. Had to remove the alternator and alternator mount. Found a hole in the head. Used a metal epoxy to repair. Working so far. | ||
| Aug 2010 194000 mi US $140 |
Noticed that the battery was losing charge. Tests showed it to be a failed alternator. Bought a new alternator and installed it. Problem solved. | ||
| Apr 2012 216000 mi US $2500 |
Hole in the end of the right head opened again and leaked out coolant. Scraped out old epoxy and replaced with new. A new leak in the radiator was repaired with stop leak until a new radiator is put in. Lost 2nd and 4th gear. Took to Earlington transmission who diagnosed a broken 2nd gear band plus other worn parts in the transmission. They rebuilt the transmission. | ||
| Aug 2012 220700 mi US $200 |
Replaced the radiator due to a continuing leak. Fixed now. | ||
| Sep 2012 223000 mi US $275 |
Had to have driver side lower ball joint replaced. Had to replace sway bar links and shocks on front and rear. Also had to replace the shackles on the rear suspension. | ||
| Aug 2014 250000 mi US $20 |
Engine was leaking from the lower intake manifold to header connection on the driver side front. Patched over the leak with epoxy as repairs would cost ten times more than the vehicle is worth. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Mar 2011 104000 mi US $790 |
DPFE valve shorted out and melted. Used code finder to find problem. Replaced valve and reset code. Good to go. | ||
| Apr 2011 104700 mi US $190 |
Engine missing on 2 cylinders. Had vehicle towed. Dealer warranty would not cover cost of new coil pack. It took the dealers garage 4days to repair after originally saying it would be one day. | ||
| Jul 2011 108500 mi US $190 |
Engine came on one more time. Replaced another sensor on emission system. Garage mechanic stated the wrong part had previously installed. | ||
| Jun 2013 131000 mi |
Heater core leaking. Added stop leak to stop leak and traded vehicle | ||
| Jul 2013 131000 mi |
Rear wheels rusted through, rears doors also rusted badly. | ||
2000 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| Ford in Virginia, United States Aug 2008 - Nov 2009 | |||
| Dec 2008 97000 mi US $1066 |
Car made roaring sound at speed. Both right and left bearings were bad. Car drives fine now. | ||
| May 2009 101000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced upper/lower ball joints. Car is AWD. | ||
2000 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Ford Explorer in North Carolina, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Sep 2008 107000 mi US $940 |
Both front wheel bearing pack noisy--replaced | ||
| Jun 2012 125000 mi US $1100 |
Ball joints | ||
2000 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Ford Explorer in Virginia, United States Oct 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Nov 2009 146000 mi US $350 |
Had to replace both front wheel bearings. Horrible noise coming from it. Much quieter ride after the replacement. | ||
2000 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford Explorer in Mississippi, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 2009 170000 mi US $411 |
the vehicle lost power and would only accelerate to a speed no greater than 40 MPH. mechanic replaced the intake set and an upper plenum. | ||
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