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2000 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (30%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (3%)

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2000 Ford Explorer suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (24%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (12%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

215-horsepower 5.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

207600 mi

US $30
also the front left wheel bearing may be failing, makes a growling noise. 
201000 mi Growling wheel bearing. 
187000 mi

US $1000
no horn, no cruise control, no washer fluid, no airbag, replaced entire steering column with used. Replaced upper control arm and then had alignment. 

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2000 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

114700 mi

C $700
Broken tie rod - replaced ball joints and sway bar 
115200 mi

C $350
Front Bearing 
115000 mi

US $500
Front wheel bearing worn and replaced. 
140300 mi

US $360
Control Arm 
56420 mi

C $450
Front driver's side lower ball joint replaced. 
58280 mi

C $700
Passenger tie rod replaced 
173000 mi

US $360
Right front wheel bearing needed to be replaced 

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2000 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

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. 

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2000 Ford Explorer 4-door

8-cylinder automatic AWD

97000 mi

US $1066
Car made roaring sound at speed. Both right and left bearings were bad. Car drives fine now. 
101000 mi

US $1800
Replaced upper/lower ball joints. Car is AWD. 

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2000 Ford Explorer 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

107000 mi

US $940
Both front wheel bearing pack noisy--replaced 
125000 mi

US $1100
Ball joints 

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2000 Ford Explorer 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

146000 mi

US $350
Had to replace both front wheel bearings. Horrible noise coming from it. Much quieter ride after the replacement. 

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2000 Ford Explorer Suspension Problems

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