2000 Ford Explorer suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 69 complaints for the 2000 Ford Explorer, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 69 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 57,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 10 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 57,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries.
What owners wrote
While traveling and pulling a 21' trailer at 55 MPH and passing another vehicle, back of trailer fishtailed and caused vehicle to roll over and crash with driver and four passengers in vehicle. Driver and front passenger were injured. Consumer stated prior to towing with the explorer, they towed with another vehicle that never gave any problems, the day of the accident the trailer was packed in accordance with manufacturer specifications, the trailer began to sway suddenly and violently, the swaying of the trailer…
08-14-02 (39685 miles) - replaced idle air control valve - $215.87 03-14-03 (46676 miles) - replaced control arm and ball joints- $770.82 I feel that the above mentioned repairs that were made to my 3 year old vehicle are a result of poor craftsmanship and quality when the vehicle was made, and that these current problems are evidence of "infant mortality". The ford motor company has refused to accept any financial responsibility and did nothing more than receive my complaint.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Ford Explorer
- Tires 237 complaints
- Cruise control 117 complaints
- Transmission 105 complaints
- Engine 100 complaints
- Electrical system 79 complaints
- Brakes 72 complaints
- Air bags 70 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 48 complaints