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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,682 miles

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2000 Ford Explorer brakes problems

brakes problem

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2000 Ford Explorer Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #24

Jan 232006

(reported on)

Explorer 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2000 Ford Explorer does not completely stop when brakes are applied. ** answer required***

- Braintree, VT, USA

problem #23

Aug 222003

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer states that brake rotors are wearing, and when applying the brakes, vehicle will vibrate, and extended stopping distance.

- West Roxbury, MA, USA

problem #22

Sep 032003

Explorer

  • miles
ABS system disengages intermittently.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

problem #21

Apr 152003

Explorer

  • 40,378 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The tachometer cable failed at 40,378 miles. Consumer stated that the vehicle cruise control failed at 40,578 miles and the ABS failed at 47,900 miles. In addition, the company where the vehicle was bought is already out of business.

- Orange, TX, USA

problem #20

Jun 162001

Explorer

  • miles
The Firestone tires were replaced with Goodyear tires due to humming noises and recall#00T005000. The engine made noise, vibrated, overheated and would not respond upon acceleration. The vehicles faulty shocks caused noise when driving over bumps in the road, vibration and noise in the front end. The ABS warning light illuminated. The drivers side window was off track, would not go up all the way and went up unevenly. The starter became stuck made scraping sounds. The consumer requested a full refund of the purchase price in accordance to the lemon law.

- Miami Lakes, FL, USA

problem #19

Jul 272002

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
This is the second Ford Explorer I have owned. I never had a brake job performed on the first Explorer. On the 2000 Explorer (my second Explorer), this is the third time my vehicle has had its brakes repaired. My driving habits have not changed during the ownership of the vehicle. The first repair was at 21801miles. The second repair was at 22490 miles. The third repair was at 33575 miles.

- Oyster Bay Cove, NY, USA

problem #18

Dec 042001

Explorer

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

On 12/4/01 traveling approximately 55 mph when I had to suddenly brake for a suddenly stopped car in front of me. I pressed the brake and no ABS deployed thus causing me to hit the car in front of me at near full speed. Upon impact of my front end with rearend of other car, my truck sustained major damage to the entire front end, including fender, punctured radiator, compressed both side panels, folded hood. It was not driveable at the time of the accident and had to be towed. The anti-lock brakes did not work and no air bag was deployed. I have sustained physical injuries related to failure of these two safety devices. The mechanic states the airbag sensor was smashed in accident. The dealer states my brakes were fully functioning. After I received my repaired truck, the anti-lock brakes did not work. I brought it back to the dealer they said they did work, I must be mistaken. I picked the truck up and I suddenly had anti-lock brakes.

- Sinking Spring, PA, USA

problem #17

Aug 152001

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front end shakes and the vehicle floats. Vehicle wanders in between lanes. Dealer replaced front shocks, but the loose feeling is still there. The vehicle was vibrating due to bent rim. The brake failed at 6000 miles. There was engine noise and the cause was not known. The tires were on recall and were replaced by Firestone. The shcock absorbers also failed.

- Hobart, IN, USA

problem #16

Aug 042001

Explorer

  • miles
Whenever vehicle has been through a car wash under carriage gets wet, and brakes fail to work properly. Had rear ended another vehicle when this had happened. Mechanic indicated problem will always happen when brakes are wet.

- Green Lake, WI, USA

problem #15

Jun 212001

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
At low speeds of 20-35mph when braking vehicle slides & swerves, brakes shakes.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #14

Jun 212001

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

At 20-35mph when braking vehicle slowly, brakes grind excessively, vehicle slides and swerves.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #13

Jan 012001

Explorer

  • miles
During panic braking at any speed vehicle will pull violently to right. Dealership has examined vehicle numerous times, and replaced various aspects of braking system. Please provide any additional information/attachments pertaining to this defect.

- Glendale, CA, USA

problem #12

Apr 142001

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was traveling only five miles on highway and transmission malfunctioned. Also, when consumer applied brakes vehicle would take a long time to stop. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Silverspring, MD, USA

problem #11

Mar 202001

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Cruise control and horn has failed possibly due to electrical problems. Also brakes take longer time for vehicle to stop.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #10

Feb 262001

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Brakes have failed on two occasions. Both times at low rate of speed, after first braking stops vehicle, but then brakes fail causing extended stopping. Brought vehicle to dealer first time of failure in fall of 2000. They were unable to get the vehicle.

- Windsorontario N9e1z4, AK, USA

problem #9

Feb 152001

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer was traveling 35mph while changing into a turn lane brakes were suddenly applied, they locked up and vehicle skidded. This was second time vehicle has done this. Consumer has a private mechanic to look at vehicle. Consumer will added the VIN#.

- San Pedro, CA, USA

problem #8

Oct 112000

Explorer

  • miles
While reversing engine could not decelerate. When stepping on brakes pedal went to the floor, but vehicle could not be stopped, crashing into garage. Then vehicle was towed to dealer, and they could not find out what caused problem.

- Stone Lake, WI, USA

problem #7

Jan 022001

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Anti-lock brake system does not work because ABS warning light is illuminated on dash panel. Consumer was told this by dealer.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #6

Dec 072000

Explorer

  • miles
While traveling 70 mph vehicles in front of consumer stopped suddenly. When consumer stepped on brake pedal it responded normally, but ABS brakes locked up, vehicle skidded, and eventually came to a stop. No accident or injuries occurred. 5 passengers were in vehicle at time of incident.no prior warnings. After the first incident, the brakes failed but worked properly when applied again.

- Notasulga, AL, USA

problem #5

Oct 202000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
ABS light and brake light stay on, indicating a problem with braking systelm. Also, heater and air conditioner malfunctioned.

- Scottstown, OH, USA

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