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CarComplaints.com Notes: Well, it's not a 2002, so it's got that going for it.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,125 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2000 Ford Explorer brakes problems

brakes problem

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2000 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #8

Feb 012005

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 73,000 miles

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

Consumer was driving on the freeway and set the cruise control at 75 mph. However, the vehicle kept accelerating, although consumer had applied the brakes and the emergency brakes. Vehicle would not slow down. Had to circle the gas station 3 times before the vehicle would stop. The consumer stated that she ran 3 red lights before she could get the vehicle to come to a stop. The consumer slammed the vehicle into park going 50mph. Significant damage was done to the braking system. The consumer was injured. The mechanic told the consumer that the brakes caught fire and she was lucky the fire put itself out.

- Vista, CA, USA

problem #7

Apr 112004

Explorer

  • 56,000 miles
Both front rotors had severe rust/corrosion on the inner surface. Vehicle has 56,000 miles on it and was due for the first pad replacement. Rotors required replacement due to the depth of rust damage. Rust was not visible on the outside surface. I was not aware of the situation or the change in braking distances until the new rotors were installed. The new braking conditions is noticably improved. I have possession of both rotors and pads that were replaced. Repair was performed at a local Ford dealership. This vehicle has been continually driven and the rust/corrosion is not typical buildup from a lack of operation of the vehicle.

- Gainesville, VA, USA

problem #6

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 #5

Sep 292003

Explorer

  • miles

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

While driving at any speed front end made noise. Dealer replaced the upper ball joints, and an independent shop replaced the rotors. But the noise was still occurring.

- Clinton, MD, USA

problem #4

Jun 092000

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle has always had a pulsating in the brake pedal since about 7000 miles. This time the brake master cylinder failed. Upon inspection by the dealer he stated that I needed to replace brakes, rotors, ( both of which have been replaced at least twice before ) master cylinder, serpentine belt and tensioner and have complete brake system flush. All in the span of 3 years. This vehicle has also had the ball joints replaced and control arms as well. Multiple occurences of the same symptoms.

- Brunswick, OH, USA

problem #3

May 252002

Explorer

  • miles
When stopping there is grinding noise. Drove to dealer, who stated that rotors were coming apart. Rotors crumble up in consumer's hand.

- Fostoria, OH, USA

problem #2

Sep 282000

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Brake rotor vibration-have had rotors turned twice with first time listed above and second in July/2001 with approx 40000miles. Is this warping normal with this mileage? mostly driven on highway with some city miles. No other vehicle I've owned has required such frequent maintenance on the rotors.

- Williamsburg, KY, USA

problem #1

Apr 242000

Explorer

  • miles
Right rear rotor is completely scored and needs replacement after only 6mths and 19000 miles of highway driving. Manufaturer states this is normal wear. Does this mean I have to replace rotors every 6 months of driving?

- Alpine, CA, USA

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