2000 Ford Explorer: check engine light

Filed Sep 15, 2020 · Brakes, Transmission · WA

Big concern with my power train. The back of the car has a loud whirring noise when traveling on the highway and clicks loudly when you slow down. Going a faster speed seems to sound better but its pretty scary.the check engine light comes on and stays on. There also is a sensor that needs to be replaced and I don't know its name.. The brakes have been checked out and rendered passable but I fear that I will not be able to stop sometimes.it feels unstable. I am elderly and need a stable car to drive.

Filed Aug 20, 2015 · Transmission · 116,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. While driving at 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.

Filed Sep 1, 2009 · Engine · 93,104 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer . The contact states that while driving the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. She then pulled over and turned the vehicle off. She then restarted the vehicle and drove directly to the dealer. The technician advised her that the failure occurred from a crack in the cylinder head of the engine. The vehicle was repaired under owners expense. When it was at the dealer ship they took the vehicle apart without the drivers permission. The driver called an investigator from the bureau of automotive repair. It was determined that they used a defective engine for the 2000 ford models and found out after a year and that's why the y discontinued using that specific engine. The failure mileage was 93104 and the current mileage was 93300.

Filed Jan 25, 2008 · Engine · 34,100 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. The fuel line rusted and developed tiny pin holes and cracks. The engine light illuminated also. The contact was informed that the cost would be between $400 and $500 to remove the tank. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 34,200 and failure mileage was 34,100.

Filed May 21, 2007 · Engine · 150,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. On may 21, 2007, the contact stated that the coil pack and spark plugs failed in her vehicle twice in four days. The contact stated that the service engine light illuminated and the vehicle vibrates and looses power when driving. The contact stated that speed and weather were not factors. The purchase date and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 150,000.

Filed Sep 1, 2006 · Electrical, Visibility · 41,236 miles · FL

I have a ford 2000 explorer xlt. The rear wiper works when it wants to usually when I don't need it and I am on the second motor for it. The check engine light stays on for three or four days then goes out for one or two then back on. I have lost all faith in ford. At times it will shut off when I am driving and it starts right back up, but won't idle for about 2 days after that. I've had it with ford no wonder their having problems selling their auto's. I am about to trade the vehicle and it sure won't be for another ford.

Filed Dec 23, 2005 · Engine · 42,000 miles · NY

Dt: the contact complained about an ongoing problems with the emission system. The vehicle has been seen by the service dealer five times for emission problems, and they have never been able to completely remedy the problem. After the vehicle was serviced the same emission problems recurred. The check engine light came on and fumes entered the vehicle. The manifold gasket, oxygen sensor, idle control sensor, and other emission parts have been replaced. Currently, the check engine light was on, fumes were entering the vehicle, and the contact was planning to return the vehicle to the service dealer for additional repairs.

Filed Mar 29, 2005 · Engine · 75,000 miles · NJ

On 20 mar 2005 while driving my 2000 ford explorer the check engine light came on. I pulled to the side to check the problems, everything seemed normal except it was idling rough. I called the dealer the next day to bring it in. I brought it to the ford dealer on 21 mar 2005. I was told that afternoon, that it was the cylinder head gasket. I called the dealer on 22 mar to check and see when I could pick it up and was told that it would not be ready because they found the cylinder head had a crack. I called on 23 mar to check and was told both cylinder heads were cracked and there is a possibility that the engine may have to be replaced. I was also told that they were waiting for an adjuster from ford to make a determination to see if the engine needs to be replaced or just the cylinder heads. It is now the afternoon of 29 mar and I was told by the dealer that the cylinder heads are on back order and they do not know when my car will be ready. I called ford (800‑392‑3673) and basically was told sorry nothing we can do the cylinder heads are on "national back order". If that is true, there is a great demand for ford 4 liter engine cylinder heads. Iis that a result of a defect with the engine or the cylinder heads. Has anyone looked into this? Also, do not what can be done to get ford moving on my problem?

Filed Dec 29, 2004 · Acceleration, Engine · MI

Purchased ford explorer 2000 in sept of 04. First the cruise went out. Front tires looses air about once a week have to fill. Starts hard and will not idol in mornings specially when cold out side. Check engine light has been on twice, purchased at seelye wright kia in kalamazoo mi. Cannot get dealer to fix vehicle.

Filed Nov 5, 2004 · Engine · 105,000 miles · CO

9 months of service visits for the check engine light coming on with no apparant cause except once; car would ride rough and sometimes felt like it would stall; two cracked engines woudl caused the car to not run in the middle of a trip; had to rebuild the cracked cylinder heads.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Visibility · 31,077 miles · HI

The first time I had a problem is when my car wouldn?t start on my way to work, and the check engine light came on. It was a few days after I gotten it. So I took it in and they said they checked the engine and turned off the light. They told me I should have it serviced. So I did. The other time I took it in, it had died on me while driving down my uncles apartment hill. They said they were getting some weird codes from the computer or something. They said they would get me an appointment with ford. Then they call later that day and tell me they will bring someone in to look at the car who specializes in ford models. I needed a car so I had to rent a car while they had my car in the shop so that I could take my son to the sitters and have a way to work. Only to find out when I got my car back, that unfortunately they didn?t have the tools to fix the problem so they will be sending my car to ford. So far its been about a week, they have not called me with a confirmed date on when I can take my car in to fix. Yesterday, (nov. 11) the engine would lug, once in a while my car will die out. When I started it up again about 5 minutes later, my check engine light wouldn?t go off. I called it in when I got to work. They told me that I could still drive it if it doesn?t seem different from before. I am still driving it, mostly because if I take it in, I won?t have any way to work and back home. They said they don?t give out loaners. I?ve been told that the car has multiple problems, and most of them different every time I go in. One time it was some kind of code stating that it thinks it?s a stolen car, now it some kind of timer. The first time it was cause I needed a service. It seems like the longer I drive my car the worse it?s getting. But really I have no choice. They won?t give me a loaner. I am paying major bucks to rent a car since I?m only 19. It cost me $65 the time I rented one cause I wouldn?t have a way to work.

Filed Jan 2, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 32,000 miles · NY

Vehicle overheated/ thermostat, rear wiper motor stopped working, check engine light stays on continually, belt squeals on rainy days, radio comes on by itself, tires to be replaced, lived at same address since vehicle purchase and not even a notice for recall on tires.