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.
2000 Ford Explorer engine complaints
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The consumer was driving when she heard a loud noise while turning into her driveway. The vehicle was smoking and caught on fire. The fire was put out with a garden hose. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The wheel bearings were found to be defective. On the next incident, the consumer took the vehicle to the mechanic to have the front end aligned, when the vehicle was inspected the ball joint fell off into the mechanic's hand july 8, 2004. *la all of the problems had been on the drivers side. There were also problems with the engine. *sc
Car would not start without pressing gas pedal to the floor. Once started had to keep my foot on the gas to prevent it from stalling.
When starting vehicle after fueling it began to hesitate/stall.
Coolant leaked into the oil. *ph the consumer was told the intake manifold failed which caused the coolant to leak. The entire engine had to be replaced.
Consumer stated that while driving smoke came from the steering wheel. But there was no fire. She states that some times you can smell it burning, but never see fire. Also, consumer complained that vehicle stalled when she stepped on the accelerator. Vehicle hesitated before moving, then when it moved, one could smell gas. Consumer did not take vehicle to repair shop for checking on these problems because she was the second owner .
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.
The steering wheel will not adjust correctly when driving. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for analysis. The problem could not be solved. *ak it was determined that the control sensors needed to be replaced and after being replaced it still failed. As of yet the consumer has not had an accident or been injured but is concerned that the vehicle needs to be investigated before it does happen. *cb the consumer stated the vehicle lost power and died, the computer stated the problem was with the idle control speed senor and a valve, however the problem continued
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.
While driving at any speed the vehicle stalled in traffic. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.
When stopping at a stop sign or a traffic light vehicle stalled. Consumer took vehicle to dealer on two separate occasions, but the problem still occurs.
Disappointment over a recently purchased 2000 ford explorer. *la the consumer had experienced problems with the engine and the steering of the vehicle. The dealer was notified about mechanical problems.
Dealer replaced the serpentine belt, but an engine noise was still heard while driving . Also, windshield was leaking when raining or washing the vehicle.
Vehicle started losing power. Was told it needed a tune up. Also was told that the spark plug wires were broken and frayed. They were replaced along with all the filters and new fluids as well as a fuel system cleaner. When this did not work I was informed that the car needed to go to a ford dealer as the car was "throwing out all of these different codes". It was towed to a ford dealership and I was told by the service adviser that the car was fixed and running in tip top shape. Since then I have encountered stalling and still no power and the vehicle is running rougher. The engine light came on right after I picked it up from the dealership. It has cost me $1,000 so far and am afraid what it will finally cost to remedy this situation. I do not feel safe in this vehicle.
While driving at any speed and with no warning vehicle will heavily jerk, and then engine check light will come on and stay on the remainder of the time vehicle was being operated. Dealer notified.
Vehicle will not start at times without depressing and holding on the gas. Vehicle stalls out and/or the RPM's barely idle over 0. At other times when starting the vehicle the RPM's rev up high. Seems not to be getting sufficient power when driving, can depress gas pedal to floor but will not pick up any speed. Been unable to take the truck over 80 MPH.
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.
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. *mr *scc
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.
I have a letter I sent to ford motor corporation and will attach to this e-mail
Consumer states when starting the vehicle the engine would make a ticking sound. Consumer states engine is no longer any good. Dealer notified. Ts
Purchsed vehicle new. After 6000 miles engine developed a rattling sound when cold. Dealer replaced engine and new engine makes same sound after 6000 miles. Dealer says it is a characteristic of the ohv engine. If so, why did they replace it in the first place.
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the motor started racing and the consumer lost control of the vehicle causing an accident. Dealer notified ts
Hesitation after stopping.
The vehicle is now at the dealers getting a whole new engine replaced and they are requiring that I pay half the cost. I want ford to by this lemon back. I can not afford this car anylonger with all of the major problems its giving me.
I previously owned a 1998 explorer that had the same problem I am having with my 2000 explorer. From talking with the ford dealer mechanic, this is a widespread problem that is occurring after 30,000 miles that is a potentially dangerous situation. The problem is upon startup of the vehicle, the engine will crank, and when the ignition key is released, the engine dies immediately. The only way to keep the engine running is to keep one foot on the gas pedal depressed. To drive the vehicle one foot must be on the gas and one on the brake to keep the engine from stalling. This is presenting a potentially dangerous situation and ford is quite aware of it, but doing nothing in the form of a recall or safety bulletin to consumers. Fortunately my 1998 first failed under warranty, but my 2000 happened after my 36,000 mile warranty. The problem occurs intermittently but frequent at times, after driving several miles, it would correct itself. I think ford needs to address this problem and do any repairs at no cost to the owner. *ph *jb **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**766061
While driving and with no warning, the left rear tire sidewall started to separate, causing a tire blowout. Dealer notifed. Size p235 175r15, dot6#m6hlfnwr2801. *ak the vehicle started to sway to the left-2 times. The consumer's husband then started to decelerate, and on the third time the left rear tire exploded. The vehicle was very difficult to control, and damage was done to the panel(vent peelings), and the tires/rims needed to be replaced. (other) problems in detail are as followed: the wheel/tires were out of round, there was a vibration from the drive shaft, steering/excessive tire wear, and the engine thermostat is sticking.
Intermittently vehicle started to shake and hesitate. When this happened, engine began to knock excessively. Dealership insisted this was the characteristic of the engine, and doesn't know how to rememdy the condition. *ak in addition vehicle stalled out twice.
Tensioner was under warranty - but damage is not ($1k) ford is not helping.
Consumer states she noticed a knocking noise in the engine at about 10,000 miles, consumer was informed that ford was aware of the problem, but had no fix.
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