2000 Ford Explorer: won't start

Filed Jan 7, 2019 · Fuel system · 78,458 miles · OR

Problem: vehicle cranks but no start. Vehicle was towed from my garage to ford dealer service dept. Service manager's . Diagnosis found the fuel pump inoperable. Replaced the fuel pump and fuel filter.

Filed Nov 2, 2007 · Acceleration, Transmission · SC · fire

Consumer's 2000 ford explorer caught fire. Consumer stated he would like reimbursement for personal items which were in the vehicle at the time of the fire. *kb prior to the fire, the engine would not start. The consumer received a recall notice regarding a potential fire concerning the speed control deactivation switch. The transmission had been replaced a month earlier.

Filed Sep 5, 2006 · Engine · 81,000 miles · CA

Over the past three to four months my 2000 ford explorer (6 cylinder w/ sohc engine) has developed a problem with the engine. The problem occurs on an intermittent basis. At times the engine will not start. When it does start it will not idle and dies unless the RPM's are manually held at a high enough level to allow the engine to run. When braking at any speed the engine will die when the automatic transmission shifts from a higher gear to a lower gear allowing the RPM's to fall between shifts. This requires shifting the car into neutral to re-start with a loss of all power steering and braking functions. A first it seemed the problem only occurred after the car was parked outside during hot days. Now the problem occurs at different times and different weather conditions. The car recently had the fuel system serviced (along with the 65k recommended service package) at a local ford dealer. The problem persists. I wrote to consumer reports magazine and they suggested I forward this information. *b

Filed Mar 31, 2006 · Engine · 92,829 miles · CT

Explorer will not start after running the car for a while, the ford service can not identify the problem, I brought it another garage and they identified the idle air control valve is faulty, paid 276.23 to repair.

Filed Mar 31, 2005 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · TX

My 2000 ford explorer will not start on an incline. We've replaced the fuel pump and now the ford dealership tells me that the gas tank is corroded, the baffles are broken and the air intake valve is defective. This car is only 5 years old. I have had other cars for 10-15 years and have not had a corrosion problem within the fuel tank. I believe this is caused by a defective fuel tank...how can I pursue this matter. The dealer wants $1600 to fix the car.

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Engine · 40,000 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Seat belts, Transmission · 3,807 miles · AR

1st transmission was found to have been sent from factory with no 2nd gear, which resulted in 3rd gear being destroyed, this was after 2 visits with could not verify comments. So at 3807 miles transmission 2 was put in, I was never told this was a refurbished transmission. Oct 30,2000 back in for a chirping sound while idling.jan 19,2001 back in for oil in air filter, and transmission sticking at 20 MPH.seatbelts also on recall list.jan 23,2001 back in, still sticking at 20mph. Car found to be staying in 3rd gear, repairs made with gasket-trans v, mercon r v aut,gasket asy - tra, processor asy, and pats key all being replaced. Mar 9,2001 2nd key set will not start car, car reprogrammed.7/19/01 car back in shop, whines when turning,slowing down,accelerating, could not verify. Hesitate, then surges at 50mph,could not verify, passenger window will not roll down, replace switch.radio lights suddenly go off, radio stays on, replace radio. 6/05/2003 car seems to lose power, still running but wont drive, 60mph on a freeway!! Car returns to normal for a few mins. Then o/d turns off, and light starts flashing about o/d turned off. Get to dealer- 4th gear wrong ratio, needs overhaul of transmission,o/d band & clutches are damaged. Cracked upper intake manifold, manifold & iac valve need to be replaced.car is now at 59,700 miles,warranty expired, and ford and dealership say I have to pay to fix transmission with documented problems, and I find out it was refurbised at that! Dealer and ford will not stand behind vehicle because it has worked for 48,000 miles, calls in to ford regional manager, and complaints being filed any where I can.

Filed Aug 3, 2003 · Electrical · 36,040 miles · PA

I own a 2000 ford explorer with 36,000 miles. For the past week the vehicle shuts off with no warning. It has done it 7 times now; it as if someone threw a switch. It does not seem to have a pattern of occurrence. It has done it on acceleration coasting and braking. This is a very dangerous problem because at high speeds the power steering shuts off and it is difficult to get off the road. Once off the road, you have to put it in park, will not start in neutral, and it starts right back up.

Filed Jun 20, 2003 · Engine · 55,000 miles · MD

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.

Filed Aug 30, 2000 · Engine · TN

Start up makes clicking noise and sometimes won't start for a few minutes. Has done it too many times to count. The dealer cannot find anything wrong with it. They say it doesn't do it when they have it.