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.
2000 Ford Explorer transmission problems
133 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 78,000. 7 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 133
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 78,000
- crashes
- 7
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission77
- Driveline: differential unit6
- Manual transmission5
- Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch5
- Transfer case (4-wheel drive)4
- Automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)4
- Driveline: driveshaft3
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift3
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Ford Explorer transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Ford Explorer transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Slipping 18Transmission failure 18Jerking 12Hesitation 10Harsh shifting 5
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with the 3.27 or 3.55 axle ration. The subject vehicles have a powertrain control module that could allow the vehicle to exceed the design intent top speed. At these extreme speeds, the vehicle could be capable of exceeding the speed rating of the tire.
- Risk
- Operating the vehicle above the maximum speed rating could lead to a tire failure which at these speeds could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module.
Recall number 00V395000 · Recall details
What 2000 Ford Explorer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact stated the vehicle rolled when parked on a hill although it was in the park position. The dealer had not been contacted as of yet. The contact was having medical issues related to stress due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 155,275.
When turning the car steering wheel turns pops and clicks without tires or steering collum turning like it's broke off of the collum as well the car come out of park and rolls off wile car is off and in park with keys out shifters also very loose as the steering goes it first happend going down the highway and we just started drifting in and out if lanes with little control happens when cars off on moving or not nothing changes does seem to improve when it's in 4wd
Vehicle is stuck in 4-wheel low animal going to 4 wheel high or auto I
The vehicle is subject to sudden unexplained acceleration while both in motion and stationary.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. While the gear shifter was in park, the vehicle rolled backward and stalled. The vehicle then began to roll forward. The contact depressed the brake pedal to the floor, but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000. Updated 01/11/2017*ct
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle failed to shift into gear and accelerated independently without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 176,000.
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.
Before my transmission went out my over drive would flash then my 4wheel drive stopped working. I had the 4wheel drive switch replaced and everything was fine until I went to sacramento. After taking care of my eddie bauer explorer having the transmission flushed and filled on a regular basis. While leaving sacramento stopped at a chevron to fill up before heading back up to tahoe. As im leaving the gas station all of the sudden there's a loud crunch of metal sound coming from under my car and it wont kick into any gear. Had to have it towed and after reading the thousands of complaints from other owners about their exploders doing the sme thing I figured I would complain. Im tired of big companies screwing the little people over who purchase their products when they are perfectly able to fix it. Shame on u ford.
Timing chain rattles.
Questions about the 2000 Ford Explorer transmission
Does the 2000 Ford Explorer have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 133 complaints about the transmission of the 2000 Ford Explorer, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Ford Explorer transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 78,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Ford Explorer transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 00V395000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Explorer have bad transmission?
The Ford Explorer model years with the most transmission complaints are 2002 (1,502 complaints), 2020 (507 complaints) and 2004 (460 complaints).
Other 2000 Ford Explorer problems
Tires 217Acceleration 113Engine 99Electrical 78Brakes 64Airbags 62Suspension 62Visibility 46Steering 40Seats 39Body 29Lights 29Locks 29Fuel system 19Seat belts 16Wheels 12
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