2000 Ford Explorer visibility problems

Filed Apr 5, 2014 · Visibility · 190,000 miles · FL

My windshield wipers come on with the switch off.

Filed Apr 6, 2012 · Body, Visibility · 117,000 miles · KY

Noticed that there was a gap between my liftgate window and my liftgate when backing out of a parcking space. I found that the post pulled out of the passanger side of liftgate window hinge leaving a smooth hole in hinge and metal in groves of post. Had no options but to leave window attached by only the driver side hinge and the latch at the bottom of window. Did not have proper tools to remove for safer driving.

Filed May 12, 2011 · Visibility · 169,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving, the windshield wiper would activate without engagement. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where it was diagnosed that the multi-function switch was defective and needed to be replace. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 169,000 and current mileage was 175,000.

Filed Mar 27, 2009 · Visibility · 186,000 miles · ID

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. While in the house, the contact heard a loud sound coming from outside. She exited the house and noticed that the rear window was shattered on her vehicle. She discovered numerous complaints online pertaining to the rear window failure, but there were no recalls. The contact feels that this is a major defect. She initially thought that someone shot the glass with a gun. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 186,000.

Filed Apr 11, 2008 · Acceleration, Electrical · 100,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. For the past two months, the contact has experienced electrical failure with his vehicle. The instrument panel and headlights do not illuminate, the windshield wipers work intermittently, and the battery is always low. The vehicle was taken to the auto garage, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on april 8, 2008 and they stated that the headlight and globe wiring were the cause of the failures. The cost of the repair is $800. According to the manufacturer, the dealer informed them that the failure was not under the hood; therefore, they were not responsible. The contact believes that his vehicle is included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v072000 (electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers) and he did not receive a recall notice. The VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 100,000. Updated 05/19/08 *bf updated 05/19/08.

Filed Dec 14, 2007 · Visibility · WA

The rear window shattered spontaneously while the car was parked in a locked garage.

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 Nov 18, 2005 · Visibility · 77,150 miles · AZ

The blend door, inside the heater plenum on the dash board of my 2000 ford explorer, failed. This is an extraordinarily expensive repair, and the history of this failure on this model is astounding. Once this failure occurs, there is no heat available in the cabin, especially dangerous when defrosting of glass is required.

Filed Feb 3, 2005 · Locks, Transmission · CA

While driving, the windshield wiper failed. The driver's side door locked on it's on. The consumer was unable to unlock it from the outside. The driver has to go through the passenger's door to get inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a garage for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the power train control module needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.

Filed Dec 21, 2004 · Airbags, Electrical · IL

For approximately two weeks prior to december 5th, 2004, the heat element in my 2000 ford explorer driver seat would become painfully hot under the left leg near the torso to the point where it needed to be manually turned off each time. It was turned off as it became painful, and we were concerned we would become burned and would the seat catch on fire. My other concern for this is someone, such as a diabetic, with neuropathy wouldn't feel the intensity of the heat and become burned. 2) approx 2 weeks after the initial event the seat light will come on but no heat is produced. Why did it take 2 weeks for the element (assumed) to burn out? 3) the car is scheduled to go to an independant mechanic as I do not trust ford to do the right thing. The dealer is not concerned that my driver airbag light goes on and off at will for days or weeks at a time. They recalled the 98 and 99 models for a tensioner pulley problem and issued a service bulletin for the '00 but the dealer wants to charge $500 for the repair......most defects I took in for warranty repair remain unfixed, (mostly electrical in nature) including a rear wiper that rarely goes on, radio stations and clock display that occasionally can be seen and a rear passenger door handle that after 5 attempts (ford went against their engineer recommendations to do a recall) will unlock with power lock but the unsuspecting or in a hurry will just about rip a hand off to get it open.