Overview & Reviews

For the 2000 Ford Explorer, a color-keyed, two-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel (with auxiliary audio, climate and speed control) is now standard on Eddie Bauer models. XLT Sport/Eddie Bauer/Limited models with 5.0-liter V8s receive a trailer-towing package as standard equipment. The XL is available only for fleet sales, and the XLS replaces the XL Appearance as the base retail model.

• A commanding view of the road, multiple engine choices, one of the most comfortable and commodious cabins in its class.

• Trucklike ride, poor gas mileage with V8 engine.

User Reviews:

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  Not that great - 2000 Ford Explorer
  By Young Mo - December 8 - 2:00 am

  I have had several electrical problems with my truck, including the radio display, the rear wiper motor, the side mirror motor, and the rear glass defroster. Also had some mystery rattles and am experiencing some idling problems. Will not buy another Ford! The dealership was not that helpful with repairs either.

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  A Good SUV - 2000 Ford Explorer
  By Dave - October 5 - 8:00 pm

  Ive put almost 19,000 miles on this SUV in less than 8 months and I have had no problems whatsoever. I had a 1997 Isuzu Rodeo before this so it was nice to trade-up to a car without a rusty spare tire holder and bumper. The Explorer is probably a shade worse on fuel but the Rodeo had a manual tranny. The Explorer has a much more solid feel, doesnt lean on turns, has a normal cupholder and overall feels more comfortable.

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  Great SUV - 2000 Ford Explorer
  By Rudy - October 5 - 12:00 pm

  Bought my 00 Explorer brand new and have had nothing but exceptional service from it. 23 mpg hwy and 18.5 in town. Tune up and trans. flush at 90K miles. A/C still cold. Radio LEDs burned out at 110K and thats a pain but radio still plays great. Liked this car so much I ordered an 07 as my company vehcile for the next 3 yrs. If you need a good used SUV this model is a great choice!

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  Great Auto - 2000 Ford Explorer
  By EKF - September 20 - 12:12 pm

  I bought this Explorer new. Pulled small box trailers and boats all over the South and Southwest. Never have had any trouble. Only did regular maintenance. It has been hard on tire, but all of my other SUVs were also. It comes with the territory in these vehicles. The back wiper has never worked right, but not a big problem. Stills runs great. Uses no oil. The model has taken a lot of bad publicity, but mine has just been excellent. I would buy another.

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  Original Explorer - 2000 Ford Explorer
  By Britton Maier - September 13 - 2:00 am

  Absolutely awesome vehicle! You cant buy an SUV like this any longer; the new model does not compare to this one.

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  Extremely Reliable - 2000 Ford Explorer
  By Walt - September 4 - 4:56 am

  Purchased used from leasing company. Rolled over 183K problem free with regular, normal maintenance (oil changes every 4K, transmission flush every 35K). Replace brake rotors / pads about every 60K, but only because I feel safer doing so. Engine, transmission very quiet, smooth. Changed spark plugs at 90K and 175K, spark plug wires at 175K. Not sure how much more anyone could ask for.

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  new engine - 2000 Ford Explorer
  By ned - July 27 - 2:00 am

  My explorer just went into the shop. Its been the most expensive vehicle I ever bought so we have followed every care recommendation and more. Is it well taken care of with 29000 miles. It will get a new engine this week. Is this a problem with explorers?

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  2000 Explorer Review - 2000 Ford Explorer
  By davidmay - June 26 - 10:00 am

  Very Satisfied with the Explorer. Very functional and an enjoyable drive. I drive 88 miles round trip to work daily, plus several road trips. All on- road. Very please with the reliability after the tire recall. Minor problems: AM Radio reception, antenna cable came loose. Radio display comes and goes. Understand that it is a common problem. $300 repair by Ford, But have found 3rd party mail in repair for $75.00. Will do that when the display fails altogether. Rear wiper will not work at times. Have not had that looked at yet. Currently have 65,000 miles and plan on keeping it.

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  Love this car - 2000 Ford Explorer
  By Lauren - May 25 - 2:32 pm

  This was my familys 4th Explorer and were going to continue buying Explorers because they are great SUVs. Everything was great about it, I never had any problems. When the car was totalled it had over 150,000 miles on it and it was running strong. I got into a pretty bad accident in it and it held up really well and no one was injured. I feel like this is a really safe car and I really liked it a lot.

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  Good at first - 2000 Ford Explorer
  By pudd21 - March 20 - 10:11 am

  I loved my Explorer! I had no major problems until I hit 100,000 miles and then it fell apart. Had problems with the rear wiper, driver door locks, transmission, spark plugs, radio light, knocking sound in the engine and all of it happened in about three months. Its now in the shop and hope to trade for a newer model when it gets fixed.