Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Ford Explorer Sport
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Ford Explorer Sport has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 71 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #00V394000 FORD/HOOD NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 12 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Seats 9 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 8 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints
- Suspension 6 complaints
Of the 71 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 10 a fire; across all 71 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Ford Explorer Sport has a below-average reliability rating due to issues with its power train, electrical system, and seats. These components received the most complaints, indicating a higher likelihood of failures and associated repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | very common |
| electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| seats | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change
- brake pad replacement
- transmission fluid check
- coolant flush
- timing belt inspection
- tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- power train noise
- electrical glitches
- seat adjustments failing
- uncontrolled speed variations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.