2000 Ford Explorer service brakes, hydraulic problems
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2000 Ford Explorer — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We have a 2000 ford explorer bought new from holman ford. The rear metal brake line that is mounted on the rear axle, connecting both rear brakes failed while driving on rte 42 in new jersey. The suv was slowed down by driving on the median strip of the highway. This incident occurred at the height…”
filed Feb 10, 2012
“The car was purchased used in march, 2011. The brake problem started a couple of months later but was hardly noticeable and then overnight they were completely worn out. I had them checked at pep boys to verify that they needed replacing and they said yes, immediately. I did not have aaa at the…”
filed Nov 11, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Explorer | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 Explorer | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Explorer | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 Explorer | 4 | 0% |
| 2014 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 Explorer | 7 | 0% |
| 2012 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Explorer | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 Explorer | 6 | 5% |
| 2008 Explorer | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.