Four problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2000 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2000 Explorer.
Whenever vehicle has been through a car wash under carriage gets wet, and brakes fail to work properly. Had rear ended another vehicle when this had happened. Mechanic indicated problem will always happen when brakes are wet.
Brakes have failed on two occasions. Both times at low rate of speed, after first braking stops vehicle, but then brakes fail causing extended stopping. Brought vehicle to dealer first time of failure in fall of 2000. They were unable to get the vehicle .
While traveling 70 mph vehicles in front of consumer stopped suddenly. When consumer stepped on brake pedal it responded normally, but abs brakes locked up, vehicle skidded, and eventually came to a stop. No accident or injuries occurred. 5 passengers were in vehicle at time of incident. No prior warnings. After the first incident, the brakes failed but worked properly when applied again.
Brakes failed on more than one occasion. Took to dealer on Sep. 4 told on the 5th that nothing was wrong with them. I beg to differ because I didn't stop when I applied my brakes. Rear windshield wiper moter is already out and had to be replaced. The front seat tracks also need to be replaced because they don't stay latched or they will not come up when you try to get them to. I was told the tires on my truck were fine, but I have a piece of the tire missing. I went on a trip to tenn. And it was 100+ degrees. We were stuck in traffic for over an hour. When we started traveling on the interstate again I had a horrible vibration in my truck while driving at 60 mph. ( dot number: 8hxl tire size: p235/75r15 ).