Four problems related to engine belts and pulleys 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.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. When the vehicle is started, the engine makes a loud rattling noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they discovered that the timing belt was offline. The dealer informed the contact that they were conducting a free repair for this failure; however, the time had already expired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they were no longer honoring the repair. The failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 06/17/08. Updated 06/17/08.
Dealer replaced the serpentine belt, but an engine noise was still heard while driving . Also, windshield was leaking when raining or washing the vehicle.
Tensioner was under warranty - but damage is not ($1k) Ford is not helping.
Vehicle has always had a pulsating in the brake pedal since about 7000 miles. This time the brake master cylinder failed. Upon inspection by the dealer he stated that I needed to replace brakes, rotors, ( both of which have been replaced at least twice before ) master cylinder, serpentine belt and tensioner and have complete brake system flush. All in the span of 3 years. This vehicle has also had the ball joints replaced and control arms as well. Multiple occurences of the same symptoms.