Five problems related to front air bag 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.
While driving at 40mph was involved a front collision and neither of the air bags deployed. Consumer stated that manufacturer and dealer were not helping at all.
Vehicle hit 5 feet stone wall at 25 mph, and neither airbag deployed. Driver hit her head on steering wheel and suffered head trauma/ broken cheek and nose. Vehicle was totalled.
While at low speeds during traffic consumer was rear ened at 60 mph, and consumer was pushed into another vehicle. Upon impact, none of the air bags deployed. Contacted dealer.
While driving about 35 mph slip on a ice spot and lost control of vehicle, crashing into an utility pole, and none of dual air bags deployed.
While driving down a mountain in low gear, traveling 15mph with the road being slippery, hit an ice patch, and vehicle started swerving. Was unable to control vehicle and it hit an embankment, and neither airbag deployed.