One problem related to hatchback/liftgate hinge has 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. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when the rear lift-gate would not close. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic test and the technician stated that the metal hinges were cracked and had to be replaced. The technician was able to close the lift-gate and advised the contact not to reopen it. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.