Three problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe 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.
2000 Explorer XLT with approximately 55000 miles. Taken to dealer to be served c for stalling and failure to restart with high temperature. Dealer reported that engine hds coolant and oil mixing and will have to be replaced, $3500 cost. When I objected, dealer then stated that the lower intake manifold gasket failed, and that the engine will need to be torn down to fix , 2,000. . I objected again, and dealer decided to replace gasket, flush oil, coolant systems, and return to the road , $1100. Dealer informed me that they could not be held responsible for future engine failure due to coolant in engine. I investigated, and found secret warranty service bulletin , nets number 616816. When I attempted to recover cost of repair under sb, dealer refused, claiming that sb extension was over , ended December 2006. This vehicle had less than the limited mileage under the warranty, and obvious driving rates less than expected under the warranty , original and secret extension. . Customers have not been made aware of this secret warranty extension. Engine gaskets, including head gaskets and manifold gaskets were not owner serviced items, and were expected to live as long as the power plant. I expected Ford to live up to their product hype and fix this vehicle for free, including complete engine replacement if required.
Coolant leaked into the oil. The consumer was told the intake manifold failed which caused the coolant to leak. The entire engine had to be replaced.
2000 Ford Explorer motor skips and races when started up. ** answer required***. The vehicle ran rough and the gas mileage was poor. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer. The dealer cleaned the manifold but this did not rectify the problem. The vehicle was taken back to and independent mechanic who ran a diagnostic test. The test concluded that the fuel pressure regulator needed to be replaced and the manifold needed to be removed and cleaned. It appeared that the dealer never cleaned the manifold as they stated.