general problems of the 2000 Ford Explorer

Bearing broke on Ford Explorer. Wheel was almost off the vehicle. Fortunately going slow.

While driving at any speed consumer heard a loud noise coming from under the front end. Dealer inspected vehicle several times, but could no duplicate or correct the problem.

While driving at any speed the vehicle would shake and jerk. The dealership has been contacted. Please add any additional information.

We purchased this vehicle 1/03 with 39,000 miles on it. 3/03 the idle air control valve went bad and had to be replaced. Then 7/03 the entire transmission had to be replaced because slipping from 2nd to 3rd gear. This cost $1,800 to fix. The vehicle only had 43,000 miles on at that time. Now it is 1/04 and the truck is back in the shop for an idle problem once again and the vehicle jerks and bucks when going down the road at 35-40 mph. This is a very unsafe situation and Ford should be replacing all the iac valves under a recall because there are an abundance of Explorer owners who this has happened to around the 39,000 -43,000 miles mark!.

The vehicle experienced the same problem as the recall on the suspension. Dealer will not repair because VIN# was not included.

Owner's daughter was driving less than 25mph, going onto an entrance ramp, vehicle suddenly flipped over several times for no reason. There was no emergency room treatment.

The single vehicle rollover crash occurred at approximately 1:38 p. M. On Sunday, June 24, 2001, on u. S. Highway 67, eastbound, about ten [10] miles northeast of big lake, reagan county, texas. The Explorer was owned and operated by joshua henry helbert w. (dot number: vdhl1py218 tiresize: p235/75r15).

Consumer was in rush hour traffic going 30-35mph and hit a manhole covering it, causing vehicle to swerve left and right, almost hitting a vehicle. Road was dry, it felt like it was sliding. A few days ago, consumer was going over a speed bump, and vehicle took a swerve to the right. Consumer never contacted dealer believing it was just something that was happening.

Car rolled over, do to uneven wear of the tires in front and in rear and possiable defect in suspension system (tiresize: 255/70r/16)( dot number: tire size: 255/70r/16 ).

Question the safety of the vehicle - vehicle turned over during a right-hand turn.

Consumer lost control of vehicle and was rolled 3 times possibly because of the firestone wilderness at tires(p235 75 r15), at the time of the accident, consumer was not aware of firestone recall and now feels the accident occurred because of the tires, consumer was injured and is requesting reimbursement, possibly related to the suspension of the vehicle.

Heard loud pop around tire, car steered uncontrollably, causing it to rollover. Had seat belt on but came lose it crash and ended up in back seat. ( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 ).

I have had atleast 5 instances in the year that I have driven this vehicle. The Explorer literally leaves the road at highway speeds if you encounter roadbumps. Control of the vehicle is lost in this frightening instance as the vehicle can "bounce" and lose its traction on the roadway. The first episode I remember was soon after leasing the vehicle and driving on the highway.

Consumer has gone through the board from the lemon law to try & confirm there is a problem with the stability of the vehicle. Board disagreed with the consumer. When traveling 65-70mph, consumer stated that it was very hard to maintain control of vehicle. Serviceman from dealership test drove vehicle & found that there could be a problem, but didn't confirm it. They were refusing to give money back for the unwanted vehicle. Consumer said it was swaying & wondered when going around curves. Problem could also be related to faulty firestone wilderness 16" tires.

Consumer complains of the suspension causing steering and riding problems.