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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
21 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
18 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,571 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2000 Ford Explorer seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2000 Ford Explorer Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #21

Jul 012008

Explorer

  • 160,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

In avoidance of hitting a cow, I rolled my Ford Explorer at least 3 times and none of the airbags deployed, front nor the side curtain airbags. My husband and myself were fortunate to come out with minor injuries. I have contacted Ford Motor Company and the have not yet offered to settle.

- Altus, OK, USA

problem #20

Nov 062006

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 7,500 miles
: the contact stated while traveling 58 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle was involved in a rear side impact collision with another vehicle and both front air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries made mostly by the seatbelt that was worn during this accident. The air bag warning light was not illuminated prior to the incident. The contact took pictures, and no police report was taken. The vehicle was currently at an independent body shop for further examination and repairs. No repairs had currently been made.

- San Mateo, CA, USA

problem #19

Sep 172004

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a front end crash at 10 mph. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer was notified by consumer.

- Mannford, OK, USA

problem #18

Aug 132004

Explorer 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle was involved in a head on collision while driving at 35 mph.upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Three persons were injured, and one was transported to the local hospital by ambulance. A private vehicle transported the other two. Dealer was notified.

- Federal Way, WA, USA

problem #17

Mar 142004

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
My son was driving our 2000 Ford Explorer and accidentally struck a telephone pole near the center of the front bumper. Neither the driver side nor the passenger side air bag deployed on impact.

- Falls City, TX, USA

problem #16

Jul 012003

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 34,500 miles
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.

- Carmel, NY, USA

problem #15

Jun 012003

Explorer

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer states that while driving at 35mph vehicle was in a collision. Consumer states that both front airbags did not deploy. Dealer notified.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #14

Feb 192003

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer's vehicle was rear ended which caused the vehicle to hit a wall, and the airbags failed to deploy.

- Buena Park, CA, USA

problem #13

Sep 282002

Explorer

  • miles
Vehicle involved in a frontal collision with a tree. Both frontal airbags did not deployed. Dealer and manufacturer notified.

- Nanuet, NY, USA

problem #12

May 232002

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Eau Claire, WI, USA

problem #11

May 032002

Explorer

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Port Lane Lucy, FL, USA

problem #10

Feb 252002

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 40-45 mph with a tree, and neither air bag deployed. Consumer adds that the airbag sensor bracket which is 4 inches long folded around, thus not deploying the air bags, had the sensors been placed on the frame on a shorter bracket they would have deployed, one person was injured in accident.

- Ashurn, GA, USA

problem #9

Feb 192002

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling 50 mph, consumer was involved in a head-on collision, hitting a tree with frontal damage, the air bags did not deploy at any time.. consumer was informed by manufacturer that they were not liable for air bags in an anccident.

- Mokena, IL, USA

problem #8

Dec 202001

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling approximately 40 to 50 mph a vehicle in front of him came to an abrupt stop. As a result, consumer's vehicle rear ended the stopped vehicle and both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver received head, neck, and back injuries. Vehicle has not been examined by dealership or insurance company to determine reason for the air bag failure. Another auto specialist examined the vehicle and determined that the failure of the air bags to deploy was due to the computer failure.

- Doraville, GA, USA

problem #7

Mar 222001

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Air bags did not deploy on a head on crash. Front left wheel and assebly ripped off doors twisted out of alignmet, auto impacted twice. Was air bag supposed to deploy or not?

- Rome, NY, USA

problem #6

Jan 122001

Explorer

  • miles
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.

- Yukon, OK, USA

problem #5

Jul 202000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
While driving at approximately 45 mph driver lost control of vehicle, hit median head-on and vehicle rolled over. Driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, causing injuries.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #4

Jun 112000

Explorer

  • miles
While making a C-shaped turn around on beltway at approximately 20-25 mph steering commenced to pull to the right, causing vehicle to hit the curve, rollover, and flip on driver's side. Also, both air bags failed to deploy. Dealer notified, and told consumer to report it to manufacturer. Feel free to provide further details.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #3

Apr 092000

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Folson, PA, USA

problem #2

May 112000

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was involved in a head-on collision while driving at 40 mph in which neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. Consumer has contacted dealer.

- Arlington, TX, USA

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