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2000 Ford Explorer User Reviews

2000 Ford Explorer Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 42 reviews

  • Performance:4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars 4 / 5
  • Appearance:4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5
  • Overall:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5

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PROS
"power" 15 reviews
"ride" 15 reviews
"fuel economy" 8 reviews
"handling" 5 reviews
"comfortable car" 4 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 19 reviews
"ride" 5 reviews
"heavy car" 4 reviews
"power" 3 reviews
"radio" 2 reviews

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lightfoot50 writes:
2000 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD Review
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Pretty good car.  Did not drive it much, but it would have gone the distance.

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A bit smaller than the luxury SUV of the 2004 plus variety.  But, it held it own.

lightfoot50
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Pretty Good Suv — Liked everything. Really no complaints at all. It ran well for 10 plus years. Almost no repairs were needed. Minor thermostat issues at 40K miles. That is about it. The more I think of it except for being 10 years old and looking a bit out of date it was an excellent all round car for city and highway. Feel safe in getting one.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Surratt1925 writes:
2000 Ford Explorer XLT Review
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Wonderful vehicle that will suit a small family. No problems and very reliable! Carries roof racks, kayaks, canoes, and many more things if you like to explore!!!

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Fuel efficiency for long commutes. Averages 17mpg. If treated right will give you 20!

Surratt1925
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Fantastic Deal On A 2000 Ford Explorer With Low Miles!!!! — Loved driving this car in any weather! Never fear the rain with the new tires and size of this wonderful SUV! It has served as a wonderful second vehicle, and incredibly reliable. Low miles due to only being second owner. Very well maintained interior and exterior! Could use a little paint touch up on top near the roof rack but other than that clean and clear car!!!!

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Austin writes:
2000 Ford Explorer 2 Dr Sport Review
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The power in the engine

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Poor handling

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Cheap Car — The car had a nice engine, good power etc. Though it handled like the earlier Explorers. Interior had enough room for two comfortably, but lacked the SUV space expected. The price was right, so I bought it. Though it wouldn't happen again.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Ryan writes:
2000 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD Review
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Handling is very good, breaks are great, seats are very comfortable (their heated), the exterior looks (in my opinion) fantastic, I love the way it looks.

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The biggest con I have with it is that the radio display doesn't work, ive tried two different stereos and they both didn't work. Other cons...oh the back wipers don't clean the whole window, only half of it. No other cons

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Very Reliable Truck/suv — The only things I didn't like about this car is the radio display doesn't work and the back wipers don't fully work. Otherwise it's a perfect truck/SUV for everyday commuting, it's surprisingly good on gas too. I highly recommend the 2000 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Blain writes:
2000 Ford Explorer XLT AWD Review
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the v-8 and awd

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the sticky eccelerator

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Exceptional For Experiensed Drivers. — it is a v8 all wheel drive. th only down fall is that the cab is small, and the undercarriage is rusty. has a sticky accelerator so you have to add more pressure to it every so often. it is really fun to drive it is just the smooth leather seats are a problem when we hit a pot hole or go over a curb

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Dan writes:
2000 Ford Explorer 2 Dr Sport 4WD Review
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4WD

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Mileage could be better

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Love It — Lifted 2" all around. Brown wire modification for the 4wd. Gets about 19 miles per gallon highway. Fun to take off-road. Drives great in the snow. The only time I got stuck was because I needed new tires and couldn't get enough traction.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Jonathan writes:
2000 Ford Explorer XLS 4WD Review
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Great first vehicle for anyone not too big or too small nor too much power

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After driving it so long you do kinda wish for a V8

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Clean As I Can Keep It — Accelerates fairly considering its only a V6 Braking is excellent Handling is very good although the vehicle being top heavy prevents tight cornering Very fun to drive in the snow Gets 15 mpg highway 10 city Has no exhaust from the headers back so it's pretty loud

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Evan writes:
2000 Ford Explorer XLT Review
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Versitolity

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repairs/ gas mileage

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2000 Ford Explorer — Perfomance- the car has good power and all around perfomance, good offroad and in the snow, never had trouble in any weather Build- i've had to put it in the shop every year since i've had it, and the car's AC and heater controls are nothing special Apperence- the shag mobile

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Andrew writes:
2000 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer AWD Review
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5.0L V8

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Gas Mileage

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My Car — This car is fun to drive. There are no dents on the outside and the interior is in great shape. It has great performance. It's ok on gas mileage and it has had the oil changed every 3,000 miles. FUN CAR !

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Ford_Hater writes:
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Decent looking vehicle

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Too many to list

Ford_Hater
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Cheap Build, Expensive To Maintain The Little Things — Clock and radio display stopped working the month after I bought it. I have to keep a jar full of 7.5 fuses to keep my windshield cleaner sprayer working b/c they burn out on a monthly basis. Has been under recall for cruise control issues for years, my local dealer has YET to make time to repair my vehicle....the list goes on, and on, and on....Now the transmission is getting ready to go....

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Cost $3,512 Average Instant Market Value $5,543 Average Instant Market Value $7,509 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 21 18 19
Horsepower 160 215 205
Crash Test Rating 4 4 4
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.4 40.9 42.4

Reviews From Other Years

2012 Ford Explorer Reviews

First Ford, So Far So Good. By codemannwo

I've only had the SUV for 24 hours, so only time will tell. I will keep posting updates with my impression of this vehicle as I drive and use more of it's expansive features. Just wondering if I nee... Read More

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2011 Ford Explorer Reviews

Super Fun, Sporty Suv With The Looks To Boot! By gacowgirl79

So far this is my most favorite SUV I have ever owned. I have owned an explorer before but it was nothing compared to this one! With this one, I am just looking for a reason to get behind the wheel ... Read More

Ford Explor By BradMathiowetz

Great car overall, recommend. The MPG could be a little better, but it doesn't lack at all in the power category, we topped it out at 120 MPH which is astonishing for a car of this size, great buy for... Read More

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2010 Ford Explorer Reviews

Lots Of Toys On The Limited Awd By goldy

Accelerator responsiveness with the 6 speed transmission and the v8 is lousy. The 6 speed wants to be in 2nd when starting and shifts very quickly to 6th even when going only 30mph.6 speed is only goo... Read More

Best Mid-sized Suv Out! By Billy

This is my 2nt Ford Explorer and definitely not my last! This vehicle is built Ford tough and is fun to drive. Comfortably seats 7 and the 3rd row seat is very roomy for a mid-sized SUV. I wish I wa... Read More

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2009 Ford Explorer Reviews

This Is My 5th Explorer, Need To Down Size To Escape For Parking Situation By jsteve555

I have no complaints regarding car. I am selling it because of my parking limitations and I dont need a car with a tow package...I am planning to stay with Ford and go to an Escape size SUV, The car h... Read More

Good By Carlos

cost efective, space, confort, space, cargo area, tree rows, good gas millage,good apparence interior and exterior, exellent suspension,good braking, i lke separet controls for the a/c, it need a outl... Read More

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2008 Ford Explorer Reviews

Good Show..!! By IRoq

Good Show..!! I Haven't Made A Repair Yet. Its Fun, & Has Pretty Good Pick Up. I Have A 4WD V6 & I Love Him.. MPG's Are Bad, But That's The Sacrifice You Make With A Big SUV. Visibility Is Great.... Read More

Great Family Car! By Explorer39

Overall, a very good SUV. Great power/performance, very good towing capacity/capability, lots of interior room, nice styling. It's great SUV because it has everything I need. The V6 is just enough for... Read More

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