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2000 FORD Explorer ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Safety Recalls

Moderate #00V072000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L ENGINES AND ALL-TIME 4-WHEEL DRIVE (A4WD) POWERTRAINS. THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) COULD EXPERIENCE A CONDITION REFERRED TO AS "LOCK-UP" IN WHICH THE GEM CONTROLLED ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONS (E.G., FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, 4X4 SYSTEM, ETC.) COULD NOT BE TURNED ON OR, IN SOME CASES IF THE FUNCTION IS ON, COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF.
Risk if Unfixed
AN INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Free Fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RESISTOR IN THE GEM CIRCUIT.
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Other FORD Explorer 2000 Recalls

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3 recalls
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 recalls
TIRES
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other FORD Explorer Years

2027
1 recall
2026
14 recalls
2025
20 recalls
2024
10 recalls
2023
15 recalls
2022
24 recalls
2021
26 recalls
2020
33 recalls
2019
6 recalls
2018
7 recalls
2017
14 recalls
2016
15 recalls
2015
9 recalls
2014
7 recalls
2013
12 recalls
2012
7 recalls
2011
8 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
1 recall
2008
3 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2005
3 recalls
2004
4 recalls
2003
7 recalls
2002
10 recalls
2001
12 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2000 FORD Explorer safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS recall for the 2000 FORD Explorer? (Campaign #00V072000)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L ENGINES AND ALL-TIME 4-WHEEL DRIVE (A4WD) POWERTRAINS. THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) COULD EXPERIENCE A CONDITION REFERRED TO AS "LOCK-UP" IN WHICH THE GEM CONTROLLED ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONS (E.G., FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, 4X4 SYSTEM, ETC.) COULD NOT BE TURNED ON OR, IN SOME CASES IF THE FUNCTION IS ON, COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF. AN INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RESISTOR IN THE GEM CIRCUIT.