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Ford Explorer 2000–2003 Parts

2nd generation (UN105/UN150) · 4.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl · RWD / 4WD

  • 70 common parts
  • 18 recall campaigns
  • 1,525 NHTSA complaints
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Engine 6

Cooling 7

Fuel 4

Ignition 4

Brakes 10

Suspension 7

Steering 3

Electrical 5

Exhaust 5

Drivetrain 9

Body & Lighting 5

Filters & Maintenance 5

Icons are generic illustrations made for this site and do not show the exact part. Parts that depend on engine, drive or powertrain are marked using EPA data for this generation; confirm fitment with your VIN before ordering. Price links search by part name and vehicle.

About the 2000–2003 Explorer

Overview

The 2nd generation (UN105/UN150) Ford Explorer covers the 2000–2003 model years in the US. Note: 2002–2003 covers the 2-door Explorer Sport. The EPA lists 2 powertrains for this generation: 4.0L 6-cyl (2000–2003) and 5.0L 8-cyl (2000–2001). Drive types: RWD / 4WD. Transmissions: 4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic, 5-speed manual.

The parts list above covers items commonly replaced on these vehicles, grouped by system.

Engines & specs
EngineYearsDriveTransmissionEPA MPG
4.0L 6-cyl2000–2003RWD / 4WD5-speed automatic, 5-speed manualRWD: 14–16 city / 17–21 hwy / 15–18 comb.
4WD: 13–15 city / 17–19 hwy / 15–16 comb.
5.0L 8-cyl2000–2001RWD / 4WD4-speed automaticRWD: 13 city / 18 hwy / 15 comb.
4WD: 13 city / 18 hwy / 15 comb.

Flex-fuel (E85) versions are listed by the EPA for 2000–2001. Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov vehicle data.

Common problems reported to NHTSA
Mention in complaint2000200120022003
Brake problems105 / 95250 / 37510 / 1335 / 65
Transmission problems95 / 95218 / 37520 / 1332 / 65
Steering problems80 / 95233 / 3757 / 1335 / 65
Airbag warning or airbags67 / 95229 / 3755 / 1333 / 65
Stalling or loss of power40 / 95213 / 3754 / 1335 / 65
Suspension noise or failure31 / 95211 / 3756 / 1330 / 65
Windshield wipers31 / 9525 / 3752 / 1331 / 65

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1,525 for 2000–2003), counted by words in the complaint text. One complaint can mention several issues; the second number is all complaints for those years.

YearRecallsComplaintsTop components in complaints
200015952Tires, Power Train:Automatic Transmission, Vehicle Speed Control
200112375Tires, Tires:Tread / Belt, Suspension
20025133Power Train:Automatic Transmission, Structure:Body, Structure:Body:Hatchback / Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments
2003165Structure:Body, Structure:Body:Hatchback / Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments, Visibility / Wiper

Source: NHTSA (U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) recalls and complaints data, retrieved November 2026.

Recalls (18 campaigns)
  • Tires: Tread / Belt (2000, NHTSA 00T005000)
    TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15.
  • Electrical System: Wiring, Fuses And Circuit Breakers (2000, NHTSA 00V072000)
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L ENGINES AND ALL-TIME 4-WHEEL DRIVE (A4WD) POWERTRAINS.
  • Air Bags: Side / Window (2000, NHTSA 00V179000)
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4-DOOR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS.
  • Seat Belts (2000, NHTSA 00V228001)
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.
  • Power Train: Automatic Transmission, Control Module (Tcm / Pcm / Tecm) (2000, NHTSA 00V395000)
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.27 OR 3.55 AXLE RATION.
  • Tires: Tread / Belt (2000–2002, NHTSA 01X001000)
    THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT.
  • Structure (2000–2001, NHTSA 03V094000)
    CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC.
  • Vehicle Speed Control: Cables (2000–2001, NHTSA 03V280000)
    ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND 4.0L SOHC ENGINES, IF THE STRAND COVER ON THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE BECOMES FLARED AT THE END, THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY BIND WHEN THE…
  • Seats: Front Assembly, Recliner (2000–2002, NHTSA 03V281000)
    ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HIGH BACK SEAT, THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, COULD FRACTURE.
  • Exterior Lighting (2000–2003, NHTSA 06E026000)
    CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
  • Fuel System, Gasoline (2000–2001, NHTSA 06E056000)
    CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
  • Vehicle Speed Control (2000–2002, NHTSA 07V336000)
    ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
  • Exterior Lighting (2000–2001, NHTSA 09E012000)
    SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
  • Exterior Lighting: Headlights (2000–2001, NHTSA 09E025000)
    DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
  • Vehicle Speed Control (2000–2001, NHTSA 09V399000)
    FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002…
  • Equipment: Other, Labels (2001, NHTSA 00V313000)
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567.4, "CERTIFICATION." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED FROM THE ASSEMBLY PLANT WITHOUT SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABELS.
  • Exterior Lighting (2001, NHTSA 06E049000)
    CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
  • Seats: Front Assembly, Recliner (2002, NHTSA 06V114000)
    ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HIGH BACK SEAT THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, COULD FRACTURE.

Source: NHTSA. Check open recalls for your vehicle with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.